Navigating Data Seas: Diving into Databricks with Orcas

Vitalija Bartuseviciute

Join an introductory session on the Databricks platform, a cloud platform which simplifies complex data management and unites BI and ML together!

In this session we will cover an introductory overview, exploring its key features and functionalities. We will dive straight into core concepts like the Medallion Architecture, Unity Catalog, advanced workflows, notebooks, SQL editor. In addition, you will get some general tips for how you can get started with Databricks.

First, we will look at the theoretical concepts before we showcase how you can set up a simple end-to-end solution and swim with the big fish within the world of BI. We will organize the data into bronze, silver, and gold layers and discover how the Unity Catalog provides unified data governance, ensuring secure and compliant data management. Finally, we’ll discuss task automation using workflows that streamline data engineering and analytic processes.

Join me in this session to gain an overview of how to get started with Databricks, enhance your data management capabilities, foster better collaboration, and drive innovation in your organization.