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We will meeting on the last Wednesday of September. This time our topic is data engineering, specifically the Databricks platform and the Spark framework for big data pipelines and processing.

[Kat McNeill](http://linkedin.com/in/ekaterinamcneill) will give an "*An introduction to Apache Spark*", covering: *What is this super fast data processing tool (architecture)? Why was it built (improvement on MapReduce)? How to get started.*

[Dr Andres Baravalle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baravalle/)'s talk "*Modernising data analytics with Databricks*", will take the audience through *O*n the Beach's data analytics journey with Databricks. *In this session, we’ll explore how Databricks, combined with AWS and robust CI/CD practices enabled us to build scalable data pipelines and start building a modern data platform.*
*We'll cover the key features used by data professionals, and we'll give a glimpse into what a project with Databricks looks like - covering collaboration, data engineering and data analytics. Whether you're considering Databricks or looking to modernise your data stack, this talk will offer practical insights and lessons learned along the way.*

Whether you are a seasoned data engineer or just starting out, these two talks will give you lots of information and insights on big data tooling.

For those who cannot make it in person, we will be [live streaming the event here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bzdL9r-0tA), (stream to start at 18:20).

The brighton data forum is sponsored by [Rittman Mead Consulting](www.rittmanmead.com) and is supported by the [Silicon Brighton community](www.siliconbrighton.com).

Brighton Data Forum

Mehmet Yolcu

oskar holm

Nigel Jones

2024-09-25 brighton data forum takes on spark and databricks!

Barclays Eagle Labs Brighton

They thought it would never happen, but I'm re-engergising the Brighton Ruby meet-up.

Plan is to have a regular quarterly early evening "in person with a talk or two" event on the first Tuesday of October, January, April and July. Then an "in the daytime " lunch or coffee for the fallow months on the first Tuesday of other months.

Ollie from CoverageBook is going to lead a journey into the Campfire codebase (probably how they handle authentication/sessions)

Brighton Ruby Group

Andy Croll

Olly Chadwick

Jez Nicholson

We're Back From The Dead

CoverageBook

The Breaking Breadboards team are excited to announce our next event which will take place at Freedom Works on October 8th in Brighton.

In this talk we are going to have a brief overview on what Open Hardware is, see a couple of landmark community projects that show its power, and why and how it's being used at the University to promote better research and education locally and globally. In the end we hope to have a lively conversation on why more people should be using it and how to get started!

We will also be show casing home made badges that our community have been working on. As always there will be time to socialise and network between each of the speakers with a drink and free pizza!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, and we look forward to meeting you!

We would love you to be there in person but the event is also hybrid. So you can catch us on YouTube if you can't make it.

Breaking Breadboards

Nikhil Dabas

Chetan Padia

Jon Durrant

Breaking Breadboards #3 - Open hardware, why we do it, and why you should do it!

Freedom Works Brighton, Barts House

Get the dates in your diary for Brighton Py 2024 events - speakers to be confirmed.

Welcome to all our members, old and new! We are an awesome, friendly group who like to talk Python over pizza and beer in Brighton. Hope to see you at the next event.

Do you fancy speaking at a Brighton Py event? Get in touch if you have Python knowledge and a story to share.

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Silicon Brighton

Laura Mawer

Abbie Brookes

Brighton Py Oct 2024 - Speaker tbc

Join us for "Diversity Cloud," an engaging panel session at Brighton Cloud, where we delve into the critical role diversity plays in the cloud-based sector. Our diverse panel of experts will share their unique journeys into the cloud industry, highlighting how their varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives have shaped their careers and contributed to innovation and success in this dynamic field. Learn how embracing diversity not only fosters inclusivity but also drives creativity and growth in the cloud sector. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on the transformative power of diversity in technology.

Brighton Cloud

Lace Rogers

Tom Dent

Diversity in the Cloud 2024

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