22-25 April 2026 
Doug Leal
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Enterprise Architect with 25+ years of experience delivering data-centric solutions, including big data, cloud, analytics, and data engineering strategies in both enterprise and consulting capacities. Proven expertise in AWS, Azure Cloud, Databricks, MLFlow, and Spark, driving scalable and efficient data solutions. A trusted advisor in enterprise data architecture for both existing and new platforms; Databricks Champion for CGI. Passionate about machine learning and leveraging advanced analytics to drive business value.
Doug Leal's Sessions
Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AISQLBits 2025
Join us for an introductory session on Generative AI, where we'll demystify LLMs, Agents, RAG, and GPT. Through live demos in Azure Databricks, you'll learn how these technologies work and their practical applications. Whether you're new to AI or expanding your knowledge, this session offers valuable insights to help you leverage these tools effectively. Explore, ask questions, and gain a clearer perspective on transforming your projects with Generative AI.
How to get started with MLOps in Azure DatabricksSQLBits 2024
This entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and how to operationalize your model with Databricks Machine Learning, and gain a deeper understanding of how to scale deployments using MLOps across your company.
Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AISQLBits 2025
Join us for an introductory session on Generative AI, where we'll demystify LLMs, Agents, RAG, and GPT. Through live demos in Azure Databricks, you'll learn how these technologies work and their practical applications. Whether you're new to AI or expanding your knowledge, this session offers valuable insights to help you leverage these tools effectively. Explore, ask questions, and gain a clearer perspective on transforming your projects with Generative AI.
How to get started with MLOps in Azure DatabricksSQLBits 2024
This entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and how to operationalize your model with Databricks Machine Learning, and gain a deeper understanding of how to scale deployments using MLOps across your company.