It was a great group that came from all over the Portland Metro area Wednesday evening to attend the kickoff of the Portland Data + AI Meetup. Those that chose to trek to Breakside afterwards enjoyed a beautiful evening with live music. A big thanks goes to Dr. Drew Minkin and Peter Davis for taking the time out of their busy lives to prepare and present their talks on Metric Views and AI/BI Genie.  Many thanks also go to Databricks and Databricks Community, in particular, for their sponsorship.  Helping hands from fellow Game-Changers at Concentrix Catalyst were appreciated. Become a member of the Portland Group here on Databricks Community to keep up-to-date on future events.  If you are interested in speaking to the group, please message @mnorland here on Databricks Community with your topic and outline. Peter Davis on AI/BI Genie Dr. Drew Minick on Metric Views       ... View more

⚡A new Portland Databricks User Group is launching next Wednesday, August 27. If you're passionate about the Databricks platform or open‑source data + AI projects, connect with peers who share that energy and help build the community. ⚡ 💡Dr. Drew Minkin will give a talk titled "AI Meets Cubes: A Brief Introduction to Databricks Metric Views for DAX Users" which will show the power and elegance of a new Unity Catalog analytic schema called a Metric View. 🦉Peter Davis, a Senior Solutions Architect with Databricks, will present on Advanced AI/BI Dashboards and Genie. 🗓 When: Wednesday, August 27th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Beaverton City Library – Meeting Room A (12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR) https://maps.apple.com/?address=12375%20SW%205th%20Street,%20Beaverton,%20OR%2097005 🍴 What’s included: Delicious bites from local favorites Top Burmese, 1st Street Pocha, and Hapa Pizza. After the session we’ll head to Breakside Brewing for a no‑host networking hour. The kickoff will be a relaxed way to connect, learn, and collaborate. Please RSVP if you haven't already. Let’s build something great together! ... View more

Are you into Databricks or Open Source? Want to connect with others in Portland who are, too? Join us for the kickoff meeting of the Portland Databricks User Group, hosted by @mnorland  — user group leader for Portland. 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beaverton City Library – Meeting Room A 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 We’ll have food from local favorites — Top Burmese, 1st Street Pocha, and Hapa Pizza (as featured in the NYT). After the main session, join us for a no-host networking hour at Breakside Brewing nearby. Please RSVP so we can plan for food and seating. Let’s build something great together! ... View more

Looking forward to the keynotes, product announcements, technical deep-dives and networking next week at the Data + AI Summit!  It would be great to say "hi" to fellow Portlanders. (or citizens of The 'Couve)  Feel free to message me through the Databricks Community to figure something out. ... View more