About this Event

Migration and Modernization of your Data Estate is no longer a "lift-and-shift" job.

The focus is more on unlocking AI-readiness while ensuring your business keeps running without disruptions.

An intriguing fireside chat awaits where we cover:

Preparation for modernization - How to plan with outcomes in mind, identify priority use cases, secure budget, and assemble the right core team.
Data estate clean-up - Using Delta Live Tables (DLT) to rationalize pipelines, streamline notebooks, and ensure architecture health with Unity Catalog.
Integration in the Data Intelligence Platform - Unlocking new possibilities when all data is in one place.
Data sharing & collaboration - Leveraging Delta Sharing and Lakehouse Federation to maximize the value of internal + external data.
Cost optimization - Driving efficiency with a serverless configuration that scales workloads seamlessly.
The Future - A crystal-ball view into how modernization unlocks Mosaic AI, BI, LLM-driven intelligence, and ecosystem data exchange.

Who Should Join?

CIOs / CTOs building modernization strategies
Data Engineers / Architects running migration projects
Analytics / AI Leaders driving new use cases

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Guest Speaker: Fred Abood

Lead Solutions Architect, Databricks

Fred is a Lead Solutions Architect at Databricks, where he has been driving enterprise transformation for over four years. He partners with large organizations to unlock the power of Big Data and AI, delivering business value through innovative solutions. With deep expertise in leading data and AI technologies, Fred helps enterprises tackle their most complex data challenges.

He works closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to design and implement tailored solutions, while also providing technical guidance, best practices, and training to ensure lasting customer success.

Host: David LeGrand

SVP - Go-to-Market Strategy & Alliance Partnerships, Polestar Analytics

David's career includes leadership roles at Databricks, Cloudera, Tredence, and AspenTech, where he built and scaled industry-specific solutions by collaborating with hyperscalers, ISVs, and global partners. His work spans key sectors such as manufacturing, CPG, and retail-bringing a strong customer-first mindset to every engagement.

Recognized for his ability to turn strategy into scalable action, David is passionate about solving complex challenges through data-driven innovation.