Doug Leal
Employers on the program
- 2023–2026CGI15 talks
Appearances by year
- SQLSaturday
- SQLBits
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | SQLSaturday Atlanta AI & BI #1127 | SQLSaturday | — | Getting Started with MLOps & LLMOps in Azure Databricks as CGI The first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and…Show lessThe first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and deployment. The second portion of this session will cover how to use Azure Databricks for your Machine Learning project. | |
| Jul 26, 2025 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1110 | SQLSaturday | — | Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AI as CGI Join us for an introductory session about Generative AI! In this session, we will "Cut Through the Buzz" and demystify LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT. | |
| Jul 19, 2025 | SQLSaturday South Florida #1116 | SQLSaturday | — | Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AI as CGI Join us for an introductory session about Generative AI! In this session, we will "Cut Through the Buzz" and demystify LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT. | |
| Jun 18, 2025 | SQLBits 2025 | SQLBits | speaker | Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AI as CGI 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…Show lessJoin 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... | |
| May 3, 2025 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1103 | SQLSaturday | — | Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AI as CGI Join us for an introductory session about Generative AI! In this session, we will "Cut Through the Buzz" and demystify LLM, Agents, RAG, and GPT. | |
| May 3, 2025 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1103 | SQLSaturday | — | End-to-End MLOps in Azure Databricks as CGI The first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and…Show lessThe first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and deployment. The second portion of this session will cover how to use Azure Databricks for your Machine Learning project. | |
| Mar 8, 2025 | SQLSaturday Atlanta AI & BI #1102 | SQLSaturday | — | Cutting Through the Buzz: LLM, RAG, and GPT - Making Sense of Generative AI as CGI Join us for an introductory session about Generative AI! In this session, we will "Cut Through the Buzz" and demystify LLM, RAG, and GPT. | |
| Jul 27, 2024 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1076 | SQLSaturday | — | How to get started with MLOps in Azure Databricks as CGI The first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and…Show lessThe first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and deployment. The second portion of this session will cover how to use Azure Databricks for your Machine Learning project. | |
| Jul 27, 2024 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1076 | SQLSaturday | — | Is Data Mesh right for your Organization? as CGI This session explores the concept of Data Mesh and its potential applicability to your organization. Based on theoretical insights and real-world case studies,…Show lessThis session explores the concept of Data Mesh and its potential applicability to your organization. Based on theoretical insights and real-world case studies, attendees will gain a deep understanding of the principles behind Data Mesh and its implications for data management, scalability, and agility. | |
| Jun 29, 2024 | SQLSaturday South Florida #1080 | SQLSaturday | — | How to get started with MLOps in Azure Databricks as CGI The first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and…Show lessThe first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and deployment. The second portion of this session will cover how to use Azure Databricks for your Machine Learning project. | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | speaker | How to get started with MLOps in Azure Databricks as CGI This entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and how to operationalize…Show lessThis 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. | Video |
| Feb 10, 2024 | SQLSaturday Atlanta BI & Data Analytics #1071 | SQLSaturday | — | How to get started with MLOps in Azure Databricks as CGI The first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and…Show lessThe first portion of this entry-level session will introduce you to the machine learning life cycle, including data preparation, model training, selection, and deployment. The second portion of this session will cover how to use Azure Databricks for your Machine Learning project. | |
| Jul 29, 2023 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1060 | SQLSaturday | — | Getting Started with Azure Databricks: Data Engineering as CGI Azure Databricks, based on Apache Spark, is a fast, easy-to-use, and scalable data platform. In this session, you will learn what is Apache Spark and Azure…Show lessAzure Databricks, based on Apache Spark, is a fast, easy-to-use, and scalable data platform. In this session, you will learn what is Apache Spark and Azure Databricks, what problems Azure Databricks solve, and how Azure Databricks work. | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1041 | SQLSaturday | — | Building Data Lake on Azure as CGI Your organization is building a Data Lake on Azure and you are on the team implementing it... How do you organize the information in the Data Lake? | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1041 | SQLSaturday | — | Getting Started with Azure Databricks: Data Engineering as CGI Azure Databricks, based on Apache Spark, is a fast, easy-to-use, and scalable data platform. In this session, you will learn what is Apache Spark and Azure…Show lessAzure Databricks, based on Apache Spark, is a fast, easy-to-use, and scalable data platform. In this session, you will learn what is Apache Spark and Azure Databricks, what problems Azure Databricks solve, and how Azure Databricks work. |
Frequent co-speakers
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Romans | 8 | — | 2026 |
| Kevin Feasel | 8 | — | 2026 |
| Bradley Schacht | 6 | — | 2025 |
| Belinda Allen | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Kristyna Ferris | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Daniel Taylor | 5 | — | 2025 |
| Anupama Natarajan | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Bob Ward | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Chris Hyde | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Jared Rhodes | 4 | — | 2026 |
| John Kerski | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Kevin Pereira | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Michael McKinley | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Preston Mesarvey | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Steve Jones | 4 | — | 2026 |
Speakers with the same name are merged into one entry, so this page may combine more than one person. Affiliations are shown as each conference listed them.