Justin Ward

Join us as we dive into how Turnpoint Services, in collaboration with DataNimbus, built an Intelligence Platform on Databricks in just 30 days. We'll explore features like MLflow, LLMs, MLOps, Model Registry, Unity Catalog & Dashboard Alerts that powered AI applications such as Demand Forecasting, Customer 360 & Review Automation. Turnpoint’s transformation enabled data-driven decisions, ops efficiency & a better customer experience. Building a modern data foundation on Databricks optimizes resource allocation & drives engagement. We’ll also introduce innovations in DataNimbus Designer: AI Blocks: modular, prompt-driven smart transformers for text data, built visually & deployed directly within Databricks. These capabilities push the boundaries of what's possible on the Databricks platform. Attendees will gain practical insights, whether you're beginning your AI journey or looking to accelerate it.

In today’s data-driven landscape, business users expect seamless, interactive analytics without having to switch between different environments. This presentation explores our web application that unifies a Power BI dashboard with Databricks Genie, allowing users to query and visualize insights from the same dataset within a single, cohesive interface. We will compare two integration strategies: one that leverages a traditional webpage enhanced by an Azure bot to incorporate Genie’s capabilities, and another that utilizes Databricks Apps to deliver a smoother, native experience. We use the Genie API to build this solution. Attendees will learn the architecture behind these solutions, key design considerations and challenges encountered during implementation. Join us to see live demos of both approaches, and discover best practices for delivering an all-in-one, interactive analytics experience.