Lars Becker

🚀 Exciting News for Data Enthusiasts in Munich! 🚀 Are you passionate about data, analytics, and AI? Join us for the Databricks Munich User Community Event on July 23rd, 2024! 📅 Date: July 23rd, 2024 📍 Location: GEMA - Rosenheimer Straße 11, Munich 🕓 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CEST Network with fellow data professionals, gain insights from expert speakers, and discover the latest advancements in data engineering, data science, and AI. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions. 🔹 Why Attend? - Expert Talks: Hear from industry leaders on the future of data and AI. - Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. - Innovation: Explore cutting-edge technologies and use cases in data and AI. Whether you're a seasoned data expert or just starting your journey, this event is designed to inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel in the data-driven world. 🎟️ Register Now to secure your spot and be part of this vibrant community: https://lnkd.in/dcetj3i9 Let's come together to learn, innovate, and drive the future of data! #Databricks #DataScience #AI #BigData #Munich #DataAnalytics #Networking #Innovation

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Do you want to get started with AI but do not know where to start? My colleague Cedric Wacker and I wrote an article about it. https://lnkd.in/eqJXUcjb If you have any questions please just reach out 🤠 #dataplatform #data #AI #snowflake #microsoftfabric #databricks #devoteam #devoteamdatadriven

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The first day of the 35th #Finanzsymposium in Mannheim started with an opening speech highlighting the important role of #AI in #treasury operations. Undoubtedly, AI will reshape many treasury processes, yet Europe appears to have overlooked the opportunity to establish itself as a frontrunner in AI infrastructure development. Conversely, the day concluded with an insightful discussion on the #DigitalEuro, where Europe still holds the potential to emerge as a primary infrastructure provider. However, treasurers remain undecided on whether the opportunities or challenges for their organizations are predominant. At #ThedeConsulting, we can assist you in assessing the impact of the digital euro and associated #trends and #technologies on your organization. If you're interested, we invite you to register for our workshop "NextGen Payments"! Link Workshop: https://lnkd.in/dwU3PTsw #Digitalization #CyberSecurity #Regulation

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? Last week I had the pleasure of joining the stage at another great Pyladies Munich 🐍 event. After I spoke about my favorite topic (#accountability and #lifelonglearning ✨, which I’ll spare you from in this post) a junior data scientist approached me and asked me how to deal with something they’ve been experiencing lately: #imposter syndrome at the #workplace. Now, imposter syndrome is nothing unusual. 62% of people experience it at the workplace, also it’s a frequent topic amongst the Codum community - being a newbie to a complex topic can be intimidating, and feelings of self-doubt, being a fraud or not fitting in can easily creep in - and yes, I have experienced it too! 👋 From my experience, talking to others (your accountability partner, a friend, your manager, or someone else you trust) is usually the most important thing to reduce feelings of self-doubt. While we discussed this and some more approaches (find my second favorite one in the comments), a larger question formed in my head: Are team leads aware of this happening to their team members? What can prevent imposter syndrome in the workplace? And what is being done already? What have you experienced? What are your thoughts? Share below👇

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💻 Want to improve the performance of your website with data-driven A/B testing? I am excited to share our latest blog post with you! I had the opportunity to write about how to generate data-driven and effective A/B testing hypotheses. This article will take you through the top 10 qualitative and quantitative sources you can use to create these hypotheses. 💡 👉 Curious to learn more? Click here: https://lnkd.in/ecxuKjQs #cro #customerexperience #abtesting #conversionrate #upreply

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Michael Görs - Stefan Sexls analysis of Barc studies could answer our question on lack of real-time analytics demand. Microsoft is with their emphasis on real-time in Fabric aligned with the US market which is some steps ahead of our DACH customer base 🤔

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Some personal reflections on the discussions and thoughts that have been shared on yesterdays Meetup "Data Mesh: Providing Value with Data Products" which I attented with my colleagues Fabian Wilckens and Jonathan Orschiedt. 🙌 1️⃣ The concept of #dataproducts is here to stay since there is no other alternative on the horizon, yet. Period. 2️⃣ #Datamesh is not prerequisite to introduce the data product approach to an organization. The #dataproduct approach is universal and also works in other organizational setups such as hub-and-spoke, etc. 3️⃣ There is no one definition for a #dataproduct, yet companies should rigorously define a data product or types of data products for the underlying organization in order to build a common sense, shared understanding and therefore consistency. Hint: There are existing definitions on types of data products which can be built upon. 4️⃣ The role of a #dataproductmanager is a very young discipline and organizations have to define the role porperly and to their needs by defining accountabilities and responsibilities. On a personal note: Communication is a key skill. 5️⃣ #aiproducts are #dataproducts - maybe currently very hyped - yet they are #dataproducts. At Mindfuel we are pioneering #dataproductmanagement with our customers, drop a dm if you are interested in an exchange, also happy to read on your reflections in the comments 👇 #dataproductmanagement #dataproducts #aiproducts

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Data Strategy and Data Mnagement for AI - hit topic at the 3rd #DataAndAIMeetUpStuttgart Many topics regarding Data Governance and Data Management only have slightly changed within the rise of AI and GenAI the last years. One very important change we find in #trust. Trust not only in the data, the AI model or LLM, most important trust in your organisation, that they are doing the right things and the things in the right way.

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We are a small group of AI experts in the Deutsche Telekom AICC (AI Competence Center). Our task is to train use case specific LLMs for the Telekom business domain. For example, we work with Mixtral and Llama models. We have started a new blog on our internal social media platform. There we share our insights, experiences and news. Our first article is about how we found a semi-RAG system.   A semi-RAG system is not something you intentionally build or invent. It is a certain state of a RAG system where an LLM has to combine parametric knowledge (acquired through training) with prompt knowledge (from the knowledge DB).   One reason you need to do this is that user questions are so extremely wide-ranging that it is extremely difficult to have all the questions in advance in finished texts in the knowledge database. The other reason is that your knowledge base may simply be too limited.   If you train your own use-case specific open LLMs for such systems, then the training data must be designed in a different way. This was a very important realization on our way to successful on-premises LLMs.   If you are a Deutsche Telekom or T-Systems International employee, you can read all the details on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eiB4sPmy And please do not hesitate to press the subscribe button on Yam-United if you want to receive updates. 😉 #AICC #iHub #PIX #VTI #GenAI #LLM #RAG

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In the information age, data is a company's most valuable asset. And that's where WorkDB Deutschland comes in! ℹ️ What is Data Engineering? Data Engineering is the beating heart behind intelligent decision-making. Our highly specialized team works to efficiently collect, organize, analyze and interpret data, turning numbers into strategic insights. 🔍 How can we help your company? ✔️ We develop robust and scalable data architectures to meet your specific needs. ✔️ We implement data collection and storage solutions that guarantee the security and integrity of information. ✔️ We use advanced data analysis and visualization techniques to transform information into actionable intelligence. ✔️ We offer ongoing support and expert advice to ensure you make the most of your data's potential. 🚀 Why choose WorkDB? ✅ Proven track record: Years of experience delivering data engineering solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. ✅ Constant innovation: We are always up to date with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering. ✅ Customer focus: Our priority is to understand your needs and offer customized solutions that drive your success. 💬 Want to know more? Contact us to find out more. 📩 [email protected]

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🏆 Our Data Mesh Manager is in the finals for the BARC Start-up Award Analytics & Datenmanagement at Big Data & AI World Frankfurt with BARC Here's our pitch for next week: Data catalogs don't work. We need a better data management approach that facilitates trust and collaboration between teams. Data contracts specify and enforce data models, semantics, quality, and terms of use for exchanging data between a data provider and their consumers. Data Mesh Manager turns them into an Enterprise Data Marketplace that actually works. Any last feedback for us? :-) #datacontracts #datamesh #startup

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📣 Deal News: itm8 x CBC ComputerBusinessCenter GmbH   We would like to congratulate the itm8 team on acquiring C.B.C. Computer Business Center, a leading IT service provider in the German market. The completion of the final acquisition is contingent upon regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed during Q2 or early Q3 2024.    👉🏻 C.B.C. is a leading IT solutions provider in the German market headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, focused primarily on hosting, IT consulting, software and hardware sales, setup and end-user support. Building on CBC’s strong position in the German market, effectively combining local presence with deep specialization amongst domains such as #hostingservices, #ITconsulting, #managedservices, #cybersecurity and #onsiteservices, to serve customers as a “one-stop-shop”, itm8 takes a first step into the German market as part of its vision to become a leading IT powerhouse in Northern Europe and expanding into further European markets.    We are very happy to have advised itm8 with a Commercial Due Diligence.    Congratulations and a big thanks to the project team Toni Stork, Katharina Machovsky and Jan Rudnik!    Learn more about this transaction: https://lnkd.in/eHWR9ptx   #commercialduediligence #transactionadvisory #itservices #marketentry #buildingdigitalleaders

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👉 𝐀𝐈 + 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 2024 After the big event in June, Data Masterclass goes into the next round on September 26th with a focus on #AI and #Analytics. ❓ Till Plumbaum and me will answer the following questions: - How do you ensure output quality for #LLMs? - How do you evaluate LLMs (#LLMevaluation)? - How do you mitigate associated risks?

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Prompt Optimization with RL Constantin, Philipp and me published on a new blog post combining #reinforcementlearning with #promptengineering. Give it a read, let us know what you think and how we could help you 😃 #llm #largelanguagemodels #genai #rlhf #promptengineering

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It's already one year since I've started developing PortfolioMetrics as a side project. Samuel Brech, David Grotkasten, and I have spent many evenings and weekends working together to create an online tool for portfolio backtesting. What initially began as a tool to help us refine our own investing approaches gradually developed into something we thought others could benefit from as well. After launching in November 2023, we've continued improving the platform by adding new features, all while balancing our full-time jobs and this passion project. As a tech lead, I am happy with my choice of technology - 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐀𝐏𝐈, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭 + 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐔𝐈, and 𝐀𝐖𝐒. So far, they’ve been reliable with no major roadblocks. The project has also given me a chance to explore non-technical aspects like business strategy, finance, and digital marketing. So what is PortfolioMetrics? In short, it’s a tool that uses historical price data to help investors better understand their portfolio’s performance through key metrics. Some of the features include: • 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 with options to simulate cash flows, including contributions and withdrawals • 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 featuring key metrics such as CAGR and Sharpe Ratio • 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 covering metrics like Volatility, Value at Risk (VaR), and Drawdowns • 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for modeling potential future portfolio performance • 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 using the 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 approach to maximize returns for a given level of risk Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback if you decide to give it a try!

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🌟 Ready to Dive into the World of Process Mining at the Celonis Conference! 🌟 Thrilled to announce that I'll be joining the vibrant community of innovators at the upcoming #Celonis conference in Munich! #Celosphere2024 As a passionate advocate for the transformative power of process mining, I'm eager to exchange insights and tackle challenges with fellow enthusiasts. Celonis has been a game-changer in our journey towards operational excellence, offering unparalleled visibility into our processes. It's not just a tool; it's a catalyst for continuous improvement and competitive advantage. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences, learning from the best, and discussing how we can push the boundaries of process mining together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about the possibilities, let's connect and explore the future of business process optimization. 🔍💡 If you're attending the conference and are as excited about process mining as I am, let's meet up! Drop me a message or comment below, and let's schedule a time to share stories and strategies. See you in Munich! #Celonis #ProcessMining #OperationalExcellence #Innovation #Networking #Munich #BusinessTransformation #ContinuousImprovement #EY #EY_Polska

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