In a conversation with Kurt Holst from Databricks we learn how Databricks and SAP Data Management applications are a match made in heaven. With the launch of BDC, it is now possible to share data to the leading Data Engineering and AI ops tool on the market – Databricks. We discuss what Databricks is all about and specifically why it makes sense to use data where without copying it too much around. Kurt gives us examples of use cases and explain the zero-copy delta-sharing concept.

Kurt Holst, Solutions Architect, Databricks

Kurt is a seasoned data professional who collaborates with business and technical teams to deliver advanced AI/ML, ETL, and streaming solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in Data Science and Business Intelligence, Kurt specializes in transforming data into actionable insights through cutting-edge machine learning techniques.

He spent 8 years at SAP as a Principal Consultant in Professional Services, where he built enterprise solutions using SAP BusinessObjects, SAP HANA ML with Python/R, and SAP Predictive Maintenance.

Now a Solutions Architect at Databricks, Kurt has worked with the platform for 5 years—first as a customer, now in presales—designing and delivering mock-up solutions using Databricks AI & ML.

In addition, Kurt has worked one day a week as an external lecturer, teaching Data Warehousing and Data Mining. He is certified across Databricks and SAP and holds two master’s degrees and an engineering degree, bringing deep expertise in enterprise data and AI-driven transformation.

Thomas Madsen, SAP Technology explorer, SAP Denmark

Thomas Madsen is a seasoned Technology Enthusiast with 30+ years of diverse IT experience covering weather forecasting, newspaper production, telecommunication and since 2008 the SAP ecosystem. At SAP Thomas cover most technical aspects of an SAP landscape leveraging the experience gained as BI solution advisor, experience center lead and enterprise architect to help clients and partners understand where SAP is heading with the Business Technology Platform.

Useful Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtholst/