Data Lab Dialogues

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.

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. Guests: 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. Hosts: 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/

We discuss the first steps with HANA workloads, followed by full SAP landscapes. With SAP’s launch of the business Technology Platform on hyperscalers we learn how AWS enable BTP, by providing the necessary infrastructure services to enable the business services offered in BTP

In a conversation with Benjamin Houttuin we learn some details on the AWS / SAP partnership to provide SAP cloud services globally. We discuss the first steps with HANA workloads, followed by full SAP landscapes. With SAP’s launch of the business Technology Platform on hyperscalers we learn how AWS enable BTP, by providing the necessary infrastructure services to enable the business services offered in BTP. And in the last 3 years RISE projects are now implemented on AWS and soon to come S/4HANA public cloud (GROW). Benjamin further explains about sovereign cloud plans in Europe as well as new AI initiatives to further enable the SAP AI roadmap. Guests: Benjamin Houttuin, Sr. Partner Solutions Architect SAP – Europe North at Amazon Web Service With 19+ years of experience in SAP and more than 21 years in IT, Benjamin is a widely appreciated Architect in the SAP and AWS community. He is passionate about helping partners and customers achieve their business goals by leveraging the power and innovation of AWS cloud services and SAP applications. Benjamin is a certified SAP on AWS Specialist and a Professional AWS Solutions Architect, underlining his deep SAP and AWS proficiency. In addition to speaking at AWS and partner events, Benjamin is an active member and frequently asked speaker at SAP user groups such as the: Dutch VNSG, Finnish FINUG, and SAP Insider. Hosts: 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/bhouttuin/

Mik Risom Pedersen shares his experience with the Andel RISE roll-out. Andel is a large Danish utility company that has had multiple mergers and acquisitions in recent years, resulting in a very complex SAP landscape. The RISE project involved simplification of the landscape and a migration to SAP S/4HANA. Guests: Mik Risom Pedersen Solution Architect at Andel 40 years IT experience with 24 years with SAP technology Mainly in areas of Integration, ISU, PM, Finance and logistic Now focusing on the IT transformation from ECC to S/4 and BTP and simplifying the SAP landscape and consolidating applications around SAP. Hosts: 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: http://andel.dk