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Tuesday's Snowflake User Group at Innovation City Cape Town was a tremendous success! 🎉 We were thrilled to see the local Snowflake community come together to share insights, exchange ideas, and deepen their expertise. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers: Paul Hansen from Mukuru, who took us on a journey through Mukuru’s evolution from a remittance provider to a next-gen financial platform serving over 16 million customers. Paul shared the technical journey and some valuable lessons learnt along the way showing how Snowflake has been instrumental in managing Mukuru’s complex data needs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting high transaction volumes. Robert Mc Alpine from Games Global, who showcased an innovative approach to AI with Chatbot integration through Cortex. Robert’s presentation opened up exciting possibilities for leveraging advanced AI in Snowflake environments and making data accessible to non-technical users. The enthusiasm and engagement from everyone in attendance were truly inspiring. Here’s to more knowledge sharing and growing our Snowflake community! Special thank you to Innovation City Cape Town for organising and making it incredible to host an event.

Join us for the next Snowflake Cape Town User Group meetup! Date: November 5, 2024 Time: 17:00 - 19:00 SAST Venue: Innovation City Cape Town Speaker: Paul Hansen at Mukuru Discover how Mukuru, a leader in financial services with over 16 million customers, leverages Snowflake to navigate complex data structures, regulatory needs, and vast transaction volumes. Mukuru’s journey from remittance provider to next-gen financial platform is a must-hear story for anyone passionate about data innovation! Agenda: 17:00 Arrivals & Happy Hour 17:30 Kickoff & Introductions 17:40 Mukuru Snowflake Story 18:15 Latest Snowflake Features 18:30 Q&A 19:00 Event Close Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by real-world Snowflake success. Save your spot and join the Snowflake community in Cape Town! #Snowflake #DataAnalytics #FinTech #CapeTown #Mukuru #UserGroup Sandra Buckingham

Join us at the Snowflake User Group in Cape Town on the 5th of November. Come and hear a live customer success story that showcases how Snowflake is transforming data strategies and driving innovation. In this session, we’ll dive into real-world insights from a business that leveraged Snowflake to enhance their data architecture, improve performance, and deliver game-changing analytics. Agenda 5:00 PM: Arrivals & Happy Hour 5:30 PM: Kickoff & Introductions 5:40 PM: Main Presentation 6:15 PM: Latest Snowflake Features 6:30 PM: Questions & Answers 6:45 PM: Networking Don’t miss out on an opportunity to gain insights and expand your network! RSVP now. #SnowflakeUserGroup #DataAnalytics #Networking

Calling All Data Enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about data and looking for your next opportunity, datalab wants YOU! We’re growing our team and are on the hunt for some talented individuals to join us in January 2025. This is more than just filling roles – we want people who live and breathe data and love crafting innovative solutions! We are recruiting for the following positions: 1. Consultant Data Engineer 2. Consultant Analytics Engineer 3. Senior Consultant Data Engineer 4. Senior Consultant Analytics Engineer Do you: ✅ Geek out over the latest data technologies? ✅ Get that warm, fuzzy feeling when you build beautiful, clean data pipelines? ✅ Thrive when presented with complex problems? ✅ Live in or near Cape Town? If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat! To start the process, we ask for a short 75-minute online assessment to show off your skills before interviews. Ready to take the leap? Reach out to me at reza@datalab.co.za for more info. Let’s build something amazing together!

We are celebrating incredible growth and success at datalab. Today I am thrilled to congratulate three incredible team members on their well-deserved promotions! Hester Sofia Schmidt-Dumont - Since joining us in August 2021 as a Senior Consultant Analytics Engineer, Hester has shown tremendous growth and dedication. She now leads Customer Success at Datalab, ensuring our clients are always on the path to achieve their goals. We couldn’t be prouder of her journey! I am so incredibly grateful for everything you do, your humble, enthusiastic and can-do attitude is infectious. De Wet Conradie: A true technical wizard, de Wet has been with Datalab since March 2018, starting as a Consultant Data Engineer. His knack for understanding technology and transforming it into elegant, lightweight, and manageable data pipelines is truly impressive. We’re excited to see how you continue to shape our technical future! You are our go to guy de Wet, thank you for always helping the team come up with the best plans. Neville Botha: Since joining in May 2021 as a Senior Consultant Analytics Engineer, Neville has consistently delivered top-notch analytics solutions to our clients. His work not only meets business goals but is also technically well-organized and expertly managed. Neville’s impact on our clients and team is undeniable! Your ability to coach and mentor people is truly remarkable and our team is very lucky to have you. Well done guys! I look forward working with you as our leadership team.

Celebrating the brialliant women in datalab this month!

In the spirit of Women's Month, we are thrilled to share that our very own Reza du Plooy was featured on the #DataFemme podcast! 🎙️ Reza shared her valuable insights and experiences in the data world. Tune in to hear Reza's thoughts and celebrate the power and impact of women in data! #WomensMonth #WomenInData #DataFemme #Inspiration #Empowerment

Join us for the Prompt Engineering for Large Language Models event on Wednesday, July 24th at 12:00 PM! Unlock the future of productivity by mastering the art of prompt engineering. This key new skillset is essential for anyone looking to harness the full potential of AI. Learn expert techniques to maximize the power of large language models and revolutionize your work processes. What is Prompt Engineering? Prompt engineering involves designing and refining input prompts to guide the output of AI language models. It’s crucial for obtaining relevant, accurate, and contextually appropriate responses from AI. Whether you’re in tech, marketing, or any other field, this skill can drastically enhance your productivity and decision-making capabilities. Why Attend? Gain In-Demand Skills: Stay ahead in the AI-driven world. Boost Productivity: Learn how to get the most out of AI tools. Expert Techniques: Get insights from industry leaders. #PromptEngineering #LargeLanguageModels #AI #TechEvent #LearnAI #FutureSkills #ProductivityBoost Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your AI game and transform the way you work!

We are thrilled to announce that datalab has achieved Matillion Gold Partner status! A huge thank you to our incredible team and valued clients for making this milestone possible. We look forward to continuing our journey of data productivity together! #MatillionGoldPartner #DataProductivityCloud #ELT #Innovation #DataExcellence

We're excited to be part of the first Johannesburg Snowflake User Group. Join us at this meetup to learn about the new Large Language Model capabilities integrated into Snowflake, as well as techniques for better prompt engineering and combining LLMs with your own data.