DSS 🦩 MIA | Applied AI Workshop + Leadership Talk with Rossella Blatt Vital VP of Engineering, AI & Data at Sprout Social
​We’re excited to invite you to a special dual-format experience hosted in partnership with Aerospike, featuring a hands-on technical workshop and a strategic leadership session that dives into the evolving role of data and AI practitioners.
​Whether you’re building AI systems at scale or navigating the leadership challenges of the AI era, this event will equip you with both the tools and perspective to stay ahead.
​⏰ 3:00 - 6:00pm ET Part 1: Hands-On Workshop with Aerospike
​Real-Time AI in Action: From Graph-Based Fraud Detection to RAG-Powered Recommendations
​Explore how modern engineering teams are powering real-time applications—from fraud analytics to personalized user experiences—by integrating graph technology, ML pipelines, and LLMs.
​What you’ll learn:
​Fraud Detection with Aerospike Graph
​Detect fraud rings and behavioral anomalies using real-time graph analytics
​Explore graph traversal, data modeling, and advanced query logic
​Watch a step-by-step demo with real-world datasets
​RAG-Powered Recommendations with OpenAI + Aerospike Cloud
​Combine ML features and behavioral data to drive dynamic recommendations
​Integrate OpenAI to serve real-time, AI-generated content at scale
​See a live UX adapt and respond using LLMs
​Bonus: Aerospike Cloud APIs & Enterprise Integration
​Discover how to connect Aerospike Cloud to your stack
​Drive low-latency, high-throughput applications—at a fraction of the cost
​Who Should Attend:
​Software Engineers, ML Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists, and Technical Decision-Makers focused on real-time AI infrastructure and agentic systems.
​⏰ 6:00 - 7:00pm ET: Networking
​⏰ 7:00 - 7:30pm ET Part 2: Featured Session
​The Evolving Role of Data Scientists & AI Practitioners in the AI Era - Presented by Rossella Blatt Vital, VP of Engineering - AI, Data & Analytics at Sprout Social
​With the rise of generative AI and agentic systems, the role of technical practitioners is shifting rapidly—from model builders to architects of intelligence ecosystems.
​In this thought-provoking session, Rossella shares insights from her 15+ years leading AI teams at Fortune 100s and startups, covering:
​How GenAI is reshaping AI roles, skills, and responsibilities
​Why leadership from practitioners is key to real-world transformation
​What new opportunities and challenges lie ahead for teams navigating this evolution
​⏰ 7:30 - 9:00pm ET: Networking
​You’ll walk away not just with hands-on technical insights—but with clarity about where the future of AI engineering is headed and how you can lead the way.
​Spots are limited [50]— reserve your seat today.
​About Data Science Salon
​​Data Science Salon is head quartered in Miami and is the leading provider of unique content and a diverse, vendor-neutral community for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other subject matter experts. Since 2016, we have been driving knowledge sharing, best practices, and innovation in data science, machine learning and AI. With our extensive digital platform of content, webinars, training, and podcast, we cater to the evolving needs of our fast-growing and diverse community. Join us to access valuable resources, engage in insightful discussions, and be part of shaping the future of data science, machine learning and AI.Â
​About Aerospike
​Aerospike is the database built for infinite scale, speed, and sustainability. Our mission is to unleash the power of the world’s real time data and we’re ready for what’s next.