Databricks, a prominent Data and AI company, made a significant announcement at its Singapore Data + AI World Tour event, revealing that its local headcount in Singapore has more than doubled over the past two years, now exceeding 100 employees. The company also unveiled its ambitious plan to continue hiring additional talent over the next 12 months. This expansion closely follows Databricks’ successful Series I fundraise, which secured over US$500 million. This impressive growth underscores the escalating demand for generative AI solutions in Singapore.
To meet the increasing customer demand across the ASEAN region, Databricks’ expansion strategy involves recruiting key professionals, including technical specialists, sales and support engineers, and go-to-market strategists. The company further disclosed that it has positioned itself as one of the fastest-growing software companies globally, boasting a remarkable revenue run rate of over US$1.5 billion.
Databricks is widely recognized for pioneering the innovative Lakehouse Platform, a groundbreaking solution that unifies data, analytics, and AI capabilities onto a single platform. This empowers customers to effectively govern, manage, and derive actionable insights from their enterprise data. It also enables organizations to build their own generative AI models and large language models (LLMs) with unparalleled speed and efficiency.
The Singapore Data + AI World Tour event served as a platform for data and AI experts, as well as visionaries, to convene under this year’s theme — “Generation AI.” Attendees had the opportunity to discuss best practices, gain insights into Databricks’ latest innovations, and delve into emerging trends such as LLMs and the Lakehouse platform. This event is part of a global series spanning more than 30 cities across five continents, fostering connections, learning, and knowledge-sharing within the data and AI community.
Cecily Ng, Vice President and General Manager for Databricks in ASEAN, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s reach, saying, “We are thrilled to bring the Data + AI World Tour to over 30 cities across five continents, including Singapore, our ASEAN hub. As pioneers of the data lakehouse, we are passionate about making data and AI accessible to everyone, and this event provides a unique opportunity for data and AI leaders to connect, share best practices, and gain insights into our latest product innovations, including generative AI tools.”
The event, which was sold out, drew nearly 1,000 attendees and featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including representatives from GovTech, SATS, Grab, GetGo, PETRONAS, bolttech, and many more.
Sachin Tonk, Deputy Chief Data Officer at GovTech, emphasized the transformative impact of the collaboration, stating, “At GovTech, we strive to engineer digital government and make lives better through technology. By working with partners such as Databricks, we have been able to provide better access to data, enhance collaboration with business units, and realize significant time savings through comprehensive data management.”
Eileen Tan, Vice President, Digital Customer Experience & Analytics at SATS, highlighted the advantages of leveraging Databricks’ Lakehouse Platform in enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within their organization.
Maximilian Jackson, Head of Data Science and Engineering at GetGo Carsharing, emphasized the benefits of harnessing Databricks’ technology to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.
David Frankenfield, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Amplify Health, discussed how the Databricks Lakehouse Platform facilitates efficient data processing, enabling the calculation of members’ risk scores and enforcing robust data governance.
Databricks, founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow, has evolved into a global powerhouse with more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, including Comcast and Condé Nast, relying on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform to unify their data, analytics, and AI capabilities. The company’s headquarters are in San Francisco, with a global presence. Databricks remains steadfast in its mission to assist data teams in solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. For more information, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
