Kwik Trip's Databricks-Driven Operational Insight Revolution

Discover how Kwik Trip, a major convenience store chain, revolutionized its data analytics capabilities using Databricks in this 29-minute talk. Learn how a small Data Services team of 12 transformed the company's tech stack, focusing on operational efficiency across 850 locations in five states. Explore their journey of migrating reporting and analytics workloads to Databricks, resulting in cost reduction and resource optimization. Gain insights into their innovative use of Spark Streaming for near real-time data from fuel pumps, enhancing operational effectiveness across thousands of pumps. Presented by Logan Carlson, Data Engineer at Kwik Trip, and Siddhesh Pore, Solutions Architect at Databricks, this talk showcases how leveraging technology can drive meaningful insights in the convenience store industry.