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  • Money20/20 USA 2025

    Money20/20 USA 2025

    We’re excited to announce that Cavallo Technologies will be attending Money20/20 USA 2025. Taking place October 26-29 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, this year’s event brings together over 13,000 attendees and 3,000 companies from across the global money ecosystem. President at Cavallo Technologies, Rob Cavallo, will be alongside attendees from JPMorgan, Citi, Mastercard,…

  • Certified in Apache Spark Development

    Certified in Apache Spark Development

    We’re excited to congratulate Manojkumar Durai on achieving the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark Certification! 🎉 This certification showcases his strong understanding of Spark’s core concepts and his ability to develop high-performance data processing applications on the Databricks platform. We’re proud to see our team members continuously strengthen their technical expertise and drive…

  • GVFB 2025 Donation

    GVFB 2025 Donation

    Access to healthy food is something many of us take for granted, but for thousands of individuals and families in BC, it’s a daily challenge. Through our Cavallo Cares initiative, we’re proud to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) and its impactful work in improving food access and sustainability across the region. The GVFB…

  • Accelerating Loan Processing with AI on Databricks

    Accelerating Loan Processing with AI on Databricks

    We’re excited to share how Cavallo Technologies, in partnership with Databricks, helped Vantage Bank Texas transformed their lending workflows with an AI-powered lending assistant. Key achievements: ✅ 94% accuracy on complex lending questions ✅ 87% productivity boost for lenders ✅ Functional MVP delivered on Day 1 with Databricks ✅ AI automated knowledge updates ensuring always-current information…

  • Toronto Office Opening

    Toronto Office Opening

    We’re excited to share a major milestone in our journey: The opening of our very first office, located in the heart of the Financial District in downtown Toronto at Scotia Plaza Tower 🎉 This new space marks a significant step forward for our team as we continue to grow, collaborate, and deliver innovative solutions for…

  • ALL IN Takeaways

    ALL IN Takeaways

    Last week at the All In Conference, our team had the opportunity to connect in person and engage in meaningful conversations. Events like these go beyond sessions and keynotes — they provide an important space for team building. For colleagues working across different cities in Canada, it was a valuable chance to meet face-to-face, strengthen…

  • ALL IN Day 1

    ALL IN Day 1

    Our Day 1 at ALL IN 2025 has been filled with energy, meaningful conversations, and inspiring connections. Rob Cavallo (President), Guillaume Colley (Director of AI & Analytics), and a few of our Data Scientists are here engaging with peers, innovators, and leaders across industries. We’re showcasing how Cavallo Technologies is applying Data + AI to…

  • In Montreal for ALL IN 2025

    In Montreal for ALL IN 2025

    Gearing up for day 1 of ALL IN 2025, the largest AI conference in Canada. Got some steps in beautiful Montreal at Mount Royal and shared a yummy French meal with some of the Cavallo team from across the country! Looking forward to 2 days of all things Data + AI, networking, and connecting with…

  • Azure Data Scientist Associate

    Azure Data Scientist Associate

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  • Certified in Data Engineering Skills

    Certified in Data Engineering Skills

    Please join us in congratulating Rikki Soriano on earning his Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Certification! 🎉 This certification validates his skills in building and managing data pipelines, working with the Databricks Lakehouse platform, and ensuring data is both reliable and scalable. At Cavallo, we’re proud to see our team members continue to grow and…

  • TCAE 2025 Takeaways

    TCAE 2025 Takeaways

    Mélanie Dagenais, CAMS, FIS, our Director of Financial Crimes Compliance, had the opportunity to attend the Toronto Compliance & AML Conference 2025. It was an event full of valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. ✨ Some key takeaways: ▪️ The Wolf of Wall Street case, from Gregory Coleman, a former FBI Special Agent, being at the…

  • All In AI 2025 at Montreal

    All In AI 2025 at Montreal

    🌐 Cavallo Technologies is thrilled to announce that we’ll be attending the 2025 All In AI Event in Montréal, September 24 – 25, 2025. All In AI is Canada’s largest and most influential AI event, where leaders and innovators from across the globe gather here in Canada to shape the future of Data + AI.…

  • Toronto Compliance and AML Conference 2025

    Toronto Compliance and AML Conference 2025

    🌐 Cavallo Technologies is proud to be attending the Toronto Compliance & AML Conference 2025 on September 11 in Toronto, Canada! Our Director of Financial Crimes Compliance, Mélanie Dagenais, will be among industry leaders, regulators, and peers to share insights on the evolving landscape of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML). This premier full-day event brings…

  • Fabric Data Engineer Associate

    Fabric Data Engineer Associate

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  • Toronto Team Lunch

    Toronto Team Lunch

    Great to see some of our Toronto-based teammates connect over lunch today! ☀️ At Cavallo Technologies, we value every opportunity to connect in person and strengthen relationships, reinforcing our collaborative culture as we continue to shape the future of #Data and #AI in Canada. #CavalloTechnologies #TeamCavallo #Toronto #Canada

  • Securing the Future: How Databricks Powers Financial Services

    Securing the Future: How Databricks Powers Financial Services

    We’re extremely proud of the work the Cavallo Technologies Inc. accomplished alongside the team at Coastal, building robust, mission-critical Data, AI, and Cybersecurity Financial Services workloads for the Bank on Databricks! Read the full article on Databricks’ website

  • Celebrating a New Milestone!

    Celebrating a New Milestone!

    We’re excited to congratulate Sidhant Guliani on earning his Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Certification! 🎉 This achievement showcases a skill set that enhances our ability to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to our clients. Please join us in congratulating Sidhant on this impressive accomplishment! 👏 #CavalloTechnologies #TeamCavallo #MicrosoftCertified #AzureAI #AIEngineer #ProfessionalGrowth #TeamMilestone #TeamSuccess

  • Setting new standards in Data Engineering

    Setting new standards in Data Engineering

    We’re excited to celebrate Swaathi Sundaramurugan for achieving the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Certification! 🎉 This advanced credential validates her expertise in building, optimizing, and managing large-scale data pipelines and workflows on the Databricks platform. We’re proud to see her setting new standards for technical excellence within our team. 👏 #CavalloTechnologies #Databricks #DataEngineering #TeamCavallo…

  • Skilled in Azure Administration

    Skilled in Azure Administration

    Congratulations to Sa Wang (Sam) for earning his Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Certification! This certification demonstrates his ability to implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, encompassing compute-related services, storage, network and security. Well done Sam! 👏 #CavalloTechnologies #TeamCavallo #MicrosoftCertified #AzureAdministrator #CloudSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #TeamMilestone

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

    Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

    A big congratulations to Sa Wang (Sam) on earning his Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification! This expert-level credential recognizes his ability to design cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security. We’re proud to have Sam helping us deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. 👏…

  • Data Engineer Professional Certification

    Data Engineer Professional Certification

    Congratulations to Karly Kussainova on earning her Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Certification! This credential recognizes her ability to design, implement, monitor, and optimize data pipelines at scale using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. We’re incredibly proud to have her expertise on our team as we continue driving data innovation forward. 👏 #CavalloTechnologies #Databricks #DataEngineering #TeamCavallo…

  • Leveling Up in Generative AI

    Leveling Up in Generative AI

    Please join us in congratulating Raj Tulluri on earning the Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate Certification! 🎉 This certification demonstrates his hands-on ability to build, deploy, and optimize generative AI applications using the Databricks platform.  We’re proud to have him helping shape the future of Data and AI at Cavallo Technologies. Well done, Raj!…

  • Certified to Build at Scale

    Certified to Build at Scale

    We’re excited to congratulate Sa Wang (Sam) on earning the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Certification! 🎉 This certification is a strong reflection of his ability to design, implement, and manage complex data pipelines in a high-performance environment. We’re proud to have Sam on the team and look forward to seeing how he continues to…

  • Women In AI Career Fair

    Women In AI Career Fair

    We’re excited to be attending the Women in AI Canada – Ontario Career Fair 2025 today in Toronto! This event is all about empowering Women in Tech and AI, and we’re here to connect with the next generation of talent, share our journey, and celebrate the growing community driving innovation in this space. If you’re…

  • Engineering Excellence

    Engineering Excellence

    Please join us in celebrating Pranali Khilari for achieving the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Certification! 🎉 Her dedication to mastering complex tools and pushing technical boundaries reflects the growth-driven culture we value at Cavallo. We’re proud to have her on the team. Well done, Pranali! 👏 #CavalloTechnologies #Databricks #DataAnalysis #ProfessionalCertification #TeamExcellence #Innovation #ContinuousLearning #DatabricksCertification…

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