Databricks, which specializes in data analytics, works with governments in the areas of health and human services, law enforcement, utilities, energy and transportation, among others. Among its offerings is the Databricks Lakehouse.
Kahn joined Databricks after five years as a vice president with DocuSign. Before that, he spent 10 years with Salesforce in a series of increasingly responsible roles.
“I believe Databricks has an incredible opportunity to change the way state and local governments and higher-ed institutions manage their data and improve outcomes through data-driven decisions,” Kahn told Industry Insider — California. “My team at Databricks is excited to partner with these customers to transform their organizations and optimize outcomes, for not only their employees but also their constituents. Databricks has a unique opportunity to organize and unlock the years and years of legacy data living in silos to modernize the way the SLED market does business. … It is truly a one-of-a-kind organization.”
Kahn is an alumnus of the University of Oregon and the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. In addition, he has a credential in executive leadership, negotiation, change management and communications from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.
