Building NBA's AI-Powered Stats Infrastructure with Azure - BRK212

Overview

Discover how Azure powers NBA's real-time data infrastructure, enabling AI-driven statistical insights and complex data processing to serve diverse stakeholders across the global basketball ecosystem.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Azure and Its Role in Sports Analytics
Overview of Azure services
Importance of AI in modern sports analytics
Case study: Azure's impact on the NBA
• Understanding NBA's Data Ecosystem
Types of data collected during NBA games
Stakeholders and their data needs
Challenges in managing real-time sports data
• Building Real-Time Data Infrastructure
Introduction to Azure Data Lake and Azure Blob Storage
Setting up data pipelines with Azure Data Factory
Ensuring data quality and consistency
• Leveraging AI for Statistical Insights
Overview of Azure Machine Learning Studio
Developing and deploying predictive models
Case study: Predictive analytics in player performance
• Complex Data Processing with Azure
Stream processing with Azure Stream Analytics
Integrating Azure Functions for event-driven processing
Managing large datasets with Azure Synapse Analytics
• Enhancing AI Models with Azure Cognitive Services
Sentiment analysis on fan engagement data
Image recognition for player and game analytics
Speech analytics for real-time commentary insights
• Scaling AI Systems for Global Reach
Best practices for scaling AI applications on Azure
Infrastructure monitoring with Azure Monitor
Ensuring security and compliance with Azure Security Center
• Conclusion and Future Trends
Potential advancements in AI and sports analytics
Emerging technologies in the basketball ecosystem
Final thoughts on building robust AI-powered infrastructures
• Hands-On Workshops and Case Studies
Guided projects with Azure AI tools
Real-world case studies on NBA data applications
Collaborative group projects and presentations

Subjects

Programming