About Us
What we do
Data Drinks is a casual community powdered space for data and AI folks to connect over real conversations, not sales pitches. Whether you’re deep into algorithms or just curious about data, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the vibe. It is a grassroots community for data scientists, AI practitioners, analysts, and the data-curious to connect, converse, and learn in a relaxed, non-commercial environment.
Our Core Values
- Authentic Connection – Real people, real talk.
- Open Knowledge Sharing – Everyone has something to teach and learn.
- Diversity & Inclusion – All backgrounds and perspectives welcome.
- Non-Promotional Vibes – Leave the pitches at the door.
Who's It For?
Whether you’re a seasoned data leader, an aspiring analyst, or just data curious – there’s a spot for you at the table.
The team behind DataDrinks
Myles Harrison Founder and Toronto Chapter Leader
Myles Harrison is a data scientist and consultant, and the company principal of PRAKTIKAI. His consulting experience in analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence comes from a history in top-tier agencies and firms such as Publicis Sapient, PwC, and Accenture working across client verticals spanning manufacturing, transportation, retail, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications.
From 2019 to 2023, he was the head of data science at Brainstation, where he led a global team of data scientists developing and delivering an accelerated curriculum covering topics such as data analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, MLOps, and ethical AI. He is the creator and instructor of his own courses and workshops in natural language processing, large language models, and generative AI. A passionate builder of the data and AI community in Toronto, Myles speaks regularly at industry events, runs a networking group, and is an organizer of Machine Learning Toronto.
Abdoul Aziz Gaye, Montreal Chapter Lead
Lead BI & Analytics professional with 6+ years of experience driving data strategies and building scalable data solutions across different industries in the Middle East and North America. Currently working with a leading S&P 500 healthcare organization, helping shape data-driven decision-making at scale.
As a strong believer in the power of community, Abdoul is leading Data Drinks Montreal Chapter. Driven by curiosity and a passion for impact, his mission is to help both businesses and individuals grow smarter with data and AI, while strengthening the ecosystem around them.