THRYVE Insights: Expertise in Action- This edition: Jake on AI, Machine Learning & Databricks

Meet Jake – Our Freelance AI & Machine Learning Specialist

With over a decade of experience in the German freelance market, Jake is a seasoned recruiter who has built a reputation for connecting businesses with the right freelance talent. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, and MLOps, where he has successfully partnered with companies to deliver high-impact technical projects.

Most recently, Jake has been providing dedicated support in the fast-moving areas of Databricks, Agentic systems, and LLM/NLP technologies. He works closely with both clients and freelancers to ensure the right skills align with the right projects, helping organisations navigate the evolving landscape of AI innovation.

Jake’s deep knowledge of the market, combined with his consultative approach, means he doesn’t just fill roles – he offers insight into talent availability, project scoping, and long-term freelance strategy.


“Jake’s Take” On Current Market Trends

With Databricks’ valuation now at $100 billion, it’s clear the platform is cementing its place at the heart of the data and AI ecosystem. For both enterprises and SMEs, migrating data into modern platforms like Databricks is quickly becoming a strategic must-have.

What’s trending?

  • Adoption of Lakehouse architecture.
  • Rising demand for LLM/NLP integration.
  • Stronger focus on data governance.

What’s up-and-coming?

  • Real-time data processing and streaming.
  • New collaboration features for data teams.
  • Growing demand for freelance expertise to drive migrations.

Organisations that act early can unlock competitive advantages, while those who delay risk falling behind in scalability and innovation.


Over the next six months, my focus will be on supporting companies with their MLOps and Databricks projects. Businesses are now realising just how valuable their data truly is — and how strengthening their understanding of customers can drive meaningful, measurable change.


As more businesses invest in AI and data-driven projects, having the right freelance talent in place is becoming critical. If you’re planning a Databricks migration or looking to strengthen your MLOps capabilities, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help you secure the expertise you need.

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