• Abhi Jayanty

    Abhi Jayanty

    Data Engineer at Quorum

    I’m a Data Engineer and data analytics enthusiast experienced in working with the Azure data platform. With multiple Azure and Fabric certifications, I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and love presenting on topics like Kusto, Fabric and the wider Azure ecosystem.

    Outside of data, I’m an avid fan of football and Formula 1, and I enjoy cooking, whisky, and making plans to travel the world.

  • Agata Guziur

    Agata Guziur

    Avanade, Analytics Experience Consultant

    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
    Highly driven and ambitious individual, who embraces change, with extensive experience in management accounting and reporting. Strong understanding of supply and retail environment with good commercial awareness. Key abilities are strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable with raw data mining and analysing large data sets. Also passionate about new system implementation and data modeling. Self-starter, always looking to improve and grow in both professional and personal life.

    WORK HISTORY
    05/2021 - Current
    Varian
    Front End Developer, Power BI

    • Leading the development of a customer facing Power BI solution; prototype of which has been showcased at ASTRO 2021; the biggest Radiation Oncology conference in the USA.
    • Design of a new Azure SQL database and a star schema to support development of the customer facing solution.
    • Coordination and planning of technical testing for the database and reporting.
    • Leading the data quality testing.
    • Working closely with the inhouse UX designer to deliver the best UX and UI for the PBI solution.
    • Design and implementation of the appropriate geographical hierarchy in Sales Force, to support set up of security model for the customer facing solution.
    • Implementation of Power BI embedded solution and security model around it.
    • Design and implementation of power Apps as part of the customer facing product.

    01/2019 - 05/2021
    Greggs PLC
    Power BI Analyst
    • Participation in the new data warehouse and data model design for Retail, Commercial and Purchasing.
    • Regular evaluation of the content of the new data warehouse to ensure that Business needs are being met.
    • Leading the analysis required for legacy system decommissioning.
    • Prototyping, design, and deployment of the new Power BI reports for desktop and mobile.
    • Working closely with consultants to deliver product which complies with collected Business requirements.
    • Coaching of new team members and helping to set their training and development objectives.
    • Participating in and organising workshops with stakeholders to evaluate their reporting needs and translating business requirements into technical ones.
    • Maintenance and curation of the existing Oracle and SAP Business Object reports.

    01/2017 - 01/2019
    Greggs PLC
    Retail Capital Investment Analyst
    • Supporting Property Director, Retail Director, Heads of Retail and Head of Business Development.
    • Monthly and quarterly attendance and presentation at Investment and Property Board.
    • Budgeting and Forecasting for retail capital spend requirements.
    • Monitoring and reporting capital spend by activity type, New Shops, Refits, Re-sites. (C. £40M per annum)
    • Analysing and monitoring ROI on major retail capital projects.
    • Finance lead in 3rd Generation Shop development forum.
    • Developing the Equipment Lifecycle process and standardisation across different equipment categories; Working with maintenance to set replacement cycles for asset classes on a ‘whole life cost' basis.
    • Investment appraisal for sales enhancing equipment rollouts.

    01/2015 - 01/2017
    Greggs PLC
    Purchasing Finance Business Partner
    • Supporting Commercial Director; Head of Purchasing and Trading Team.
    • Quarterly attendance at the Trading Board.
    • Tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Internal cost inflation and profit margin at quarterly board meetings.
    • Accounting for rebates and automation of rebates processing in SAP; completion of the monthly and annual balance sheet and P&L reconciliation (Managing c. £4M budget).
    • Tracking “step-change” financial benefits.
    • New product costing down to raw material level and profitability evaluation.
    • Leading SAP costing module implementation. Working closely with external SAP consultants as the finance representative. Formalising new business processes, writing standard procedures and training finance and data team members to ensure successful deployment of the system.

    01/2013 - 01/2015
    Greggs PLC
    Commercial and Trading Finance Analyst

  • Alexander Arvidsson

    Alexander Arvidsson

    Making Data Matter

    Alexander is the chief technology officer at Analytics Masterminds and spends his days helping clients of all shapes and sizes to take better care of and make more sense of their data.
    He has spent the last 25 years poking around with data, databases and related infrastructure services such as storage, networking and virtualization, occasionally emerging from the technical darkness to attend a Star Wars convention somewhere in the world.
    He is a Data Platform MVP, frequent international speaker, podcaster, Pluralsight author, blogger and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, focusing on the Microsoft data platform stack.

  • Anastasia Salari

    Anastasia Salari

    Microsoft MVP | BizApps Principal consultant at MDW | Captain Platform

    On a mission to turn everyday users into data heroes through Microsoft Technology - one insight at a time 🚀

  • André Kamman

    André Kamman

    Data Engineer & Data Architect based in The Netherlands

    André is a Data Engineer and architect mostly in Azure. He has done a lot of DBA work on 1000’s of SQL Servers where he discovered his love for Powershell, architecting data solutions, building and tuning ETL processes (with BIML), and even implementing PDW. Having to wrangle a lot of data he's using Python, SparkSQL in Azure Databricks, Data Factory, dbt and Power BI as well these days. André is a Data Platform MPV since 2009, Dutch Microsoft Data Platform Meetup lead, organiser of Data Saturday Holland and Data & BI track volunteer for Techorama Holland

  • Aniss Grabsi

    Aniss Grabsi

    Data Engineer @ element61

    With a bachelor in software engineering and a Master's in Data Science, I transitioned from a software engineering role at Odoo, where I gained early experience with databases and cloud tech, to become a dedicated Data Engineer at element61. There, I've built extensive expertise in Fabric, Databricks, PowerBI, Azure, and various cloud data technologies, helping numerous clients establish their analytics platforms. My passion for technology extends to AI, including running open LLMs on my home setup.

  • Ásgeir Gunnarsson

    Ásgeir Gunnarsson

    Data Platform MVP

    Ásgeir is a Data Platform MVP and owner of North Insights ApS. He works on Business Intelligence solutions using the whole of the MS BI stack. Ásgeir has been working in BI since 2007 both as a consultant and internal employee. Before turning to BI Ásgeir worked as a technical trainer and currently teaches BI courses at the Continuing Education Department of the University of Iceland.

    Ásgeir speaks regularly at events both domestic and internationally and is the group leader of the Icelandic PASS Group as well as the Icelandic Power BI user group.

    Ásgeir is the co-author of Pro Power BI Administration from APRESS and the Power BI MVP book

    Ásgeir is passionate about data and loves solving problem with BI.

  • Bas Land

    Bas Land

    That Fabric Guy - Data Architect - Co-Founder

    Bas is co-founder of Kimura Data Intelligence. He works as a data architect and specialises in Microsoft Fabric.
    He speaks and blogs about these experiences to share knowledge with the community.
    He is an experienced data engineer and architect with over 10 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure and now Fabric technology implementations.
    In his spare time he likes to practice sports (Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, weight lifting) and also traveling with his wife and their three-year-old dachshund (daxhund?) Chester.

  • Ben Weissman (he/him)

    Ben Weissman (he/him)

    Works with Computers

    Ben has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field.

    He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, a co-author of "SQL on Kubernetes", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" and "The Biml Book" as well as a regular speaker at national and international events. He has also published multiple Video courses at Pluralsight and other platforms.

    Ben is also a co-organizer of DataGrillen, New Stars of Data and dativerse as well as a volunteer and mentor for many other Data Platform events.

  • Bogdan Crivat

    Bogdan Crivat

    Corporate Vice President, Azure Data Analytics

    Bogdan Crivat’s career is a testament to his deep passion for advanced analytics, machine learning, in-memory databases, and parallel computing. With a strong foundation in Mathematics and Computer Science, Bogdan’s academic journey began with a degree in Computer Science from the University of Bucharest in 1997. He further pursued his passion, earning a PhD from Universitatea Transilvania of Brasov, Romania, in 2011.

    Bogdan has made contributions to the field of technology, particularly through his work on data mining, predictive analytics, and in-memory analytics. He is the author or co-author of 22 patents, with additional applications pending, reflecting his innovative approach. His professional journey began at Microsoft, where he spent over a decade (1999–2010) contributing as an engineer. During his first tenure at Microsoft, Bogdan worked on various projects, including Visual Studio and SQL Server Analysis Services, honing his skills in data-related technologies. After a successful stint, he took on engineering management roles at Apptio and Predixion Software, Inc., where he continued to drive advancements in technology.

    In 2018, Bogdan returned to Microsoft, stepping into multiple engineering and product leadership roles. His leadership and knowledge have been instrumental in shaping products like Power BI and Azure Data Analytics.

  • Bogdan Crivat

    Bogdan Crivat

    CVP, Azure Data Analytics

    Corporate Vice-President, Azure Data Analytics
    Microsoft Corporation

    I lead the team responsible for building the big data analytics engines powering Microsoft Fabric. This includes Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and AI/Data Science components. Our focus is on empowering users to shape their data into lake-centric, open formats in the Microsoft Fabric OneLake storage, and to model and share their data via powerful, configurable AI Agents.

    Since 2021, under the Fabric umbrella, the Microsoft Analytics stack has been reinvented and revitalized by rearchitecting the Data Warehouse into a modern, fully transactional, lake-centric solution and by enhancing our Spark offering with significant performance and productivity enhancements, making Fabric Analytics the best price*perf analytics offering in the Azure Cloud.

  • Ceren Morey

    Ceren Morey

    Data Engineer at Sopra Steria

    I’m a Data Engineer consultant with a focus on building data platforms, mostly in the Microsoft ecosystem. Being a consultant, I enjoy working with different customers and diving into their unique -but often surprisingly similar- data challenges. I’ve been working on building platforms that support reporting solutions, or helping teams move from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions. Coming from a non-traditional background, Psychology and Education, it gives me a different lens to approach both technical and nontechnical problems, and I am a big fan of teams with a mix of skills and perspectives.

  • Cláudio Silva

    Cláudio Silva

    Data Platform Architect, T-SQL Performance Tuner, PowerShell Automator

    I work as a Data Platform Architect.
    I love performance tuning and I'm also a PowerShell lover who automates any process that needs to be done more than a couple of times.

    I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an active SQL Server and PowerShell community member. Also, I'm a contributor to open-source projects such as dbatools (https://dbatools.io) and dbachecks (https://dbachecks.io).

    I blog at https://claudioessilva.eu .

  • Corné Potgieter

    Corné Potgieter

    Sparkle - Data Architect

    I’m a Data Architect with experience spanning multiple industries, delivery methodologies, and modern data technology stacks. I value strong architectural principles and lean toward purist thinking, but I’ve learned that real-world success is rooted in pragmatism. My focus is on building data solutions that are both elegant and executable.

  • Cristian Petculescu

    Cristian Petculescu

    Corporate Vice President and Technical Fellow at Microsoft, Chief Architect of Azure Data

    I am a Technical Fellow at Microsoft, and, in particular, the Chief Architect of Azure Data.

    Azure Data includes:

    1. Microsoft Fabric
    2. The Intelligence Platform: Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Synapse (DataWarehouse, Spark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Explorer aka Kusto), Cosmos, Azure Messaging.
    3. The operational databases group: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Azure MySQL, Azure PostgreSQL.
    4. Azure Databricks

    I have been working inside Microsoft since 1997, after I have received the MSc degree in computer science from ‘Politehnica’ University of Bucharest. My responsibilities include technical strategy for the products of the Azure Data, technical tactical guidance for the teams of the division, and … well … a lot of coding. I am an author of 49 granted patents, and many more pending. I have received my PhD degree in Computer Science from ‘Politehnica’ University of Bucharest in 2006.

    I am one of the core co-inventors of the SQL Server in-memory technology (Vertipaq) – the technology that is the backbone of the columnar indexes, as well as of the tabular storage engine of Analysis Services

  • Cristian Petculescu

    Cristian Petculescu

    Technical Fellow at Microsoft, Chief Architect of Azure Data

    I am a Technical Fellow at Microsoft, and, in particular, the Chief Architect of Azure Data.

    Azure Data includes:

    1. Microsoft Fabric
    2. The Intelligence Platform: Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Synapse (DataWarehouse, Spark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Explorer aka Kusto), Cosmos, Azure Messaging.
    3. The operational databases group: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Azure MySQL, Azure PostgreSQL.
    4. Azure Databricks

    I have been working inside Microsoft since 1997, after I have received the MSc degree in computer science from 'Politehnica' University of Bucharest. My responsibilities include technical strategy for the products of the Azure Data, technical tactical guidance for the teams of the division, and ... well ... a lot of coding. I am an author of 49 granted patents, and many more pending. I have received my PhD degree in Computer Science from 'Politehnica' University of Bucharest in 2006.

    I am one of the core co-inventors of the SQL Server in-memory technology (Vertipaq) - the technology that is the backbone of the columnar indexes, as well as of the tabular storage engine of Analysis Services

  • Daan Humblé

    Daan Humblé

    Cloud Solution Architect Power BI & Fabric | Microsoft Microsoft Certified Trainer

    After years of working as a consultant and trainer in Power BI, Daan joined Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect for Power BI in 2023. In this role he focuses on helping organizations and individuals to get the most out of their data, especially while using Power BI.

    As a speaker and certified trainer, Daan helps beginning to intermediate Power BI-users to improve their skills by providing clear explanation and best practices on a variety of topics.

  • Daniel Hutmacher

    Daniel Hutmacher

    Principal consultant at Structured Concepts

    SQL Server developer for 25-odd years, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, organizer of Data Saturday Stockholm, volunteer/co-organizer of GroupBy.org.
    I still occasionally blog at sqlsunday.com.

  • Daniel Otykier

    Daniel Otykier

    Author of Tabular Editor, Microsoft Data Platform MVP

    Daniel is CTO of Tabular Editor ApS and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. He is best known for his work on the open source Tabular Editor and his "External Tools" ribbon contribution to Power BI Desktop. Recently, Daniel spends most of his time on Tabular Editor 3 which was launched commercially in June 2021.

  • Dominic Godfroid

    Dominic Godfroid

    Lead Data & AI at Devoteam, MCT & Fabric Super User

    Hi, I'm Dominic! I'm a Belgian from Gaume in the south of Belgium – you might know it as the area where Orval beer is brewed! I can be defined as a data nerd, and I'm a big enthusiast for the Microsoft platform.

  • Elin Hellström

    Elin Hellström

    Data Engineering Architect at Zington

    Elin has 10 years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

  • Emilie Rønning

    Emilie Rønning

    Managing Data Engineer at Sopra Steria

    Emilie Rønning, a data girl in an Azure world.

    She is a managing data engineer, based in Oslo, Norway. In addition to creating well-functioning insights and analysis data platforms, Emilie loves creating and implementing structure and solutions automating manual processes for her clients.

    When not geeking out, she enjoys a long hike and a night or two in her hammock.

  • Estera Kot

    Estera Kot

    CTO @ Clouds on Mars, ex-Fabric Spark PG

    Estera Kot, PhD, serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Clouds on Mars, where she spearheads innovative solutions in Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and AI. With a strong commitment to ethical technological advancement, she drives the development of cutting-edge tools that harness the power of Big Data. Estera’s expertise spans various industries, helping global brands optimize their operations and make data-driven decisions. Her leadership focuses on creating transformative technologies that address complex business challenges while maintaining a strong ethical foundation.

  • Esther Voituron

    Esther Voituron

    Founder, Trainer and Consultant at Data Organisation

    My name is Esther and I live in Belgium.

    With a background in communication, I have worked in the data sector for 7 years.
    I launched my own services in 2022, mainly focusing on data culture. I use drivers such as data communication, data literacy and change management to help companies better understand and use their data.

    I am passionate about my job and about building bridges between analytical profiles and business profiles.

  • Evgeniya Alekseeva

    Evgeniya Alekseeva

    Customer Master Data Governance Lead @ Daikin Europe

    7+ years of experience in data management and analytics. Started at the EdTech department at a large IT company CROC, developing corporate educational programs and automating business processes. Later joined adidas and grew from junior master data analyst into team lead, managing the company's product master data strategy. Currently owning and coordinating the customer master data governance action plan at Daikin Europe. Specialties include data governance, master data management in product and customer domains, data quality monitoring.

  • Fabrice Deseyn

    Fabrice Deseyn

    Data architect and Databricks lead for Cegeka Data&AI

    With a background in business engineering, Fabrice started his career as an aspiring junior data scientist. Soon after he got the opportunity to get technical with building data platforms from scratch for a B2C IoT solution. The challenge of building scalable streaming pipelines intrigued him and adding the complexity of augmenting these streams with metadata for both direct consumption, research and archiving made it even more fun. A career in data engineering was launched.

    Fabrice gained experience at a fast pace being surrounded by different stakeholders with varying business requirements and technical knowledge, that required juggling of requirements for reporting, data science and end-user satisfaction.

    As a Cegeka consultant and Databricks Champion, Fabrice has experience with a wide diversity of use cases. He’s eager to take on your (and my next) challenge. Passionate and experienced in the Azure Data and IoT stack, Apache Spark and Databricks, python, DevOps, MLOps, DataOps…

  • Francesco Bergamaschi

    Francesco Bergamaschi

    Consultant and Professor of BI & Analytics at Bologna University

    Consultant and corporate trainer in Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA), Adjunct Professor of BI and BA at Bologna University and Bologna Business School, he has been working for over twenty years in the field of data management. Today he deals with Power Pivot for Excel, Analysis Services Tabular and Power BI, dedicating himself to teaching and deepening the DAX language, being the first teacher in the world to teach it in a university. He implements BI in companies and integrates it with Statistics to create predictions through BA and has been promoting for years the dissemination and implementation of BI and BA throughout the territory of Northern Italy. He is a founding member of the Power BI User Group Italy and now manages kubisco, a blog on all MDP/DAX/Power BI/Power Apps/Analysis Services Tabular with artciles, video, sample files.

    MEng, MEcon, MBA

    https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/francesco.bergamaschi/en
    https://www.bbs.unibo.eu/faculty/bergamaschi-3/
    www.kubisco.com

  • Frederic Van Kelecom

    Frederic Van Kelecom

    Senior Program Manager - Fabric at Microsoft

    Hi, I am Frederic and a data enthusiast in the core. I'm working at Microsoft as a Senior Program Manager for Fabric, working closely together with strategic ISVs. Originally I'm from Belgium, but currently living and working in Dublin, Ireland.

  • Frederik Declerck

    Frederik Declerck

    Lead Expert Data & AI @ delaware

    Frederik has been in the data field for 10 years with a focus on Microsoft technologies. He is passionate about bringing insights from data, whether small or big. Aside from data, he loves sports: cycling, playing football, and listening to music with everything he does.

  • Giulia Cancian

    Giulia Cancian

    b.telligent, BI Consultant

    Giulia specializes in Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, leveraging these powerful tools to drive data-driven solutions. With a background as a teacher, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others to harness the full potential of technology.

    "I discovered Power Tools during my career transition, and it ignited my enthusiasm for data visualization and automation. I love helping others understand how these tools can transform their workflows and decision-making processes. As a consultant and trainer, I strive to inspire my clients to see the endless possibilities that Power Tools offer."

  • Glenn Colpaert

    Glenn Colpaert

    Azure MVP | CTO at Zure Belgium

    Glenn Colpaert is co-founder and CTO at Zure Belgium. He is a Microsoft Azure MVP since 2014 and is a frequent speaker at national and international events.

    With over 15 years of experience gained in many national and international projects, he can adapt quickly to customer-specific situations and scenarios.
    Currently, he’s mainly focused on designing and building secure, scalable cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure.

    Glenn likes to share his experience with the community and is he's an active crew member of the Belgian Azure User Group (AZUG).

  • Grant Fritchey

    Grant Fritchey

    Redgate Software Product Advocate, Microsoft MVP & AWS Community Builder

    Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP and AWS Community Builder with over 30 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. Grant works with multiple data platforms including SQL Server and PostgreSQL as well as multiple cloud platforms. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant writes books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product advocate in January 2011.

  • Heini Ilmarinen

    Heini Ilmarinen

    Co-founder, Bruvo

    Heini is a math teacher turned Azure expert. With her background in mathematics and teaching, she has a great passion for problem solving, simplifying complex things and a unique approach to architectures.
    She is a Co-founder at Bruvo and a Data Platform MVP, specializing in Azure infrastructure and the data platform. She has been working with customers large and small for the past several years to help them sort out their path to the cloud and make sense of their architecture - both hybrid and cloud. She has worked extensively with both Azure infrastructure and analytics solutions, and makes the most of this skillset in her projects, as well as while speaking. On her free time Heini spends time in the nature, either snowboarding or mountain biking, depending on the season.

  • Hugo Kornelis

    Hugo Kornelis

    I make SQL Server fast (.com)

    Hugo Kornelis is an established SQL Server community expert who spends a lot of time at various conferences. He is also a blogger, technical editor of a variety of books, and Pluralsight author. He was awarded SQL Server MVP and Data Platform MVP 17 times (2006 - 2016 / 2019 - now).

    When not working for the community, he is busy at his day job: freelance database developer/consultant.

    Hugo has over 25 years of SQL Server experience in various roles. Starting from a strong database design background, he has spent the last ten years specializing in execution plans and query performance tuning.

  • Jan Meskens

    Jan Meskens

    Data Strategist, Founder of Sievax

    Jan Meskens is a data consultant at the intersection of architecture, data strategy, and data management. With over a decade of experience in diverse data consulting roles, Jan has been instrumental in guiding companies through the successful integration and implementation of data-driven strategies. He provides his services through his consulting company, Sievax.

    In academia, Jan imparts his knowledge to students at University College, focusing on AI and data-centric courses. Beyond his consultancy and teaching roles, he actively contributes to the broader data community by writing articles on Medium and presenting on data-related topics at various conferences, meetups, and workshops.

    With a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Jan offers a unique perspective in the world of data and artificial intelligence. His central ethos? Making data usable and understandable for many people within an organization will always result in valuable data.

  • Jasper Puts

    Jasper Puts

    Sr. Solutions Engineer at Databricks

    Jasper is a Sr. Solutions Engineer at Databricks with over five years of experience. He’s passionate about helping teams succeed on their data journey and enjoys collaborating to tackle complex challenges with scalable, AI-ready solutions. Jasper has hands-on experience with complex streaming use cases and a strong personal interest in Generative AI.

  • Jasper Taminau

    Jasper Taminau

    Lead at Datashift

    Jasper is working as Lead at Datashift, a Belgian data consultancy firm. With 13 years of experience in data and Microsoft BI, he specializes in areas such as Power BI, dimensional data modeling, SQL, and end-to-end BI architectures with Microsoft. In addition to his technical expertise, he assists businesses in Power BI governance and adoption, empowering them to advance to the next level of BI maturity.

    Jasper finds joy in untangling complex data challenges and transforming them into impactful, high quality and sustainable solutions for businesses, with the goal of making these businesses self-reliant and autonomous.

    Away from work, Jasper enjoys riding his racing bike (a shared passion with many other Belgians 😊), loves handball, and relishes attending concerts featuring drums and guitars.

  • Jess Pomfret

    Jess Pomfret

    Database engineer with a passion for automation.

    Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys problem-solving and automating processes with PowerShell.

    She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open source PowerShell modules that aid DBAs with automating the management of SQL Server instances. She has also contributed to the SqlServerDsc module, adding several new resources to use when configuring your SQL Servers.

    She grew up in the South West of England and outside of her DBA life enjoys Crossfit, cycling and watching proper football.

  • Joël Vangrunderbeeck

    Joël Vangrunderbeeck

    Microsoft BI consultant @ Bmatix

    Eager to learn and happy to share.
    Working as a consultant in the microsoft BI landscape and passionate about new things.

  • Joeri Maes

    Joeri Maes

    Azure Data Architect

    Getting the most out of your data on Azure. While originally focussing on SQL Server performance and administration where he gets the most out of on-premises and IaaS SQL Server environments Joeri now assists in efficiently moving and managing their data estate on the Azure platform.

  • Joey Dantoni

    Joey Dantoni

    Principal Cloud Architect

    Joseph D'Antoni is a Principal Cloud Architect, and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and VMware vExpert with over 20 years of experience working in both Fortune 500 and smaller firms. He is a frequent speaker at major tech events like Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit and Enterprise Data World. He blogs about all topics technology at joeydantoni.com. He believes that no single platform is the answer to all technology problems. He lives in Malvern, PA and holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from Louisiana Tech University and an MBA from North Carolina State University, and is the co-author of the Microsoft book "Introducing SQL Server 2016"

  • John Martin

    John Martin

    Data Platform and Cloud Specialist.

    John is an experienced data platform professional having spent over fifteen years working with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and AWS technologies. Working closely with clients to solve their data platform problems with innovative solutions with a focus on simplicity, maintainability, and automation.

  • Joline Jammaers

    Joline Jammaers

    Microsoft - Cloud solution architect AI

    Joline is a Cloud Solution Architect AI at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience implementing machine learning in companies, with a special love for crafting AI solutions that not only improve efficiency but also boost effectiveness in real-world operations.

  • Jonathan Moeyersons

    Jonathan Moeyersons

    Data analyst at Lytix

    Jonathan Moeyersons is a Power BI consultant at Lytix and currently works as a Power BI coach and expert at the National Bank of Belgium. With extensive experience in data analysis and visualization, Jonathan helps business users make better decisions through effective use of Power BI.

  • Just Blindbæk

    Just Blindbæk

    Microsoft BI architect, trainer, speaker and MVP | twoday

    BI architect with extensive experience in all phases of BI development on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Fabric and Power BI. Founder and coordinator of Microsoft Business Intelligence Professionals Denmark (MsBIP.dk) and Power BI UG Denmark (PowerBI.dk). Is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

  • Justine Hanssens

    Justine Hanssens

    Business Analytics Architect at element61

    Justine is a dedicated and ambitious young professional specializing in data analytics and business intelligence. She holds a degree in Business Engineering with a major in Data Analytics from Ghent University. Expanding her global perspective, she also spent half a year studying abroad at Zhejiang University in China.

    Currently, Justine is making significant strides in her career at element61, Belgium's most senior analytics team, where she has been contributing for the past three years. Despite her relatively short tenure in the industry, Justine's expertise and drive have enabled her to work with over 15 clients across diverse sectors.

    Her primary focus is on leveraging Power BI to deliver impactful data-driven insights. Justine is certified in Power BI, Fabric, and Azure, showcasing her technical proficiency and commitment to continuous learning.

    Justine has a starting passion for public speaking and has gained valuable experience through conducting sessions such as DIAD (Dashboard in a Day) and FIAD (Fabric in a Day). She enjoys sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to harness the power of data analytics.

    With a strong foundation in data analytics and a keen interest in emerging technologies, Justine is poised to make a lasting impact in the field. Her blend of technical skills, client experience, and enthusiasm for public speaking positions her as a rising star in the analytics community.

  • Kasper de Jonge

    Kasper de Jonge

    Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Fabric

    Kasper de Jonge is a Principal Program Manager on the Microsoft Fabric team, where he has worked on developing features for Power BI, Power Pivot and SSAS. Currently he is working in the Fabric Customer Advisory Team. He is a frequent speaker at conferences such as Ignite, MBSAS, SQLPASS, and SQLSaturday. His blog can be found at http://www.kasperonbi.com and can also be found at twitter http://twitter.com/kjonge. He is also author of Dashboarding & Reporting with Power BI: How to Design and Create a Financial Dashboard with Power BI .

  • Katrien Cloetens

    Katrien Cloetens

    KPMG, Data architect

    I am a venturous ESG & tech enthusiast working as a data architect at KPMG. My focus is to create business value for my client through technical savviness, by acting as the missing link between business and technology. My experience is mainly focused in designing and developing modern data platforms, data lakes, and other data - buzzwords using the wonderful Microsoft platform!

  • Koen Verbeeck

    Koen Verbeeck

    Senior Consultant @ AE - Data Platform MVP

    Koen Verbeeck is a data professional working at AE. He helps organizations to get insight in their data and to improve their analytics solutions. Koen has over a decade of experience in developing data warehouses, models and reports using the Microsoft data platform. Since 2017 Koen is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. He has a blog at http://www.sqlkover.com, writes articles for MSSQLTips.com and is a frequent speaker at Microsoft Data Platform events.

  • Laura Graham-Brown

    Laura Graham-Brown

    MVP, Power Platform Consultant and Agony Aunt

    Data Platform and Business Applications Microsoft MVP
    Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that.

  • Maaike van Gemert

    Maaike van Gemert

    Leadership & communication trainer | Aspiring documentary maker | Passionate world traveler

    🎨 Creative – I love finding solutions; there’s often more possible than you think at first.
    😄 Enthusiastic – When I commit to something, I go all in.
    🤝 People-oriented – I truly believe we can achieve more together than alone.
    🌱 Curious & eager to Learn – I am always exploring, discovering and chasing the next adventure.

    I started my career in lighting, video and audio engineering, where I quickly learned how deeply communication and technology are intertwined. Solid communication and strong collaboration make all the difference, not just in results, but also in joy at work.

    Since 2012, I have been teaching communication and for the past five years I train teams and leaders to use communication as a tool to connect with each other and with (internal) clients. Since 2023 I started my own company: We Just Simplify.
    I love helping BI teams close the gap between business and IT. It makes the work faster, smoother, and simply more fun. And the knowledge I gain along the way? I am passionate about sharing it with the world.

    Beyond work, I love to travel and meet inspiring people. I am working towards combining my love for storytelling and human connection by creating documentaries that highlight positive, world-changing initiatives; projects that deserve a spotlight in a world often dominated by negative headlines.

    My mission is simple: to create space where everyone can be fully themselves, and where people are seen and heard without judgment.

  • Maarten Van Stiphout

    Maarten Van Stiphout

    Practice Lead Data Advisory LACO

    Hey folks, I'm Maarten, a seasoned Data Professional with close to two decades of experience in driving impactful data projects to success. My passion lies in guiding organizations to unlock the full potential of their data assets.
    Starting out in data warehousing and visualization, I've evolved my expertise across AI, master data, and data governance domains. Through these ventures, I've come to recognize the crucial role of data quality in project success, making it a focal point of my approach.
    I'm particularly excited about leveraging Azure technology to elevate data quality standards within organizations, paving the way for transformative outcomes.

  • Marc Lelijveld

    Marc Lelijveld

    Data Platform MVP | Technical Evangelist | Solution Architect Data Solutions & Insights

    Data Platform MVP, Power BI and Fabric enthusiastic, public speaker and passionate for everything which transforms data into action! Working at Macaw in the Netherlands as Solution Architect and Technical Evangelist in the Data Solutions & Insights team.

    What I like the most? Sharing my thoughts, experience, best-practices and enthusiasm about Microsoft data platform with others. I mostly do this in public speaking at usergroups, conferences, customer presentations and end-user training. Besides that I also have my own blog which you can find at https://data-marc.com/

  • Marco Russo

    Marco Russo

    SQLBI

    Marco is a business intelligence consultant and mentor. He wrote several books about Power BI, Analysis Service, and Power Pivot. He also regularly write articles and white papers that are available on sqlbi.com. Marco is a Microsoft MVP and an SSAS Maestro, the highest level of certification on Microsoft Analysis Services.
    Today, Marco focuses his time with SQLBI customers, traveling extensively to train and consult on DAX and data modeling for Power BI and Analysis Services. Marco also teaches public classes worldwide.
    Marco is a regular speaker at international conferences. He also enjoys delivering evening sessions at local user groups during his trips.

  • Margarita Neumueller

    Margarita Neumueller

    ALDI Sued - Manager D&A

    After several years of experience in BI Consulting and working with different technologies within the Microsoft stack, she joined Aldi in 2021. Her current role focuses as a Manger on the Experience working on and with the Enterprise Data Lake Platform. For this it is important to understand the customer and developer needs with a structured approach and sensitivity in communication.
    She also tries to contribute in different diversity initiatives internal as external to help people understand different perspectives.

  • Matt Gordon

    Matt Gordon

    Practice Director, Data & Analytics at Apps Associates

    Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with SQL Server since 2000. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's an IDERA ACE alumnus and Redgate Ambassador. His original data professional role was in database development, which quickly evolved into query tuning work that further evolved into being a DBA in the healthcare realm. He has supported several critical systems utilizing SQL Server and Azure SQL and managed dozens of 24/7/365 SQL Server implementations. As a consultant, he works with customers large, medium, and small to migrate to the cloud, make their data estate operate efficiently, and find the right tools and solutions within the Microsoft Data Platform.

  • Matthew Roche

    Matthew Roche

    Principal Data Warrior

    Matthew Roche is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Cloud + AI Group, where he focuses on data culture, business intelligence, enterprise information management, metadata, and data warehousing.

    Matthew is currently a member of the Fabric CAT team, where he was saddened to learn that there were not actually any cats. Previously Matthew has worked on Power BI, Azure Data Catalog, Power BI for Office 365, SQL Server Integration Services, Master Data Services, and Data Quality Services. Before joining Microsoft, he worked as an architect, consultant, and trainer focusing on ETL, data warehousing, and business intelligence.

    When he’s not enabling the world to get more value from its data, Matthew enjoys baking, heavy metal music, competitive longsword combat, and feeding the birds and squirrels who gather outside his home office window.

  • Mattias De Smet

    Mattias De Smet

    BI Consultant at Axis 0

    Ever since I've been introduced to Analysis Services 2000, the world of data has enticed me. From forecasting to data warehouses, from scheduling tools to actionable reporting, each of these presented their own set of flavors that make you want to find out more. One of these topics motivated me to develop my own graph-based orchestrator with process visualisation. For the last 13 years, I've worked as a BI consultant, from where I got the appetite to share best practices and insights on how to get the most out of your data.

  • Michiel Van Nijverseel

    Michiel Van Nijverseel

    Analytics Architect at element61

    After graduating as a business engineer, I started as an Analytics Architect at element61 in 2021. Through more than a handful of projects, I was able to enhance my knowledge across the Microsoft stack. My main interest and focus evolved towards (Azure) Databricks, leading to several certifications. Because of continuously learning new features throughout projects, I want to give back some of my learnings to the community.

  • Mike Carlo

    Mike Carlo

    Data Platform MVP, President Carlo Solutions, Fabric & Power BI Contributors

    Act like the Business think like IT

    I'm very passionate about data and analytics. I've spent a massive amount of time learning Power BI. Through this learning process I felt that others may also be interested. Thus, I created a website, a knowledge repository for all things Power BI, ( powerbi.tips ). This site is uniquely set up for people to read and learn about data modeling and visualizations within Power BI.

  • Nathan Bijnens

    Nathan Bijnens

    Sr Cloud Solution Architect Manager, Advanced Analytics & AI, Microsoft

    Sr. Cloud Solution Architect Manager, Data & AI at Microsoft Belux, fascinated with Big Data, AI, Data Mesh, Event Driven Systems, NixOS and home automation. Speaker on Big Data, AI and Spark.

  • Nicky van Vroenhoven

    Nicky van Vroenhoven

    Unit Lead Fabric & Power BI

    Nicky van Vroenhoven is a BI professional focused at the Microsoft stack and a Data Platform MVP. He mainly works with Power BI, Power Platform and T-SQL. Nicky started working with SQL Server and SSIS in 2005 in the DWH space, and later moved from Power Pivot to Power BI. After working 10 years in BI-consultancy jobs in several industries and companies, he worked for 5 years as a Power BI Administrator at a wealth management bank, and he is currently working as Unit Lead Fabric/Power BI at Powerdobs in The Netherlands.
    Nicky has spoken at several User Groups and conferences including SQL Saturday Events, the Power BI World Tour, SQLBits and the Fabric Community Conference. In addition he enjoys tweeting and blogging about topics like Power BI and Power Platform at https://nickyvv.com.
    In his spare time Nicky likes to go running, play chess or try to improve his Rubik's cube record. He is also a husband, father of 3 and a (former) ballroom dancer.

  • Nico Jacobs

    Nico Jacobs

    Power BI, Azure data stack and SQL Server trainer at U2U

    Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Data Science on Microsoft Azure. As a passionate trainer, Nico likes to inspire his students to gain a thorough knowledge on the subject. Nico regularly speaks at local and international conferences. You can see what he’s up to by following @SqlWaldorf on Twitter .

  • Parcifal Van Gucht

    Parcifal Van Gucht

    Analytics Architect - element61 - Power BI Enthusiast

    Parcifal graduated with an Advanced Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis - Major Computational Statistics from Ghent University in the summer of 2022.

    Previously, he followed the Master of Science in Personnel Management and Industrial Psychology. During his Master, he wrote a thesis on the application and acceptance of AI applications within Recruitment and Selection. The thesis describes two of his great interests. Firstly, the development and application of innovations, and secondly, human behavior, more specifically behavior of persons within organizations: what drives a person, how does this behavior come about and what are its possible consequences for the individual and the organization.

    During his studies, Parcifal gathered experience on this topic from the perspective of an industrial psychologist. However, he wanted to expand this perspective with a more statistical approach based on data. Therefore, he chose to proceed with the advanced Master of Statistical Data Analysis with a Major in computational statistics. During this Master, he wrote his thesis on the modeling of linguistic complexity through Generalized Additive Mixed Models. Further, he has had the opportunity to combine statistical knowledge with proficiency in R, Python and SAS.

    Parcifal started working at element61 in September 2022 where he has gathered experience in Databricks, Azure, Fabric, Power BI and TimeXtender. In 2024, Parcifal has been instructing the first Fabric Analyst In A Day sessions in Belgium.

  • Paulina Jędrzejewska

    Paulina Jędrzejewska

    b.telligent, Power BI Consultant

    Paulina specializes in data modeling and automation in Power BI. She also has experience with data warehousing, SQL, and ETL.

    "I got to know Power BI during my studies and it was love at first sight. I'm amazed how powerfull this tool is and that it is becoming better every month. As a consultant and trainer, I have the opportunity to inspire my clients and show them that Power BI is more than just colorful reports."

  • Peter Kruis

    Peter Kruis

    SQL Server Consultant

    Peter is a SQL Consultant at Monin-IT who enjoys working across the full spectrum of SQL Server since 2010, though he likes the performance tuning the most. Since stepping into the speaker scene in 2023, he has shared his knowledge at events like SQLBits and SQL/Data Saturday. Peter’s sessions are known for being informative, demo-filled and delivered with an approachable style that is very suitable for newcomers and accidental DBA's. Whether it’s diving into wait stats, tackling tricky query plans, or just having a laugh while learning something new; Peter is always up for making SQL a little more fun.

  • Pieter Steenssens

    Pieter Steenssens

    Data Engineer

    Passionate about all things data & analytics engineering. Code-first approach to building data solutions.

  • Pieter Vanhove

    Pieter Vanhove

    Senior Program Manager - Security & Governance Azure Database Platform

    Pieter Vanhove is a Senior Program Manager in the Security & Governance Azure Database Platform team at Microsoft. He is the feature PM for ledger and Always Encrypted which is all about bringing the power of Blockchain to SQL Server and data encryption. He has been working with SQL Server since 2000. Pieter has a profound knowledge in data security and loves the new Azure stuff. He is also a regular speaker at Belgian and international events.

  • Raphaël Voortman

    Raphaël Voortman

    Senior Analytics Architect at element61

    Raphaël is a seasoned Data Engineer and Architect at element61, with over four years of experience translating complex data ecosystems into actionable business value. Specializing in the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines and optimized data models, he has led transformative projects across diverse sectors including banking, telecom, media, manufacturing, and utilities.

    From modernizing data platforms for digital banks and public transportation providers to architecting near real-time analytics for industrial operations, Raphaël brings a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to every engagement. He has played a pivotal role in large-scale Data Warehouse-to-Data Lakehouse migrations, real-time machine data reporting, geospatial analytics, and ML model deployment in production environments.

    Known for bridging technical depth with business insight, he has collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data platforms that are not only robust and efficient but also directly aligned with strategic decision-making. His expertise spans end-to-end data architecture, pipeline optimization, MLOps, and platform administration in cloud-native environments.

  • Reitse Eskens

    Reitse Eskens

    Data Platform Consultant at Axians Business Analytics, Microsoft MVP and MCT

    Reitse began his computer days with GW Basic and quickly followed with Windows 3.11. After that many computers followed and, interrupted by human resource and psychology studies, he got into the IT work field around 2007. There he met Oracle 9. With a command line from 1980. At his current job he met SQL Server. And loved it. Now he’s working with SQL 2008 to SQL 2019 on-premises and a number of Azure SQL Databases, supporting customers and tuning databases. New projects focus more on the Azure data platform as an architect, security advisor and data engineer.

  • Rob Sewell

    Rob Sewell

    Be-Whiskered Automator of Things

    Rob was a SQL Server DBA with a passion for PowerShell, Azure, Automation, and SQL (PaaS geddit?). Now he just helps people make things. He is a Data Platform MVP and an Azure MVP, a PowerShell Conference Europe organiser, and maintainer of many open-source projects. He has spoken at and volunteered at many Data and PowerShell events all over the world. He is a proud supporter of the Data and PowerShell communities.

    He relishes sharing and learning and can be found doing both via Twitter and his blog. He spends most of his time looking at a screen and loves to solve problems. He knows that looking at a screen so much is bad for him because his wife tells him so. Thus, he is often out riding his bike as his eyes are not good enough to play cricket any more.

    He has a fabulous beard

  • Ruben Joosen

    Ruben Joosen

    IT Trainer at U2U

    Ruben Joosen, a 26-year-old IT instructor at U2U, is passionate about technology and teaching. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active with running, cycling, and football.

  • Ruben Van de Voorde

    Ruben Van de Voorde

    Data Visualization Consultant

    Passionate about user-centered visualization of information at scale. Tinkerer spirit with a focus on Power BI and all things adjacent.

  • Sam Debruyn

    Sam Debruyn

    Microsoft Data Platform MVP, cloud & data platform architect

    Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Cloud & Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the full potential of their data. Sam has over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Azure and often blogs about his adventures in data. He contributes to the data community through blog posts, open-source projects, and speaking engagements at data meetups and conferences.

  • Sammy Deprez

    Sammy Deprez

    Freelance Data & AI Engineer - AI MVP @ Microsoft

    Sammy is a seasoned consultant with an extensive background in diverse industries and over a decade of experience. With a specialization in the Microsoft Stack, he has successfully undertaken and delivered numerous projects across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and beyond.

    In 2015, Sammy made a significant shift in his career by redirecting his focus towards Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognizing the transformative potential of these emerging technologies, he dedicated himself to mastering their applications and staying at the forefront of the field. His deep understanding of AI and its practical implications has allowed him to contribute significantly to the advancement of organizations he has been involved with.

    In 2017, Sammy played a pivotal role in the launch of a new company that specializes in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft tools to maximize organizations' potential. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in establishing the company as a prominent player in the AI landscape. Through his strategic insights and hands-on involvement, Sammy has helped numerous businesses harness the power of AI to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.

    Beyond his professional endeavors, Sammy is a passionate advocate for AI education and community building. He serves as a board member of the global AI community, where he actively contributes to fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities among professionals in the field. As an esteemed international speaker, Sammy frequently shares his expertise and insights at industry conferences, seminars, and workshops, inspiring and educating audiences about the transformative potential of AI.

    Sammy's commitment to excellence and his contributions to the AI community have been recognized with the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in AI since 2021. This accolade further underscores his dedication, expertise, and impact in the field, cementing his position as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the intersection of AI and business.

    With his vast experience, deep knowledge, and unwavering passion for AI, Sammy continues to shape the future of organizations by unlocking their potential through cutting-edge technologies, and inspiring others to embark on their own AI journeys.

  • Sara Woltjes

    Sara Woltjes

    Manager BI & Board member of the Dutch Power BI user group (PBIG)

    🎨 Creative & Strategic – My strength lies in getting to the core in a visual way.
    🚀 Challenge & Growth – I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and challenge myself.
    🤝 Connection & Team – Building strong relationships that foster collaboration and growth.
    🔍 Curious & Analytical – Solving puzzles, whether it's human behavior or data analysis.
    😄 Enthusiastic Approach – Humor, optimism, and contagious enthusiasm in everything I do!

    Bridging the gap between business and IT fascinates me—how do you create the best product, ask the right questions, and visualize results in a way that makes the core message clear?
    As a BI manager, I’ve gained great experience in team building, leadership, and understanding human behavior, ensuring collaboration between business and IT leads to meaningful results.
    Let’s turn data into action!

  • Sofie Theys

    Sofie Theys

    Analytics Consultant at Plainsight

    Sofie is a Data Engineer and Analytics Consultant with over five years of experience in building scalable data solutions. Specializing in ETL workflows, data pipelines, and data modeling, Sofie has helped organizations across various industries enhance business insights and decision-making. She is proficient in technologies such as Python, Spark, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.

    Currently, Sofie leads the development of AI chatbots and works on optimizing data pipelines and systems for real-time use. With a Master’s in Applied Informatics and a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Sofie is dedicated to driving innovation in data engineering and analytics.

  • Sofiia Alieva

    Sofiia Alieva

    Data Engineer at IMEC

    Sofiia Alieva works as a data engineer at IMEC in the enterprise architecture team, focusing on data integrations and data platforms. Her day-to-day work involves developing data pipelines, integrating data between multiple systems, orchestrating data flows, and fostering cross-department collaboration. Additionally, she explores and assesses various technologies to create standardized tool workbenches.

  • Sujata Narayana

    Sujata Narayana

    Principal GPM at Power BI

    Sujata Narayana, a data nerd at heart, joined Microsoft’s user analytics team in 2016 and Power BI team in 2018. She leads Power BI's user onboarding and data modeling experiences. Sujata strives to democratize analytics by empowering everyone to make data-driven decisions.

  • Thomas Kronawitter

    Thomas Kronawitter

    Making Data Matter

    Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden.
    GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world.

    His department aims to deliver business value through data and data related services and applications.
    He has spent the last 20 years with data, databases, IT services and related infrastructure. Before that, he was a paramedic with the German Red Cross.

    When he is not pretending to work, you will probably find him on his motorcycle, as far away from paved roads as possible.

  • Tonie Huizer

    Tonie Huizer

    Software, Data, DevOps Consultant at Promicro

    My name is Tonie, with 20+ years of experience in IT I like to read, experiment, talk and write about software.
    The fun I experience in my job is the combination of people and technology.
    To be honest I'm not the greatest DBA, Developer or SysAdmin, but I like to follow up and combine a lot of the things those people do.

    in 2021 I started to write small stories on Medium, because talking about software is one thing...
    In my stories I explain Azure, SQL and other Microsoft technologies with (if possible) one central topic Whisky!

  • Valerie Junk

    Valerie Junk

    Data Analytics, Visualization & Storytelling | Microsoft Data Platform MVP

    Hi there. I am Valerie Junk.
    I am passionate about creating insights from data and designing dashboards using Power BI. With my expertise in data analytics and visualization, I support companies in developing effective data-driven strategies that yield results and take the business to the next level.
    Microsoft Data Platform MVP

  • Wolfgang Strasser

    Wolfgang Strasser

    data juggler

    Wolfgang Strasser, an experienced data consultant at ACP CUBIDO in Austria, specializes in leveraging the Microsoft Data Platform to drive analytics and data strategy transformations. With extensive experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Services, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric, Wolfgang has established himself as a key resource for businesses aiming to optimize their data processes.

    As a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Wolfgang has a proven track record of excellence in data architecture, analytics, and data governance. He first was awarded in 2015 and since then rewarded every year.

    Wolfgang's commitment to the data community is evident through his active participation in national and international conferences, workshops, and online platforms, where he shares insights, best practices, and technical knowledge. He is one of the organizers of Data Community Austria Day (Data Saturday Vienna).

  • Zoe Douglas

    Zoe Douglas

    Product Manager at Microsoft

    I am a product manager for Power BI Analysis Services at Microsoft. I focus on unlocking big data scenarios but dedicated to helping all customers get the most out of their data!

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