Chris Hetzler
Eide Bailly, Solution Architect, Senior Manager
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using Microsoft technologies and platforms.
With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, I hold master's degrees in both software engineering and data science. I'm also certified in over 20 industry areas, including Microsoft Solution Architect certifications for Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics.
My expertise spans across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development frameworks, tools, and DevOps, as well as major open-source development platforms. I specialize in designing and implementing no-code, low-code, and custom solutions, and I thrive on leading and collaborating with both on-shore and off-shore development teams to drive innovation and deliver customer value.
I'm known for my exceptional communication skills, which allow me to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. I've had the pleasure of presenting at several industry conferences, including the Fabric Community Conference, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Convergence, and StarWest / East.
In my spare time, I enjoy indulging in my interests in U.S.A. Swimming, space exploration, science, engineering, and Lego. I'm passionate about creating software that solves real problems and makes a positive impact.
Area of Expertise
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Fabric Options for Dynamics 365 Business Central
In this session, we will explore how to effectively utilize Microsoft Fabric to meet your data warehousing needs, specifically integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Attendees will gain insights into the architecture, best practices, and tools available within Microsoft Fabric to streamline data management and enhance business intelligence capabilities. Whether you are a data engineer, business analyst, or IT manager, this session will provide valuable knowledge to optimize your data warehousing strategy.
Topics:
Introduction to Microsoft Fabric for Data Warehousing
Overview of Microsoft Fabric and its components
Key benefits of using Microsoft Fabric for data warehousing
Case studies and real-world examples
Integration Technologies for Extracting Data from Dynamics 365 Business Central
Overview of available integration technologies (e.g., Dataflows, Power Query, Azure Data Factory)
Best practices for extracting and transforming data from Business Central
Demonstration of a sample data extraction workflow
Optimizing Data Storage and Performance in Microsoft Fabric
Strategies for efficient data storage and management
Performance tuning and optimization techniques
Leveraging advanced analytics and reporting tools within Microsoft Fabric
Join us to unlock the full potential of your data warehousing solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Dynamics 365 Business Central!
Lessons Learned While Replacing ADF and Azure SQL
This session will explore the journey of migrating a client's data warehouse from an Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL-based setup to a Fabric Data Warehouse with Fabric Pipelines. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and best practices discovered during the migration process. The session aims to provide practical advice and actionable strategies for organizations considering a similar transition.
Session Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and speaker introduction
Overview of the session objectives and agenda
Background and Context (10 minutes)
Brief overview of the client's original data warehouse setup using Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL
Reasons for migrating to Fabric Data Warehouse and Fabric Pipelines
Planning the Migration (10 minutes)
Initial assessment and requirements gathering
Key considerations and challenges identified
Developing a migration strategy and timeline
Migration Process (15 minutes)
Detailed steps of the migration process
Tools and technologies used
Handling data transformation and integration
Ensuring data integrity and consistency
Challenges and Solutions (10 minutes)
Common challenges encountered during the migration
Solutions and workarounds implemented
Lessons learned and best practices
Post-Migration Activities (5 minutes)
Validation and testing
Performance tuning and optimization
Monitoring and maintenance
Q&A and Discussion (10 minutes)
Open floor for questions from the audience
Interactive discussion on specific challenges and experiences
Conclusion (5 minutes)
Recap of key takeaways
Final thoughts and recommendations
Information on additional resources and support
Microsoft Fabric Global Online Conference - North American Edition Sessionize Event
Microsoft Fabric Community Conference Sessionize Event
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