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Chris Hetzler

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

  • Business & Management
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Media & Information
  • Physical & Life Sciences

Topics

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Power platform
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • Microsoft Technologies
  • Microsoft Data Platform
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Microservice Architecture
  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Power Virtual Agents
  • Microsoft Office365
  • Microsoft Flow
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps
  • Microsoft 365 Security
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services
  • Microsoft AI
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Azure Security
  • Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
  • What is Microsoft Azure
  • Dynamics
  • Dynamics AX
  • Dynamics CRM
  • dynamics 365 sales
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Dynamics 365 Portals
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Insights
  • Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Science & AI
  • Copilot Studio
  • Custom Copilots
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Copilot/AI
  • Azure
  • Azure PaaS
  • Azure Data Platform
  • Azure IaaS
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure Data & AI
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure Security
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure SQL Server
  • Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure Data Lake
  • Azure Cognitive Services
  • Azure AD
  • Azure App Service
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Visual Studio
  • Visual Studio / .NET
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Data Visualization Tools
  • Reporting & Visualisations
  • Visual Studio Team Services
  • Power Apps
  • power bi
  • Power Automate
  • Power Platform - Low Code
  • Power Automate (Flow)
  • Power Virtual Agents
  • Power BI Dataflows
  • Power Platform Governance
  • Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 a Power Platform
  • Power Platform
  • Power Query
  • Power BI / Fabric
  • Azure Service Fabric
  • Microsoft Fabric Analytics
  • MS Fabric
  • Data Fabric
  • M365
  • M365 Copilot
  • Copliot Agents
  • M365 Development
  • Copilot for Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio

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 Community Conference Sessionize Event

March 2025 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Chris Hetzler

Eide Bailly, Solution Architect, Senior Manager

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

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