Unlock new possibilities in data analysis by combining the strengths of PowerShell with the versatility of DuckDB. As someone with a SQL background and no Python experience, I discovered how to wield OLAP techniques within PowerShell, enabling powerful querying and data manipulation capabilities against Parquet files both locally and in Azure.

In this talk, I will share my journey of integrating DuckDB with PowerShell, demonstrating how I was able to set up a basic OLAP infrastructure on my local laptop—something I had never achieved before. Investigating Parquet files for data errors has never been easier, thanks to DuckDB's innovative approach.

Join me as I provide a practical demo and explore the possibilities that arise from merging these two languages. Whether you're a SQL professional looking to expand your toolkit or someone intrigued by the potential of local and cloud-based OLAP solutions, this session will reveal how to leverage PowerShell and DuckDB to elevate your data analysis capabilities.