As a data engineer tasked with setting up Azure Synapse and data lakes for each client manually, I found myself frustrated by the repetitive nature of these tasks. Motivated by a desire to work smarter, not harder, I embarked on a journey to embrace Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with a particular focus on Azure Bicep. In this session, I'll share my experiences and insights gained from leveraging Bicep to automate deployment workflows and eliminate manual drudgery. From the initial challenges of manual setup to the newfound efficiencies unlocked through Bicep, attendees will gain practical knowledge on streamlining data infrastructure deployment. Join me as we explore how Bicep empowers data engineers to work more efficiently, enforce best practices, and achieve consistency across client environments. Whether you're a seasoned data engineer or new to the world of IaC, this session will inspire you to harness the power of automation and banish repetitive tasks for good.