Ask the Expert - Group B (Fri - 10:10 to 11:00)

2024

TL; DR

Come and see to some of our amazing speakers on one of these topics: 5. Data Science and Analytics: 6. Microsoft Tools and Technologies: 7. Programming and Development: 8. Data Management and Governance: 9. User Experience and Design:

Session Details

'Got a problem? Don't know who to call? Bring it to SQLBits and get it solved by our panel of experts!

More information can be found here:
https://sqlbits.com/news/ask-the-experts-at-the-experts-lounge/

5. Data Science and Analytics: Paul Andrew, Nagaraj Sengodan
7. Programming and Development:, Niall Langley, Sander Stad
8. Data Management and Governance:Nagaraj Sengodan
9. User Experience and Design: Ashley Graham Brown

3 things you'll get out of this session

Paul Andrew's other proposed sessions for 2026

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An Introduction to Delta Lake and The Lakehouse - 2026

Building Near Real-time Data Solutions in Microsoft Azure & Fabric - 2026

Data & Community: An Amazing Network Of Peers Supporting Innovation & Growth - 2026

Data Modelling: The Lost Art of Turning Inputs into Insights - 2026

Designing & Delivering Data Products: From Mesh Principles to Data Fabric Automation - 2026

Fabric Data Activator: Real-Time Data Feeds, Automated Alerts & Stock Intelligence - 2026

Fast-Track Your Lakehouse Build with a Metadata Framework - 2026

Microsoft Fabric Platform Governance - Where To Start - 2026

Paul Andrew's previous sessions

An Evolution of Data Architectures - Lambda, Kappa, Delta, Mesh & Fabric

How has advancements in highly scalable cloud technology influenced the design principals we apply when building data platform solutions?

Niall Langley's previous sessions

Better ETL with Managed Airflow in ADF

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Sander Stad's previous sessions

Streamlining Power BI with PowerShell

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Ashley Graham-Brown's previous sessions

The future of accessibility - lessons from research

Accessibility often looks at standards and minimums, but what underpins those guidelines? What other guidelines are out there and what advice can they give? What's the latest understanding from research and what can we learn?

Nagaraj Sengodan's other proposed sessions for 2026

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Agentic Architectural Patterns for Building Multi-Agent Systems - 2026

Building Intelligent Enterprise Data Applications in Regulated, Large-Scale Environments - 2026

Connecting SQL Data Platforms to Modern Applications - 2026

Empowering Enterprises with Microsoft Fabric:The Ultimate Analytics Solution for Onelake & Lakehouse - 2026

Mastering AI Agents for Databases - 2026

Practical AI Agents with OpenAI Agents SDK - 2026

Nagaraj Sengodan's previous sessions

Data Quality Revolution : The Fabric-OpenAI Approach

In this session, we'll walk you through practical techniques for handling various data issues, such as formatting problems, conversion, and more. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting your data journey, this session will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to turn chaotic datasets into valuable insights. Don't miss this opportunity to master the art of data cleaning with Fabric and Open AI.