22-25 April 2026

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services. Since 2008, he has been a self-employed consultant in large and medium-sized projects in all sectors across Europe. He has been visiting SQL Saturdays all over Europe since 2013.Since 2017 Alexander speaks at national and international conferences / user groups about Data Warehouse, BI, Azure and AI.

Alexander Klein's Sessions

From Awareness to Action: Building Healthy Habits in an IT LifestyleSQLBits 2026

Long hours at a desk and remote work make inactivity a common risk in IT roles. This session focuses on practical, sustainable ways to improve health without extreme diets or fitness plans. You’ll learn how to integrate more movement into your workday, make smarter nutrition choices to support stable blood sugar, and recognize early warning signs from your body. The goal is simple: small, realistic habits that help you stay healthy, energized, and productive over the long term.

5 minutes about generative AI for data engineersSQLBits 2026

Generative AI models such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot have become valuable tools for data engineers. Their ability to automatically generate text, complete code and find creative solutions can make everyday work much easier.

Next-generation analytics in practice: Databricks and Microsoft FabricSQLBits 2026

Two platforms, one mission: turning data into impact. Databricks, the lakehouse trailblazer, goes head‑to‑head with Microsoft Fabric, the all‑in‑one analytics engine redefining the Microsoft ecosystem. This session slices through the hype and compares how both platforms deliver on architecture, data management, ML, BI, governance, scalability, and cost. The core question: which platform truly fits your organization’s future?

Talking about physical health - Blood sugar: the underestimated dangerSQLBits 2025

In this session, we look at the underestimated risks of high blood sugar levels and possible countermeasures. Even regular visits to the doctor often don't include a blood glucose analysis for people who are not yet of retirement age.