22-25 April 2026

Dave Ruijter

Dave is a solution architect and engineer, specializing in crafting top-notch data and analytics solutions that navigate through the clouds of complexity with grace and precision. Propelled by an unyielding passion for empowering others, he tackles challenges head-on, piloting projects with creativity, determination, and ingenuity. Skilled in maneuvering the vast expanse of the Azure Data Platform and Microsoft Fabric, including mastering the cockpit of Power BI, he ensures every data journey is smooth and efficient. With an extensive logbook filled with consultancy flights, Dave is always ready to push the throttle, aiming to elevate each mission to stratospheric success. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award, he is celebrated in the tech community for his deep knowledge of Microsoft’s arsenal and his unwavering commitment to leading others through the skies of innovation.

Dave Ruijter's Sessions

Crafting Flight Simulations: The Art of Synthetic Data GenerationSQLBits 2024

Embrace the flight simulator of the data world: discover how synthetic data creates rich scenarios without real-world data risks.

Navigating the Skies of Data: A Flight Through Feature StoresSQLBits 2024

Embark on a journey through the dynamic realm of Feature Stores. Learn how they streamline data processes for ML projects, acting as the control tower for feature management.

Building an end-to-end and open solution to monitor and govern your entire data estateSQLBits 2023

Join us and learn how to build a unified overview on essential information regarding pipelines, performance, data quality, user activity, cost management, and much more. Shared to all stakeholders in a Power BI dataset and report. We'll share our learnings and best-practices along the way in a demo-rich day led by Azure Data Platform and Power BI experts.

No more data quality surprises in your Databricks, Synapse or Power BI solutions!SQLBits 2023

In this demo-rich session you will learn how you can implement a framework for data quality validation and monitoring, spanning your end-to-end data platform including Power BI!

Analytics at scale with Power BI and Azure SynapseSQLBits 2022

Learn how to design and build a truly scalable solution that spans both Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics

10 tips for a successful migration from Databricks and ADF to SynapseSQLBits 2022

Are you planning a migrating of your data platform to Azure Synapse Analytics? Is it currently based on Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Storage? Make sure to grab these 10 tips! We'll talk about Spark compatibilities, orchestration pitfalls and solution deployment differences.

Overview of Azure Synapse AnalyticsSQLBits 2022

Curious what Azure Synapse Analytics brings to the table? Bring your scuba gear, as we take a dive and explore everything it has to offer!