22-25 April 2026 Simon has 20 years experience of managing data solutions for small and large businesses in various sectors. Simon has worked on many Microsoft products starting with SQL Server where he became a Microsoft Certified Master. In the past few years working more with the Azure Data Platform building Modern Data Warehouses using Data Lakes, Databricks, CosmosDB and many other technologies.
He is a Databricks Certified Developer, and an Apache Spark fan. Having automated everything possible for as many years as he can remember he is a huge believer in DevOps practices to Test and Deploy data solutions - and make teams as efficient as possible.
He runs datathirst.net - a data platform consultancy focused on modern cloud solutions.
Simon D'Morias
Simon D'Morias's Training Days
Building a Modern Data Warehouse in AzureSQLBits 2020
The data warehouse is evolving. In this session we would look at the new technologies available that enable data warehousing in the Cloud. We will ingest, transform and present data looking at the different technologies.
DevOps your DBSQLBits 2018
Learn how to implement DevOps into your development process. We look at automating and controlling changes in a repeatable and reliable manner.
Dev Ops for Data 101 - Get your database deployedSQLBits 2016
This seminar covers the core skills to adopting a Dev Ops practice for your database having a Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) process using SQL Server Data tools (SSDT) and other industry tools;
Dev Ops for Data IntermediateSQLBits 2016
This extends the Devops for Data 101 session to enable you to handle more complex, real world problems such as more complex testing, handling different environments or client configurations, data replication, CDC and server level objects
Simon D'Morias's Sessions
How to get your DB DevOpsdSQLBits 2018
Resolve the common problems with building an automated DevOps release process. In one hour we will build a deployment pipeline to ensure reliable releases with controls in place. We will show you the techniques we use to make database DevOps possible
What is DevOps for Databases?SQLBits 2016
You have probably heard about DevOps, continuous integration and delivery? This session introduces the concepts and benefits of adopting these processes.
Top 5 Automated Database Deployment GotchasSQLBits 2016
Have you managed to implement, or are you struggling to implement, automated deployments for your databases, but keep hitting problems? Database deployments are complex - we look at the common problems.
Building a Modern Data Warehouse in AzureSQLBits 2020
The data warehouse is evolving. In this session we would look at the new technologies available that enable data warehousing in the Cloud. We will ingest, transform and present data looking at the different technologies.
DevOps your DBSQLBits 2018
Learn how to implement DevOps into your development process. We look at automating and controlling changes in a repeatable and reliable manner.
How to get your DB DevOpsdSQLBits 2018
Resolve the common problems with building an automated DevOps release process. In one hour we will build a deployment pipeline to ensure reliable releases with controls in place. We will show you the techniques we use to make database DevOps possible
Dev Ops for Data 101 - Get your database deployedSQLBits 2016
This seminar covers the core skills to adopting a Dev Ops practice for your database having a Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) process using SQL Server Data tools (SSDT) and other industry tools;
Dev Ops for Data IntermediateSQLBits 2016
This extends the Devops for Data 101 session to enable you to handle more complex, real world problems such as more complex testing, handling different environments or client configurations, data replication, CDC and server level objects
What is DevOps for Databases?SQLBits 2016
You have probably heard about DevOps, continuous integration and delivery? This session introduces the concepts and benefits of adopting these processes.
Top 5 Automated Database Deployment GotchasSQLBits 2016
Have you managed to implement, or are you struggling to implement, automated deployments for your databases, but keep hitting problems? Database deployments are complex - we look at the common problems.