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Please join us on 15th June 2023 to learn about Microsoft Fabric.

What \~ Toronto Data Professionals Community (Virtual)

When \~ Thursday 15th June 2023

Agenda:

06:00 PM Networking and Introduction

06:15 PM Topic: Introducing Microsoft Fabric with Bradley Schacht who is a Principal Program Manager on the Microsoft Fabric product team based in Jacksonville, FL.

7:30 PM End

Where: Online via Microsoft team

Session Details: The world is awash with data and it is up to data professionals to make sense of it all. Just a few weeks ago Microsoft announced the next generation of analytics at Build: Microsoft Fabric!

Fabric is a complete end-to-end analytics platform bringing together Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Power BI in a single location and more deeply integrated than ever. It’s built on a SaaS platform which helps deliver innovation more quickly and allowing users to get up and running in seconds. At the core Fabric provides a lake-centric and open data hub using the popular Delta format with built-in security, governance, and compliance throughout. At the edge, Fabric delivers flexibility for data scientists, data warehouse developers, and Power BI users to build and analyze using their unique skill sets.

During this session we will discuss the guiding principles and architecture behind Fabric and show a lot of demos! Whether you’re a data engineer, data scientist, data warehouse developer, or an existing Power BI user, Fabric has something for everyone. You won’t want to miss this session!

Speaker Bio: Bradley Schacht is a Principal Program Manager on the Microsoft Fabric product team based in Jacksonville, FL. Bradley is a former consultant, trainer, and has authored 5 SQL Server and Power BI books, most recently the Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide. As a member of the Microsoft Fabric Customer Advisory Team (CAT), Bradley works directly with customers to solve some of their most complex data problems and helps shape the future of Microsoft Fabric. Bradley gives back to the community through speaking at events such as the PASS Summit, SQL Saturdays, Code Camps, and user groups across the country including locally at the Jacksonville SQL Server User Group (JSSUG). He is a contributor on SQLServerCentral.com and blogs on his personal site, BradleySchacht.com.

Discover the power of transforming raw data into actionable insights with "Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide." This comprehensive guide introduces you to the core functionalities of Power BI, emphasizing practical demonstration on building data models, visualizations, and streamlining business intelligence processes. By following this book, you'll elevate your data analysis and storytelling skills. What this Book will help me do Connect and import data from various sources into Power BI. Master the usage of Power Query Editor for efficient data cleansing. Create effective and visually appealing Power BI dashboards. Understand and implement data security features, such as row-level and column-level security. Administer a Power BI environment effectively, including tenant management and cloud deployments. Author(s) Devin Knight, Erin Ostrowsky, Mitchell Pearson, and Bradley Schacht are seasoned experts in the field of data analysis and business intelligence. With years of practical experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge in Power BI and data visualization. Their passion for educating others is evident in their clear, approachable, and structured writing style. Who is it for? This book is designed for professionals seeking to delve into Microsoft Power BI's functionalities. Ideal readers include business analysts, data professionals, or enthusiasts aiming to transition from Excel-based solutions to BI platforms. Both beginners wanting to learn BI concepts and intermediate users looking to solidify their Power BI skills will benefit greatly.