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17:45 – 18:00 Intro and updates 18:00 – 19:00 Srinivaas Jaganaathan: Bridging SQL Server and Power Platform: Automating Council Service Requests for Real Impact.

I will share how councils can break down data silos by connecting SQL Server with Power Platform and Azure to automate public service requests — everything from pothole fixes to noise complaints. You’ll see practical, hands-on ways to build workflows that speed up approvals, use data insights to prioritize cases, and keep citizens updated in real time. This session is for anyone curious about combining SQL, cloud tech, and automation to solve real-world problems. I’ll keep it practical, showing how you can leverage familiar tools to drive better outcomes in government or any service-driven organization.

19:00 – 19:15 Break & Pizza 19:15 – 20:15 Steve Powell : The new JSON data type and indexing features in SQL2025. What it is and is it worth it?

Steve has been working with SQL server for longer than he likes to admit and developing code for longer still. He works as a Lead Data Engineer for a Telecoms company, which is way less exciting than it sounds. He spends far too much time dodging meetings and cursing developers who think documentation is something that happens to other people, but its the only way he can fund his ongoing Lego addiction.

Please join us for a meet-up with co-authors Stephanie Zimmer, Rebecca Powell, and Isabella Velásquez on Analyzing Complex Survey Data in R! This meet-up is being co-organized with R-Ladies RTP.

Topic: Surveys are powerful tools, but to ensure the accurate interpretation of results, they require specific analysis methods. With the `srvyr` package and `tidyverse` family of functions, we are able to analyze survey data with weights to derive meaningful results. Our new book, Exploring Complex Survey Data Analysis Using R, goes through how to do this step-by-step. You can view the book here: https://tidy-survey-r.github.io/tidy-survey-book/.

Agenda: This webinar will start with an overview of the importance of weighting in survey analysis and the framework for conducting survey analysis in R. We will highlight examples from the book, including how to calculate means and perform t-tests. Knowing that publication-ready tables are important, we will show you how to efficiently create reproducible tables using your final weighted data! We will end with time for Q&A and discussion.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites. All members are encouraged to attend.

Code of Conduct: R-Ladies is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. For more information, see the code of conduct.

Discover how to harness the full potential of Microsoft Power BI in "Microsoft Power BI Cookbook". Through its recipe-based structure, this book offers step-by-step guidance on mastering data integration, crafting impactful visualizations, and utilizing Power BI's latest features like Hybrid tables and enhanced scorecards. This edition equips you with the skills to transform raw data into actionable insights for your organization. What this Book will help me do Turn business data into actionable insights by utilizing Microsoft Data Fabric effectively. Create engaging and clear visualizations through Hybrid tables and advanced reporting techniques. Gain competence in managing real-time data accuracy and implementing dynamic analytics in Power BI. Ensure robust data compliance and governance integrated seamlessly into business reporting workflows. Leverage cutting-edge Power BI features to prepare for emerging trends in data intelligence. Author(s) Greg Deckler and None Powell, both esteemed professionals in the Power BI and data analytics domain, co-author this comprehensive guide. With decades of experience, they bring vast knowledge and practical skills to this work, presenting it in a structured and approachable manner. Both are dedicated to empowering learners of all levels to excel with Power BI. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professionals like data analysts, business intelligence developers, and IT specialists focused on reporting. It suits readers with a basic familiarity with Power BI, looking to deepen their understanding. If you aim to stay current with Power BI's most modern practices and features, this book will help you achieve that. Additionally, it supports those aiming to enhance business decision-making through better visualizations and advanced analysis.

Join us as we celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Hyperledger Foundation, a milestone that marks an era of significant advancement in enterprise-grade blockchain technologies.

This isn't just an anniversary; it's a testament to the transformative journey of blockchain technology in the enterprise realm.

The event will take place on February 14th at 7AM PT/10AM ET/4PM CET/8:30 PM IST. You are welcome to register here

10:00 AM EST - Welcome and Introduction

Daniela Barbosa, Hyperledger Foundation Executive Director Opening remarks, including a look back at Hyperledger Foundation milestones, updates from across the ecosystem and an introduction to the day’s events.

10:15 AM EST - The Hyperledger Foundation Journey: Building the Enterprise Blockchain Market

David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture; Johnna Powell, Managing Director and Global Head of Technology, Research and Innovation, DTTC; Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow - VP Technology; and Sophia Lopez, Founder and President, Kaleido.

A deep dive into the impact of Hyperledger Foundation on the development and deployment of enterprise-grade blockchain technologies over the last eight years. The discussion will include a 10+ minute Q&A session.

10:45 AM EST - Community Recognition Awards An opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate community contributions, showcased through on-screen images and acknowledgments.

10:50 AM EST - Digital Assets and Tokenization: Today and Tomorrow

Barnaby Nelson, CEO, TheValueExchange (Moderator); Peter Munnings, Co-Founder & COO, Adhara; Ryan Rugg, Head of Global of Digital Assets TTS, Citi; and Roy E. Ben-Hur - Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory

A panel discussion covering the current trends and future opportunities in digital assets and tokenization. The discussion will include a Q&A segment.

11:25 AM EST - Interoperability Update: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

Hart Montgomery, CTO, Hyperledger Foundation (Moderator); Tracy Kuhrt. Associate Director, Blockchain and Multiparty Systems Architecture, Accenture, and Hyperledger TOC chair; Yuval Rooz, Co-founder and CEO, Digital Asset; and Richard Brown, CTO, R3.

11:55 AM EST - Hyperledger Foundation 2024 Daniela Barbosa.

You are welcome to register here

Join us as we celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Hyperledger Foundation, a milestone that marks an era of significant advancement in enterprise-grade blockchain technologies.

This isn't just an anniversary; it's a testament to the transformative journey of blockchain technology in the enterprise realm.

The event will take place on February 14th at 7AM PT/10AM ET/4PM CET/8:30 PM IST. You are welcome to register here

10:00 AM EST - Welcome and Introduction

Daniela Barbosa, Hyperledger Foundation Executive Director Opening remarks, including a look back at Hyperledger Foundation milestones, updates from across the ecosystem and an introduction to the day’s events.

10:15 AM EST - The Hyperledger Foundation Journey: Building the Enterprise Blockchain Market

David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture; Johnna Powell, Managing Director and Global Head of Technology, Research and Innovation, DTTC; Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow - VP Technology; and Sophia Lopez, Founder and President, Kaleido.

A deep dive into the impact of Hyperledger Foundation on the development and deployment of enterprise-grade blockchain technologies over the last eight years. The discussion will include a 10+ minute Q&A session.

10:45 AM EST - Community Recognition Awards An opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate community contributions, showcased through on-screen images and acknowledgments.

10:50 AM EST - Digital Assets and Tokenization: Today and Tomorrow

Barnaby Nelson, CEO, TheValueExchange (Moderator); Peter Munnings, Co-Founder & COO, Adhara; Ryan Rugg, Head of Global of Digital Assets TTS, Citi; and Roy E. Ben-Hur - Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory

A panel discussion covering the current trends and future opportunities in digital assets and tokenization. The discussion will include a Q&A segment.

11:25 AM EST - Interoperability Update: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

Hart Montgomery, CTO, Hyperledger Foundation (Moderator); Tracy Kuhrt. Associate Director, Blockchain and Multiparty Systems Architecture, Accenture, and Hyperledger TOC chair; Yuval Rooz, Co-founder and CEO, Digital Asset; and Richard Brown, CTO, R3.

11:55 AM EST - Hyperledger Foundation 2024 Daniela Barbosa.

You are welcome to register here

Join us as we celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Hyperledger Foundation, a milestone that marks an era of significant advancement in enterprise-grade blockchain technologies.

This isn't just an anniversary; it's a testament to the transformative journey of blockchain technology in the enterprise realm.

The event will take place on February 14th at 7AM PT/10AM ET/4PM CET/8:30 PM IST. You are welcome to register here

10:00 AM EST - Welcome and Introduction

Daniela Barbosa, Hyperledger Foundation Executive Director Opening remarks, including a look back at Hyperledger Foundation milestones, updates from across the ecosystem and an introduction to the day’s events.

10:15 AM EST - The Hyperledger Foundation Journey: Building the Enterprise Blockchain Market

David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture; Johnna Powell, Managing Director and Global Head of Technology, Research and Innovation, DTTC; Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow - VP Technology; and Sophia Lopez, Founder and President, Kaleido.

A deep dive into the impact of Hyperledger Foundation on the development and deployment of enterprise-grade blockchain technologies over the last eight years. The discussion will include a 10+ minute Q&A session.

10:45 AM EST - Community Recognition Awards An opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate community contributions, showcased through on-screen images and acknowledgments.

10:50 AM EST - Digital Assets and Tokenization: Today and Tomorrow

Barnaby Nelson, CEO, TheValueExchange (Moderator); Peter Munnings, Co-Founder & COO, Adhara; Ryan Rugg, Head of Global of Digital Assets TTS, Citi; and Roy E. Ben-Hur - Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory

A panel discussion covering the current trends and future opportunities in digital assets and tokenization. The discussion will include a Q&A segment.

11:25 AM EST - Interoperability Update: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

Hart Montgomery, CTO, Hyperledger Foundation (Moderator); Tracy Kuhrt. Associate Director, Blockchain and Multiparty Systems Architecture, Accenture, and Hyperledger TOC chair; Yuval Rooz, Co-founder and CEO, Digital Asset; and Richard Brown, CTO, R3.

11:55 AM EST - Hyperledger Foundation 2024 Daniela Barbosa.

You are welcome to register here

Join us as we celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Hyperledger Foundation, a milestone that marks an era of significant advancement in enterprise-grade blockchain technologies.

This isn't just an anniversary; it's a testament to the transformative journey of blockchain technology in the enterprise realm.

The event will take place on February 14th at 7AM PT/10AM ET/4PM CET/8:30 PM IST. You are welcome to register here

10:00 AM EST - Welcome and Introduction

Daniela Barbosa, Hyperledger Foundation Executive Director Opening remarks, including a look back at Hyperledger Foundation milestones, updates from across the ecosystem and an introduction to the day’s events.

10:15 AM EST - The Hyperledger Foundation Journey: Building the Enterprise Blockchain Market

David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture; Johnna Powell, Managing Director and Global Head of Technology, Research and Innovation, DTTC; Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow - VP Technology; and Sophia Lopez, Founder and President, Kaleido.

A deep dive into the impact of Hyperledger Foundation on the development and deployment of enterprise-grade blockchain technologies over the last eight years. The discussion will include a 10+ minute Q&A session.

10:45 AM EST - Community Recognition Awards An opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate community contributions, showcased through on-screen images and acknowledgments.

10:50 AM EST - Digital Assets and Tokenization: Today and Tomorrow

Barnaby Nelson, CEO, TheValueExchange (Moderator); Peter Munnings, Co-Founder & COO, Adhara; Ryan Rugg, Head of Global of Digital Assets TTS, Citi; and Roy E. Ben-Hur - Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory

A panel discussion covering the current trends and future opportunities in digital assets and tokenization. The discussion will include a Q&A segment.

11:25 AM EST - Interoperability Update: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

Hart Montgomery, CTO, Hyperledger Foundation (Moderator); Tracy Kuhrt. Associate Director, Blockchain and Multiparty Systems Architecture, Accenture, and Hyperledger TOC chair; Yuval Rooz, Co-founder and CEO, Digital Asset; and Richard Brown, CTO, R3.

11:55 AM EST - Hyperledger Foundation 2024 Daniela Barbosa.

You are welcome to register here

Join PyData NYC at 1177 Avenue of Americas (IBM) on Feb 8th 6:30 PM for our 2024 kick-off event with James Powell, Chairman of the NumFOCUS Board of Directors.

🍕 Pizza and drinks sponsored by NumFocus!

Agenda: Welcome and Introduction to PyData NYC & NumFocus: 15 mins Speaker: James Powell Overview of the PyData NYC & NumFocus, its mission, and the vibrant ecosystem it fosters. Learn how NumFocus supports and promotes open-source scientific software and the role they play in the data science community. Women in Data Science (WiDS): 15 mins Speaker: Susan Malaika, IBM Generative AI Applied: 15 mins Speaker: Abhishek Upadhyay, Mckinsey & Co. Networking: 30 mins Connect with fellow data enthusiasts, professionals, and community leaders. Build meaningful connections and forge collaborations.

---------------------------------------------------------------- RSVP is required, please note that walk-ins will not be accepted. Note: Per building policy, RSVPs will close at 12 pm on Feb Doors @ 6 pm Event @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Venue provided by IBM: 1177 Ave of Americas 6th floor ---------------------------------------------------------------- The building requires a government-issued photo ID for entrance. This, and all PyData NYC events, is an all-levels event. Newcomers and beginners are welcome. This, and all NumFOCUS-affiliated events and spaces, both in-person and online are governed by a Code of Conduct. More at https://pydata.org/code-of-conduct/ This event may be recorded.

NYC Python will be joining PyData NYC at 1177 Avenue of Americas (IBM) on Feb 8th 6:30 PM for our 2024 kick-off event with James Powell, Chairman of the NumFOCUS Board of Directors.

⚠️Please RSVP with PyData NYC here: https://www.meetup.com/pydatanyc/events/298766185/

🍕 Pizza and drinks sponsored by NumFocus!

Agenda:

Welcome and Introduction to PyData NYC & NumFocus Speaker: James Powell Overview of the PyData NYC & NumFocus, its mission, and the vibrant ecosystem it fosters. Learn how NumFocus supports and promotes open-source scientific software and the role they play in the data science community.

[Pending] Women in Data Science (WiDS) Speaker: Susan Malaika, IBM

[Pending] Generative AI Use Cases Speaker: Abhishek Upadhyay, McKinsey

Networking Connect with fellow data enthusiasts, professionals, and community leaders. Build meaningful connections and forge collaborations. ---------------------------------------------------------------- RSVP is required, please note that walk-ins will not be accepted. Note: Per building policy, RSVPs will close at 12 pm on Feb 6. Doors @ 6 pm Event @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Venue provided by IBM: 1177 Ave of Americas 6th floor ---------------------------------------------------------------- The building requires a government-issued photo ID for entrance. This, and all PyData NYC events, is an all-levels event. Newcomers and beginners are welcome. This, and all NumFOCUS-affiliated events and spaces, both in-person and online are governed by a Code of Conduct. More at https://pydata.org/code-of-conduct/ This event may be recorded.

This third volume of the best-selling "Data Model Resource Book" series revolutionizes the data modeling discipline by answering the question "How can you save significant time while improving the quality of any type of data modeling effort?" In contrast to the first two volumes, this new volume focuses on the fundamental, underlying patterns that affect over 50 percent of most data modeling efforts. These patterns can be used to considerably reduce modeling time and cost, to jump-start data modeling efforts, as standards and guidelines to increase data model consistency and quality, and as an objective source against which an enterprise can evaluate data models. Praise for The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 3 "Len and Paul look beneath the superficial issues of data modeling and have produced a work that is a must for every serious designer and manager of an IT project." " The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 3: Universal Patterns for Data Modeling is a great source for reusable patterns you can use to save a tremendous amount of time, effort, and cost on any data modeling effort. Len Silverston and Paul Agnewhave provided an indispensable reference of very high-quality patterns for the most foundational types of datamodel structures. This book represents a revolutionary leap in moving the data modeling profession forward." — Ron Powell, Cofounder and Editorial Director of the Business Intelligence Network "After we model a Customer, Product, or Order, there is still more about each of these that remains to be captured, such as roles they play, classifications in which they belong, or states in which they change. The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 3: Universal Patterns for Data Modeling clearly illustrates these common structures. Len Silverston and Paul Agnew have created a valuable addition to our field, allowing us to improve the consistency and quality of our models by leveraging the many common structures within this text." — Steve Hoberman, Best-Selling Author of Data Modeling Made Simple "The large national health insurance company I work at has actively used these data patterns and the (Universal Data Models) UDM, ahead of this book, through Len Silverston’s UDM Jump Start engagement. The patterns have found their way into the core of our Enterprise Information Model, our data warehouse designs, and progressively into key business function databases. We are getting to reuse the patterns across projects and are reaping benefits in understanding, flexibility, and time-to-market. Thanks so much." — David Chasteen, Enterprise Information Architect "Reusing proven data modeling design patterns means exactly that. Data models become stable, but remain very flexible to accommodate changes. We have had the fortune of having Len and Paul share the patterns that are described in this book via our engagements with Universal Data Models, LLC. These data modeling design patterns have helped us to focus on the essential business issues because we have leveraged these reusable building blocks for many of the standard design problems. These design patterns have also helped us to evaluate the quality of data models for their intended purpose. Many times there are a lot of enhancements required. Too often the very specialized business-oriented data model is also implemented physically. This may have significant drawbacks to flexibility. I’m looking forward to increasing the data modeling design pattern competence within Nokia with the help of this book." — Teemu Mattelmaki, Chief Information Architect, Nokia "Once again, Len Silverston, this time together with Paul Agnew, has made a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge about datamodels, and the act of building sound data models. As a professional data modeler, and teacher of data modeling for almost three decades, I have always been aware that I had developed some familiar mental "patterns" which I acquired very early in my data modeling experience. When teaching data modeling, we use relatively simple workshops, but they are carefully designed so the students will see and acquire a lot of these basic "patterns" — templates that they will recognize and can use to interpret different subject matter into data model form quickly and easily. I’ve always used these patterns in the course of facilitating data modeling sessions; I was able to recognize "Ah, this is just like . . .," and quickly apply a pattern that I’d seen before. But, in all this time, I’ve never sat down and clearly categorized and documented what each of these “patterns’’ actually was in such a way that they could be easily and clearly communicated to others; Len and Paul have done exactly that. As in the other Data Model Resource Books, the thinking and writing is extraordinarily clear and understandable. I personally would have been very proud to have authored this book, and I sincerely applaud Len and Paul for another great contribution to the art and science of data modeling. It will be of great value to any data modeler." — William G. Smith, President, William G. Smith & Associates, www.williamgsmith.com "Len Silverston and Paul Agnew’s book, Universal Patterns for Data Modeling, is essential reading for anyone undertaking commercial datamodeling. With this latest volume that compiles and insightfully describes fundamental, universal data patterns, The Data Model Resource Book series represents the most important contribution to the data modeling discipline in the last decade." — Dr. Graeme Simsion, Author of Data Modeling Essentials and Data Modeling Theory and Practice "Volume 3 of this trilogy is a most welcome addition to Len Silverston’s two previous books in this area. Guidance has existed for some time for those who desire to use pattern-based analysis to jump-start their data modeling efforts. Guidance exists for those who want to use generalized and industry-specific data constructs to leverage their efforts. What has been missing is guidance to those of us needing guidance to complete the roughly one-third of data models that are not generalized or industry-specific. This is where the magic of individual organizational strategies must manifest itself, and Len and Paul have done so clearly and articulately in a manner that complements the first two volumes of The Data Model Resource Book. By adding this book to Volumes 1 and 2 you will be gaining access to some of the most integrated data modeling guidance available on the planet." — Dr. Peter Aiken, Author of XML in Data Management and data management industry leader VCU/Data Blueprint