Robert French

From the first day at university when Robert was introduced to a mainframe computer, it was love at first sight. Since then he has worked hard to establish a career in Business Intelligence. Having worked in a diverse range of industries such as Banking, Retail, Architecture, and Grant Management software. Currently the co-organizer of the Glasgow Data user group. He is always on the lookout for more computer mischief.

Robert French's Sessions

Make my report pop - using psychology, physiology, and design to create dazzling reportsSQLBits 2024

Reports are often seen as dry and boring, but they don't have to be. We can create informative and visually appealing reports by understanding how the human brain processes information and how we respond to different colours and designs. Reports can be visually appealing and engaging.This session will show how to use. Use psychology, brain physiology, color theory, and design principles to create dazzling reports. Psychology, use Gestalt psychology to direct your audience's attention to the most important information. Use priming to influence your audience's expectations and perceptions. Use storytelling to make your report more relatable and engaging. Brain physiology, use visuals to communicate your key points quickly and effectively.Keep your audience's limited working memory in mind. Color theory to create a visually appealing and engaging report. Design principles, visual hierarchy to guide your audience's attention. Create a balanced and visually appealing report. Use unity to create a unified look and feel. Choose fonts that are easy to read and complement the overall design of your report, and so much more

How to be awesome at getting your next jobSQLBits 2024

Finding that job you desire and want can be hard work. First, writing that CV that gets your name on the interview list. Then, making the first good impression at the interview, handling those tough questions easily. These skills are something you can learn This session, is based on many years real life hard won experience. What will be shared is tips and techniques that have got me jobs I wanted. This session is full of practical advice that you to can take away and use in your life. I will share some of the tips and techniques I have used to get roles over our career. * Creating a CV that gets noticed. * How to work with recruitment agents. * What to say when you speak with recruitment agents. * Ways to get your name to the top of the recruiter's list. * How to prepare for an interview * Get some insider tips on how to deal with those difficult interview questions. * What to say and what not say at an interview. * First hand advice from someone who has been on both sides of the job interview. When you leave this session, you have techniques and tips you can use as soon as you leave the session to help you in your search for that role you want.

Ask the Expert - Group B (Wed: 13:50 to 15:40)SQLBits 2024

Come and see to some of our amazing speakers on one of these topics: 5. Data Science and Analytics: 6. Microsoft Tools and Technologies: 7. Programming and Development: 8. Data Management and Governance: 9. User Experience and Design:

Ask the Expert - Group A (Sat, 9:00 to 9:50)SQLBits 2024

Come and see to some of our amazing speakers on one of these topics: 1. SQL and Databases: 2. Microsoft Fabric and Related Technologies: 3. Power BI and Data Visualization: 4. Azure and Cloud Technologies:

Ask the Expert - Group B (Sat: 16:00 to 16:50)SQLBits 2024

Come and see to some of our amazing speakers on one of these topics: 5. Data Science and Analytics: 6. Microsoft Tools and Technologies: 7. Programming and Development: 8. Data Management and Governance: 9. User Experience and Design:

Power BI Incremental refresh made simple.SQLBits 2023

Power BI has many amazing features that will make life much easier and more efficient. Yes, incremental refresh is one of them, so you read the official Microsoft documentation. Maybe once, then again, just a few more times. Now you have more questions than answers. Or was that just how I felt? If you thought the same thing or want to ask questions, this session is for you. This session will look at setting up incremental refreshes for both Dataflows and Datasets. Explain what ALL the different settings mean and words we can all understand. How will I perform this daring feat? Using a combination of words, pictures and examples. As part of the presentation, I will share the demo code so you can try this at home. Leaving this session, you will understand how to configure Incremental Refresh and use it when you return to your office. You will have a link to the code shown as part of the session. So that you to can see how it works.

The art and skill of listeningSQLBits 2020

We all want to be listened to. In our busy world sometimes we forget how to listen, often to other people. There are advantages to listening, and its a skill we can learn.

10 reasons to look at using Azure Data StudioSQLBits 2020

Yet another new tool from Microsoft ! Why should you consider using it? Thats a good question. In this session we will explore at least 10 reasons to use the tool, and maybe a few more.