SQLBits 2022

Maximising everyone's super powers - Panel discussion

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience of managing neurodiversity in the work place. Welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

The work place is a challenging place to be. There are pressures from colleagues, bosses, clients, as well as pressures from home, family. All of these pressures impact how individuals are able to perform at work, and sadly in many cases results in people not achieving their potential.

Everybody is different and everybody responds to pressures in different ways. If you want to succeed or want your team to succeed, understanding how individuals work is crucial. This enables ways of working to be amended to enable everyone to maximise their super powers.

Some believe that neurodiversity is only something to consider for those with ADHD, or Autism. My experience is that the many of the approaches that are put forward to help nuero atypical people, are beneficial to everyone, because everyone has some atypical behaviour AND will definitely encounter others that are. Especially in our industry.

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience and welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

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Simon Sabin's previous sessions

Maximising everyone's super powers - Panel discussion

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience of managing neurodiversity in the work place. Welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

Achieving PCI with SQL Server - Don't be the next Sony

This session covers all aspects of what you need to do, to enable the storage of card details in SQL Server and achieve PCI certification. We will deep dive into the solutions for storing the data securely using SQL Servers encryption functionality

Performance tuning from the field

In this session we will look at some common practices I have seen in the field that cause performance problems. We will diagnose the cause of the problem and the resolution to the problem.

10 things you should never do with SQL Server

In this session we will look at some of the practices that you shouldn't follow when developing a SQL Server database. We will cover items such as query design, table design, indexes, constraints and more. After this session you will have some practices that you know you should avoid in your SQL Server database if you want the best performance. If you have them you will know what you need to do to resolve them.

Matthew Roche's previous sessions

Oh my goodness - the BI Power Hour is back!!

Maximising everyone's super powers - Panel discussion

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience of managing neurodiversity in the work place. Welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

Roche's Maxim of Data Transformation

As far upstream as possible. As far downstream as necessary. In 20 minutes.

Unleashing your personal superpower

An honest look at how to succeed in tech, despite your brain's best efforts to stop you.

Azure Data Catalog Adoption Patterns and Best Practices

Get the most from Data Catalog with patterns and practices.

Eugene Meidinger's other proposed sessions for 2026

Fabric for SQL Server Devs and DBAs - 2026

Fabric Licensing, Pricing, and Cost management - In Plain English - 2026

Hands on LLMS for Power BI Devs - 2026

Hands on LLMs for Power BI Devs - 2026

How I Deal with Depression - 2026

Keeping up with Technology: Drinking from the Firehose - 2026

Optimizing SQL Server Performance for Power BI - 2026

Eugene Meidinger's previous sessions

How I Deal with Depression

What does depression feel like and how can you deal with it? This talk covers a data driven approach to treating depression.

Power Query in 20 Minutes - How it Works

Power Query is showing up in more and more technologies, such as Power BI and Fabric. It's easy to get started but not easy to understand. In this session we'll go through some of the internals so you have a better grasp of the tool.

DAX in 20 Minutes - The Hard Parts

One of the biggest hurdles in learning how to use Power BI is the DAX modeling language. While it looks simple, like Excel formulas, it requires a who set of mental models to use effectively. In this session, we'll cover all the roadblocks to getting started with DAX.

How I Deal with Depression

In the talk, we'll talk about the different types of depression and how to identify it. We'll also about some of the different ways that you can treat it. I will cover my personal experiences and what has worked for me personally

How Leaders Can Support Their Employee’s Mental Health

Sometimes as leaders it's hard to know how to address the topic of of a an employee's mental health. Come to this session for come practical, straightforward strategies to be used to address a very difficult topic.

How I Deal with Depression

What does depression feel like and how can you deal with it? This talk covers a data driven approach to treating depression.

Maximising everyone's super powers - Panel discussion

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience of managing neurodiversity in the work place. Welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

Power BI Licensing in 20 Minutes

Power BI licensing can be confusing. In this talk we'll cover the difference between user licensing and capacity licensing.

Sarah Francis's previous sessions

Being Brilliantly Bonkers: Neurodiversity, mental health, & inclusion

1 in 7 people are neurodivergent: our brains are wired differently and we experience the world in unusual ways. The same applies for many people with long term mental health challenges. In this session I'll share practical steps you can take to build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, learn, and be their authentic selves

Maximising everyone's super powers - Panel discussion

In this panel we will discuss approaches with leaders in the field who have first hand experience of managing neurodiversity in the work place. Welcome questions from the audience as to how everyone can maximise their and their teams super powers

Talk data to me: How to tell compelling stories to non-technical people

Over the last 10 years, and especially in the last two, the data landscape of businesses has fundamentally changed. Good data science and engineering can help commercial results explode, and deliver outstanding return on investment. However, it’s not always easy. If you’ve ever seen someone’s eyes glaze over when you start a technical presentation, or you’re struggling to communicate the value of what you’re delivering, this session is for you.