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

How to be awesome at getting your next job

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.

Power BI Incremental refresh made simple.

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 listening

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 Studio

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.

DataOps: How to Deliver Data Faster and Better with Microsoft Cloud

Explore the practical methods of implementing a DataOps-driven modern data platform in the Microsoft Cloud, mastering the art of delivering high-quality data products.

How To Actually Make Decisions When Architecting a Data Platform

Are you drowning in a sea of architectural options for your new data platform? Are there people in your organisation with strong opinions on which tools should be used, and for what? Are you unsure how to prove/evidence your gut feeling as to how things should be built? Well - this session's for you! If you're in charge of architecting a new data platform, it can be difficult to make concrete decisions that pushes you closer to your end goal - building a successful solution. This session will introduce a tried-and-tested suite of strategies and tools that will help you efficiently navigate the unforgiving task of architecting a modern data platform. We'll take a look at artifacts such as ADRs (Architectural Decision Records), NFR (Non-functional requirements) documents, and discuss strategies inspired from the Agile methodology (such as failing fast) that can help you in your endeavour.

Advanced Data Engineering with Databricks on the Lakehouse

Discover how to utilise the suite of tools provided by Databricks to be the most productive engineers on the lakehouse

Air Traffic Control (Data Governance) with Databricks Unity Catalog, tips, tricks and best practices

The session is aimed at Platform Admin and Data Governance personas. It is a beginner session with no prerequisites. Audience will walk away with understanding about the data governance requirements of people, process and technology. Also how new capabilities in Unity Catalog can further simplify your data governance and accelerated analytics and AI initiatives on the lakehouse.

Declarative ETL pipelines with Delta Live Tables

Modern software engineering and management for ETL, so data analysts and engineers can spend less time on tooling and focus on getting value from data.

Advanced Data Engineering with Databricks on the Lakehouse

Discover how to utilise the suite of tools provided by Databricks to be the most productive engineers on the lakehouse

Nose-Dive Narratives: Slide Karaoke 2024

Get ready to wrap up a serious day of learning with a dash of humor, spontaneity, and friendly competition! SQLBits presents "Slide Karaoke" where SQLBits speakers reveal their hidden talents while vying for bragging rights. This session promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in stitches and awe, and the speakers scrambling for their non-existent notes!

Introducing your Databricks Flight Assistant

Buckle up for a high-flying adventure! Discover how to get your very own Co-Pilot like assistant in Databricks. With the Lakehouse Assistant, simply chat with it in English, and watch as it effortlessly crafts SQL queries and scripts, demystifies complex code, and even patches up errors, all while you gently cruise above the Lakehouse.

Air Traffic Control (Data Governance) with Databricks Unity Catalog, tips, tricks and best practices

The session is aimed at Platform Admin and Data Governance personas. It is a beginner session with no prerequisites. Audience will walk away with understanding about the data governance requirements of people, process and technology. Also how new capabilities in Unity Catalog can further simplify your data governance and accelerated analytics and AI initiatives on the lakehouse.