22-25 April 2026
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SQLBits 2026

Data & Community: An Amazing Network Of Peers Supporting Innovation & Growth

I’ll share my journey as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and CTO, and how an amazing network of peers fuelled innovation, collaboration, and growth. Discover how community can transform your career and inspire breakthroughs.
When I look back on my career in data, one thing stands out above all else: the incredible network of peers who have inspired, challenged, and collaborated with me along the way. In this autobiographical session, I’ll share my story as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and CTO of Cloud Formations. Talking about how curiosity led me into the world of data, and how the technology community became the catalyst for every major milestone in my career. From late-night problem-solving with fellow experts to building solutions that push boundaries, sharing knowledge, building open-source code projects and more I’ll explore how community relationships have driven innovation and my personal growth. If you’ve ever wondered how community can transform your career, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Sharing my passion and thanks for the community we have created together.