Adithya Kumaranchath

Adi is an Engineering Architect in Azure Data. He joined Microsoft 10 years ago. He has been working with customers from various industries across US, UK, Asia, and Europe, to solve complex data migration and engineering problems. His passion for programming has kept him close to the leading-edge tech and has contributed to several ideas, architecture patterns, and methodologies that are used by many teams within and outside of Microsoft. He has presented on numerous occasions at many conferences on technology, data analytics, and machine learning. During his career, he led and worked on many large-scale, unique, and complex data modernization and migration programs across industries including aerospace, aviation, pharmaceutical, energy, manufacturing, and retail.

Adithya Kumaranchath's Sessions

Sybase to Azure SQL: Lighting Up Your Modernization JourneySQLBits 2025

The path to modernizing Sybase environments is illuminated by real-world successes and hard-earned insights. While ASE and SQL Server share a common lineage, the nuances of migrating Sybase databases to Azure SQL require deep expertise and tailored approaches. Join the Azure SQL Engineering (SQL CSE) team as we showcase customer case studies and lived experiences, detailing the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned from complex migrations. Discover how first-party tools and custom innovations have empowered organizations to navigate this transformation successfully. In this session, we will highlight practical strategies and custom IPs that can accelerate your migration journey. Whether you're just starting or deep into the modernization process, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to ensure a smooth transition to Azure SQL. Let’s ignite your modernization journey—because the future of data is bright.