Vishal Pawar, Ph.D.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, a 15+ year Data and Analytics visionary who continues to excel in Cloud Analytics as a Principal Architect at Lunavi, shines as a 5-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an esteemed member of the Microsoft MVP Reconnect program, alongside being a Microsoft MVP Alumni, while also holding the distinguished title of a 6-time MCT, and has inspired and educated over 130,000 students as an Udemy instructor; as the co-founder of MyCloud.Guide and boasting over 10 professional certificates, Vishal serves as a beacon of excellence, his journey, which began in engineering, led him to achieve a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Systems, epitomizing the relentless pursuit of knowledge, and beyond his professional accomplishments, he's a devoted family man and mentor, illuminating the path for 130,000+ aspiring professionals worldwide on Udemy and earning a reputation as an international speaker at Microsoft conferences such as Inspire, Build, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Data Conference, where he has shared his expertise on a wide range of topics, from Power Platform to Azure Synapse, and delving into unique areas like the Power BI Report Server; his passion and dedication to empower end-users have even led him to write a book, making complex subjects accessible and easing the journey of those who seek knowledge and mastery.

Vishal Pawar, Ph.D.'s Sessions

Building a High Performing Impact Center of Excellence (COE) in Microsoft FabricSQLBits 2024

This session guides you in establishing a high-performing Center of Excellence (COE) in Microsoft Fabric. We start with a quick layman's introduction to Microsoft Fabric and the pivotal role of a COE in technology. We cover COE responsibilities, landscape assessment, and securing executive support. You'll learn COE implementation steps, including team building and mentorship. We explore security, governance, best practices, collaboration, and monitoring, emphasizing adaptability. The session concludes by underlining sustainability and community-building, unlocking the potential of your Microsoft Fabric COE.