Hasan Savran

Hasan is an expert in Azure data products and has been recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. He owns SavranWeb Consulting and holds the Senior Business Intelligence Manager position at Progressive Insurance. His work involves designing advanced business solutions using the latest web and database development technologies. Hasan is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in software as a developer, architect, and manager. He is a global conference speaker and enjoys blogging about SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB, C#, and front-end development.

Proposed Sessions for 2026

Azure Cosmos DB for Developers: From Basics to AI

This workshop is ideal for developers wanting to learn how to integrate Azure Cosmos DB. We’ll cover its architecture, features, partitioning, data modeling, and migration tools. The session includes hands-on use of the Cosmos DB Emulator and AI capabilities.

Azure Cosmos DB Live: C# Edition

This session will walk you through developing with Azure Cosmos DB using C#. We will use the Azure Cosmos DB emulator and VsCode Notebooks to demonstrate Azure Cosmos DB in action.

Data modeling strategies in NoSQL databases

Having a NoSQL database doesn't eliminate the need for data modeling, as it impacts scalability, performance, and cost. We’ll review JSON specs, create a sample data model, discuss NULL/undefined values, and explore partitioning and materialized views in NoSQL databases.

Hold my beer; I know how to fix this with AI!

Many proof-of-concept AI apps fail in production because industries favor clarity over overwhelming chat suggestions. This session will help you understand what companies look for and explore the accessible Microsoft AI technologies.

How much SQL do you need to know as a developer?

This session summarizes different SQL Server features and soft skills important at various career stages.

Previous Sessions

SQL Server vs Azure Cosmos DB

Do you need to move your legacy application to the cloud? or maybe you need to select a database for a new cloud project. This session will help you by comparing the functionalities of Azure SQL and Azure Cosmos DB in detail.

Cost cutting strategies for Azure Cosmos DB

Your Azure Cosmos DB solution's performance and bill depends on partitioning and indexing. Please join me as I share how partitioning and indexing works in Azure Cosmos DB

New SQL Server Features for Developers

This session is for all developers who want to learn about the new Dev features and enhancements of SQL Server 2017 and 2019