
Ian Pike
I am a Senior Data Architect and Microsoft Practice Lead. I work closely with Dufrains customers implementing Data, Databases and Cloud Technologies.
The areas I specialise in are :
► Microsoft Fabric
► Azure DevOps / DataOps
► Power BI including Adoption, Implementation and Governance
► SQL Server and Azure DB
► Azure and Cloud practices
I have been at Dufrain since September 2025. Previously I was at Microsoft for over 8 years and prior to that roles in Insurance, Telephony, Retail sectors. At Microsoft was Fabric Insider supporting the Microsoft UK Field teams with questions and features and work closely with the Fabric CAT.
Currently I am the Microsoft Practice Lead for Dufrain. Closely working on aligning the practice with Microsoft as well as supporting the Engineering Practice with Patterns and customer opportunities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipike
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanPike
Proposed Sessions for 2026
The Architectural "Intro" of Fabric
An architectural guide to Microsoft Fabric: master the architecture, features, and licensing.
The "Demystifier" Do you know your CU from your Capacity? Do you need RTI or is Dataflows better
Fabric Alphabet Soup: CUs, RTI, and Dataflows Explained
The Fabric Firehose, are you prepared for updates.
Where to find and keep on top of your learning on Fabric
Through the Hype: Fabric in the Real World
Join Microsoft partners, customers, and Fabric specialists for a candid discussion that cuts through the hype to reveal what’s truly delivering value and what’s still evolving in the Fabric ecosystem today.
What are the 10 things you need to know before you start a Fabric project
Top ten take aways if you are looking to start a successful Fabric project
From Power BI Police to Fabric FBI: Evolving Platform Ownership for Fabric
Thought you had Power BI governance sorted? Fabric changes the rules. Learn how platform ownership, roles, and governance must evolve as Power BI teams step into a Fabric world.