Karen Lopez

Karen Lopez is a Sr. Project Manager and Architect at InfoAdvisors. As a Microsoft MVP, she specializes in the practical application of data management principles.  Her speaking style is interactive and engaging. An active blogger, speaker and social networker as @datachick, she hopes to influence attendees to love their data.

She is a chronic volunteer, a frequent speaker on diversity in technology, data policy, open data and emerging technologies and a sometimes runner.  She's also known for her enthusiasm for all things space-related.

Karen Lopez's Sessions

Graphs Are Everywhere - Graph DB Support in SQL vNextSQLBits 2017

Learn about graph databases and how they are implemented in SQL Server vNext

7 Databases in 70 MinutesSQLBits 2015

Learn about 7 SQL and NoSQL databases: how they work, when to use them, and how they form a modern data architecture

5+ Database Design Blunders and How to Avoid ThemSQLBits 2012

Karen discusses five (plus a few more) database design blunders with tips on how to avoid them. Audience members will also be able to contribute their war stories of design fails, WTHs and D'ohs.