Marcelo Adade

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Marcelo is a Microsoft Data Platform Lead Database Consultant at The Pythian Group. He has more than 15 years of experience in several Companies from different branches and sizes. Like financial companies, consultant shops, datacenters and e-commerce sites. Currently holds the MCSE, MCT and MCSA Microsoft Certifications and also the Oracle OCP. Loves technology and enjoys sharing his Database knowledge delivering presentations and official Microsoft Training Courses. Currently he is also the co-leader of the SQLMANIACS PASS User Group, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sessions for 2026

Always On: Lessons learned (that Microsoft doesn’t tell you)!

Learn practical lessons from real-world implementations of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances: configuration challenges, pitfalls and stories to help DBAs of all levels get more from high availability.

Future-Proofing SQL Server: High Availability, Performance, and Key Innovations from 2022 to 2025

Join this session to explore key advancements in SQL Server 2022 and a preview of 2025, including Contained AGs, Distributed AG enhancements, and PSP Optimization—plus practical strategies to boost reliability, performance, and readiness for the future.

Migrating SQL Server Workloads to PostgreSQL

As cloud adoption and cost pressures grow, many teams are considering moving from SQL Server to PostgreSQL. This session covers when it makes sense to migrate, key differences between platforms, and the main steps: assessing compatibility, translating T-SQL to PL/pgSQL, and tuning for production so you can plan and execute a successful migration.