Matt Collins

Matt is a Senior Analytics Consultant working on end-to-end Data Platform solutions with the Microsoft Azure tech stack. He currently works at Cloud Formations, currently focusing on Data Engineering in both product development and delivery. Outside of working with data, he is a keen skier, runner and beer drinker.

Sessions for 2026

Build a Lakehouse in a Day with Metadata & Open-Source Tools

During this workshop, participants will get an in-depth understanding of how CF.Cumulus can integrate Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric and other resources to streamline data insight deliveries.

Fast-Track Your Lakehouse Build with a Metadata Framework

Join this session to learn how to build a metadata-driven Lakehouse using Microsoft cloud technologies. Overcome data challenges, leverage automation, and achieve fast, efficient data platform delivery with minimal technical debt.

Metadata To Mermaid Diagrams: Visualising Pipeline Lineage At Runtime

Uncover how metadata and Mermaid diagrams can make pipeline lineage transparent, turning complex data flows into clear, business‑friendly view of events.

Python In Microsoft Fabric: Execution Options And Scaling

Explore Python execution options in Microsoft Fabric to optimize performance, reduce costs, and scale workloads without relying solely on Spark compute.

Rapid Data Insight Delivery - Breaking The Barrier To Entry For SMBs

Discover how Microsoft Fabric empowers SMBs to start small, iterate quickly, and build cost‑effective, scalable data platforms