22-25 April 2026
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Tonie Huizer

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Tonie Huizer is a Software, Data, and DevOps Consultant who believes good tech starts with understanding your people. A regular on international stages and a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Tonie loves helping teams simplify complex challenges; whether that’s modernizing database deployments, designing scalable systems, or just getting Dev and Ops to finally talk to each other. Tonie is known for his clear, energetic presentation style and ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. As a Redgate Community Ambassador, he advocates for database DevOps and contributes to open knowledge sharing through blogs, talks, and events across the globe. He also co-leads SeaQL Saturday, a community-driven event that blends education, networking, and Sammie, his Kooikerhondje mascot. (Because yes, even events are better with a dog.) Whether he's discussing Azure DevOps workflows, database release automation, or the cultural shifts required to implement DevOps successfully, Tonie brings real-world experience, humor, and actionable insights. His goal is to inspire professionals not just to adopt new technologies, but to transform how teams collaborate and innovate. And when he’s not speaking about tech, he might just be speaking about whisky. Tonie is a passionate whisky enthusiast who loves sharing stories, flavors, and the occasional tasting session with his fellow connoisseur of TasteWhisky. If you're into DevOps, data, and a well-aged dram on the side, Tonie’s your man!

Sessions for 2026

Amplify Your Experience: How to Start Writing and Speaking
 

Turn vague tech ideas into clear, audience-focused stories you can write or present. Learn simple techniques and communication rules to explain complex topics with purpose. Be ready to boost your impact on stage, while blogging and or just at work.

Code First, Review Later: Making EF Core Work for DBAs
 

Keep EF Core code-first without losing DBA oversight. See how to extract and refine SQL from EF Core migrations, convert it to Flyway-compatible scripts, and automate reviews/deployments with PowerShell and YAML.

Git Your Database Under Control: a 1 day VCS + CI/CD workshop for your database development
 

Stop “database scripts on shared drives.” In this workshop you’ll set up Git for database code, practice branching + PR reviews, and create CI/CD pipelines that deploy changes to multiple environments. Walk away with a clear branch strategy and automation patterns.

How to Build Workflow-Driven Database Provisioning in Azure DevOps
 

Still provisioning dev databases with manual, “scripty” steps? See how to make provisioning self-service and workflow-driven: starting work in Azure DevOps automatically spins up fresh, versioned databases. Includes stashing/resuming envs, cleanup, and real PowerShell + YAML demos.

How to Build Workflow-Driven Database Provisioning in Azure DevOps
 

Learn how to automate the provisioning of versioned developer databases using Azure DevOps and PowerShell Discover techniques to stash and resume active environments, improving context-switching and task flow Build specialized provisioning pipelines with PowerShell and YAML, including housekeeping strategies

Two Developers, One Mission: Make a Test Database That Doesn’t Suck
 

Tired of messy, unsafe test DBs or restored prod backups? Two high energetic data enthusiasts use role play and live demos to show safer, realistic test data practices. Because let’s face it: your test database shouldn’t suck.

Unexpected SQL + documentation workflows with AI agents (Codex, Copilot and beyond)
 

Live demos of AI agents that document legacy SQL/code and answer questions from your internal wiki (alike) knowledge. Running unattended to enable onboarding, impact analysis and “ask the system” troubleshooting with a practical adoption blueprint.

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