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Turning data complexity into business clarity
Community + Speaking

Community Engagement + Speaking

Speaking, organizing, writing, and community work around data quality, Microsoft data platforms, automation, and inclusion.

Speaking, organizing, writing, and building community help me connect technical depth with practical decisions. My public work focuses on data quality, Microsoft data platforms, automation, inclusion, and trustworthy analytics for humans and AI.

I contribute through talks, user groups, conferences, newsletters, and community organizing. The common thread is simple: better data work should lead to clearer decisions, stronger teams, and more inclusive technical communities.

I founded Data TGIF, and I am one of the founders of DATA BASH and Data Platform Conference Switzerland. I am also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a Redgate Community Ambassador.

Where I Contribute

Engagement History

DatePlaceDescriptionLink
22.10.2025In personOrganizing event: Data Platform Conference Switzerlanddatabash.live
27.09.2025OnlineOrganizing event: DATA BASHdatabash.live
12.07.2025OnlineSpeaking: Microsoft Fabric Notebook Deep DiveData Toboggan
10.05.2025OnlineSpeaking: CSV data: easy ingesting, fixing, and monitoring with PySparkMicrosoft Analytics Community Conference
27.02.2025OnlineSpeaking: DevOps, unit testing, and fast load failure fixing with notebooksPower BI & Fabric Summit
26.02.2025OnlineSpeaking: Automate file loads into Microsoft Fabric with PySpark: logging, monitoring, fixing, and morePower BI & Fabric Summit
25.02.2025OnlinePanel participant: Master admin and governance for Microsoft FabricPower BI & Fabric Summit
20.02.2025OnlineSpeaking: Automated SQL Server VM deployment on Azure with PowerShellGLASS
26.10.2024ZurichOrganizing event: Data Platform Conference SwitzerlandData Platform Conference Switzerland
19.10.2024OnlineOrganizing event and moderating: DATA BASH 2024DATA BASH
30.07.2024OnlineSpeaking: Data Exposed: Generate a report with generative AIData Exposed MVP Edition
10.07.2024OnlineSpeaking: Deep dive into the ARM structure with PowerShellDatabase Professionals Virtual Meetup Group
07.07.2024OnlineSpeaking: Querying in Fabric: similarities and differences to SQL ServerMicrosoft Excel and Data Analysis Learning Community
17.04.2024OnlineModerating: Microsoft Fabric Learn Together: Use Apache Spark in Microsoft FabricYouTube
24.01.2024OnlineModerating: Microsoft Fabric Learn Together: Use Apache Spark in Microsoft FabricYouTube
25.11.2023OnlineOrganizing: DATA BASH, the online live conference for DACH and the worldWelsh Azure User Group
08.08.2023EdinburghSpeaking: AI in use for the hearing impaired and deaf people: new frontiers and limitsData Scotland
23.06.2023OnlineSpeaking: Deploy SQL to Azure with PowerShell, Bicep, or TerraformAzure User Group Iceland
21.06.2023OnlineSpeaking: Deploying a SQL Server VM with PowerShell: Wales editionWelsh Azure User Group
17.06.2023Bonn, GermanySpeaking: A guide to move your on-prem SQL Server databases to AzureData Saturday Rheinland
09.05.2023OnlineHosting Data Platform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Group talk by Randolph WestData Platform DEI
05.05.2023OnlineCo-organizer of DPWIT/DEI Mental Health and Wellness Day conferenceDPWIT/DEI Mental Health and Wellness Day
30.04.2023Seattle / PodcastInterview by Ralph Richter for his podcast MVP VoicesSpotify
28.04.2023Seattle / YouTubeInterview by Microsoft's Global AI Community Channel during MVP Summit for Humans in AIYouTube
13.04.2023YouTube chatYouTube chat for Finding (Data) Friends, Episode 008YouTube
18.03.2023Newport, Wales, UKSpeaking: From stone age to data-driven tech for ears: a time travelSQLBits
28.02.2023OnlineSpeaking: Deploying SQL Server on Azure VM with PowerShellMicrosoft Data and AI South Florida User Group
13.02.2023YouTubeInterview by Christian Buckley for #MVPbuzzChatYouTube
08.02.2023OnlineSpeaking: Deploying a SQL Server VM with PowerShellSouthampton Data Platform and Cloud User Group
10.09.2022OnlineOrganizing event and moderating: DATA BASHDATA BASH
14.05.2022OnlineSpeaking and volunteering for moderation support. Talk with Deepthi Goguri: Building the bridge from Azure fundamentals to deploying at scale through automationDataWeekender
27.04.2022OnlineSpeaking: Automated provisioning of SQL Server VMs on AzureCalgary Data User Group
29.03.2022OnlineSpeaking: Deploy a SQL Server VM on Azure with PowerShellM365 North User Group
19.12.2021OnlineSpeaking: Automated provisioning for Power BI VMs on AzurePower BI User Group Karachi
20.11.2021OnlineCo-organizer and moderation of Power BI FestPower BI Fest 2021
10.11.2021OnlineSpeaking: Accessibility for hard of hearing and deaf people, together with Craig PorteousPASS Data Community Summit
29.09.2021OnlineKeynote and moderationFuture Driven Data Summit 2021
16.09.2021OnlineChat with conference attendeesData Platform Summit 2021
15.09.2021OnlineMember of DEI panel discussionData Platform Summit 2021
13.09.2021OnlineSpeaking: Automated provisioning of SQL Server VMs on AzureData Platform Summit 2021
18.08.2021OnlineSpeaking: Why closed captions in your public speaking may make a differenceCloud With Chris
13.08.2021OnlineSpeaking: Automated provisioning of SQL Server VMs on AzureDativerse
15.05.2021OnlineSpeaking and moderating: Automated provisioning of SQL Server VMs on AzureDataWeekender
17.10.2020OnlineModeratingDataWeekender
02.05.2020OnlineModeratingDataWeekender

Topics

  • Data strategy that links platforms to business outcomes.
  • Data quality for humans, analytics, and AI.
  • Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure SQL, and automation.
  • Community conferences, user groups, and inclusive spaces for data professionals.

Contact

For advisory work around data strategy, see Advisory. For speaking or community work, use the contact form.