I have been talking/thinking about SQLBits 2024 a lot since the event wrapped just over a month ago. Finally, I am getting around to writing about my experience as a...
Introduction In today's data-driven world, organizations are increasingly relying on business intelligence tools like Power BI to make informed decisions. However, as data becomes more accessible, the risk of unauthorized...
A few weeks ago, I did a webinar with Chris Webb, Principal Program Manager@Microsoft Fabric CAT team , Denny Lee, Sr. Staff Developer Advocate@Databricks , Marius Panga, Senior Solution Architect@Databricks....
This blog was co-authored with Marius Panga, and x-posted on https://community.databricks.com/t5/technical-blog/databricks-cost-analysis-and-cross-charge-with-power-bi/ba-p/59820 Introduction Effective cost management is a critical consideration for any cloud data platform. Historically, achieving cost control and implementing cross-charge...
Check out my video that break these down: This is non-exhaustive list, but should give you a good idea of what type of resources to look for. 🚶♂️ Learning paths/courses...
This blog was co-authored with Marius Panga, and x-posted on https://community.databricks.com/t5/technical-blog/how-to-integrate-databricks-and-power-bi-for-real-time-streaming/ba-p/54670 In recent years, a tidal wave of real-time data has inundated us from individuals, machines, and organizations across various...
I didn’t study STEM.I didn’t know what Kafka was, apart from a Murakami book.I didn’t have any Azure experience when I interviewed at Microsoft.Needless to say, I was tripping major...
Since all roads lead to Excel, this blog is inevitable. At the time of writing, there are mainly three ways to let business Excel users consume the data in Databricks....
When participating in Advancing Analytics' Advancing Innovation Day, I said during a panel discussion: "Thinking is the most important skill to have in this era of AI explosion. Picking the...