SQLSaturday #750 - Sri Lanka 2018
Event Date: 08/04/2018 00:00:00
Event Location:
- Microsoft Sri Lanka
- 22nd Floor, Access Tower II, 278 Union Place, Colombo
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Sessions
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Title: GITHUB 101 - An introduction to using Github and Git for Source Control and Open Source Projects
Abstract: In the last few years the requirement to understand and use distributed Source control systems has become an increasing part of a Data Professionals life. With the move into Open Source and community involvement even Microsoft has embraced the use of GitHub!
In this session we will investigate the setup and use of GitHub and Git for source control. Using the highly popular DBATools open source project we will also investigate getting involved in an Open Source project and the process of Pull and Push requests!
Based around personal experience of learning not to hate Source control, this session assume no experience with Git or Github
Speaker(s):
- Patrick Flynn
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Auditorium (100)
Title: Graph Databases with Azure Cosmos DB
Abstract: Graph Database technology is one of the fastest growing fields of database design and evelopment.
In SQL Server 2017 a new option to process Graph Data within the database engine was added. This was based around the Cypher Query language from Neo4J
At the same time a Graph Data API was added to Azure Cosmos DB (Microsoft’s Globally Distributed Mult-Model cloud databse) This was built around the Apache TinkerPop graph traversal language, Gremlin
In this Session we will briefly look at use cases for Graph Database and then investigate how these have been implemented in Azure Cosmos DB.
This session is aimed at any developer/architect/DBA that is looking to understand Graph Database and how they have been implemented inside Microsoft’s new Cloud based NoSQL database.
Speaker(s):
- Patrick Flynn
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Title: DevOPs and the Data Professional
Abstract: You may have heard the word “DevOps” and wondered whether it is just another buzzword and/or what it can do for you.
In this session I will demystify the concepts of DevOps and we will look at how both BI, DEV and DBA Professionals can benefit from it.
Continuous Integration is the practice in which software developers frequently integrate their work with that of other members of the development team.It also involves automating tests around the integrated work
Continuous Delivery is the next step after Continuous Integration in the deployment pipeline and is the process of automating the deployment of software to test, staging, and production environments.
Due to their complexity database changes are an area that may not be typically automated or utilise DevOps.
Through the use of a comprehensive live demo to running databases hosted in Azure the audience will learn the benefits and how to implement DevOps processes in their database and BI deployment pipeline.
Speaker(s):
- Hamish Watson
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Auditorium (100)
Title: Modern Data Warehouse using Lambda Architecture and Azure
Abstract: Organisations capture huge volumes of data and they need actionable information to act on them proactively in real-time to stay competitive. This requires a different thinking from the conventional Data Warehouse Architecture to more Cloud based Data Processing Architecture where high volume batch and real-time processing can be achieved using optimal cost. In this session you will learn about
- Overview of Lambda Architecture
- How Azure Services implement Lambda Architecture
- Advantages of leveraging Azure for Lambda Architecture
- Business Scenarios to consider Lambda Architecture
Speaker(s):
- Anupama Natarajan
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Auditorium (100)
Title: Azure SQL Database Services: What You Need to Know
Abstract: TBD
Speaker(s):
- Indika Dalugama
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Title: Chalk Talk: Database Development Administration
Abstract: A chalk talk session where you can discuss architecture, design and other aspects of database solutions and database administration.
Speaker(s):
- Hamish Watson
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Auditorium (100)
Title: Text Analytics Solutions with Azure Machine Learning
Abstract: This session will focus on the Text Classification. There are broad applications of text classification: categorizing newspaper articles and news wire contents into topics, organizing web pages into hierarchical categories, filtering spam email, sentiment analysis, predicting user intent from search queries, routing support tickets, and analyzing customer feedback. The goal of text classification is to assign some piece of text to one or more predefined classes or categories.
Speaker(s):
- Dinesh Asanka
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Auditorium (100)
Title: Trend Analysis of SQL Server Logs using Powershell!
Abstract: DBAs regularly need to keep an eye on the error logs of all their SQL Servers.When server numbers get large, it becomes very difficult to manage them. If you don’t maintaining the error logs, SQL Server will recycle the log and you are going to loose the valuable information. In this session, you will learn how to automatically parse the errors from multiple SQL error logs using PowerShell, store the data in a central location database, and create reports to visualize the information using PowerBI or Splunk.
Speaker(s):
- Dharmendra Keshari
Track and Room: Database Development Administration - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Title: Creating and Exploring Power BI Report and Dashboard in one hour
Abstract: In this session we will create a Power BI Report using Power BI Desktop, Azure SQL Database and incorporate Q and A, Custom Visualisations, Themes and explore the latest features that have been released in a past 6 months. It will be demo filled session and even if you know Power BI you will definitely learn something new from the session.
Speaker(s):
- Anupama Natarajan
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Title: Moving your on-prem data warehouse to cloud. What are your options?
Abstract: With the limitation and challenges faced during on-prem data warehousing projects, it can be observed that people have started to move their data warehouse to cloud. In this session, I will be covering why we need to move our DWs to cloud and what are the factors I should consider when doing so. Additionally this session will cover what are the possible option to move your DW in to cloud and what are the pros and cons in each approach. By participating to this session , you will gain good understanding about all possible options before making a decision.
Speaker(s):
- Asanka Padmakumara
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Title: Real-time Data Analytics using Microsoft Azure Stream Analytics and Power BI
Abstract: Stream Analytics is all about fast moving real-time data analytics where you can analyze the data near real-time in order to make actions before it is too late to do so. Ex: You may need to identify fraudulent credit card transaction in real time before making the payment. Similar to that, there are numerous real-world scenarios which we can apply Stream Analytics in order to solve problems more effectively and efficiently. Let’s see how to perform Stream Analytics using Microsoft technologies like Azure Stream Analytics and Power BI
Speaker(s):
- Nisal Mihiranga
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Auditorium (100)
Title: Chalk Talk: Business Intelligence Analytics
Abstract: A chalk talk session where you can discuss architecture, design and other aspects of business intelligence analytics solutions.
Speaker(s):
- Anupama Natarajan
Track and Room: Business Intelligence Analytics - Multi-purpose Room (30)
Speakers
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Anupama Natarajan
Twitter: - @shantha05
LinkedIn: Anupama Natarajan
Contact: http://www.anupamanatarajan.com
Anu Natarajan is a Data and AI Consultant with 15+ years of experience working in design and development of Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, AI enabled applications, and SaaS integrated solutions. Anu is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Trainer and passionate in sharing knowledge. She loves solving complex business problems with innovative solutions using technologies. Anu also speaks at conferences including PASS Summit, SQLSaturdays, Data Platform Summit, Difinity, and she organizes local user group meetups.
Indika Dalugama
LinkedIn: Indika Dalugama
Contact: http://datalake.lk/
Helping customers to accelerates organizations digital transformation journey through data driven insights and actions.
I’m currently serves as Data Platform Solution Architect at Microsoft Sri Lanka to deliver data solutions to enterprise customers. With over 10 years of database administration and solution architect experience, was successfully led many innovative business and technology modernization initiatives to customers as as a trusted adviser. He is an effective resource with proven experience, addressing strategic and tactical challenges in dynamic environment, while enhancing business value by delivering innovative solutions with a focus on mission and goals.
Patrick Flynn
Twitter: - sqllensman
Contact: http://sqllensman.com/blog/
Patrick Flynn is a Senior Database Administrator with 10 years experience in large 24 x 7 enterprise environments. He is a certified master for SQL Server and a regular attendee of the PASS Summit.
Has presented at SQLSaturday events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, Edmonton and Calgary, Oslo and Cambridge
Anupama Natarajan
Twitter: - @shantha05
LinkedIn: Anupama Natarajan
Contact: http://www.anupamanatarajan.com
Anu Natarajan is a Data and AI Consultant with 15+ years of experience working in design and development of Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, AI enabled applications, and SaaS integrated solutions. Anu is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Trainer and passionate in sharing knowledge. She loves solving complex business problems with innovative solutions using technologies. Anu also speaks at conferences including PASS Summit, SQLSaturdays, Data Platform Summit, Difinity, and she organizes local user group meetups.
Anupama Natarajan
Twitter: - @shantha05
LinkedIn: Anupama Natarajan
Contact: http://www.anupamanatarajan.com
Anu Natarajan is a Data and AI Consultant with 15+ years of experience working in design and development of Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, AI enabled applications, and SaaS integrated solutions. Anu is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Trainer and passionate in sharing knowledge. She loves solving complex business problems with innovative solutions using technologies. Anu also speaks at conferences including PASS Summit, SQLSaturdays, Data Platform Summit, Difinity, and she organizes local user group meetups.
Patrick Flynn
Twitter: - sqllensman
Contact: http://sqllensman.com/blog/
Patrick Flynn is a Senior Database Administrator with 10 years experience in large 24 x 7 enterprise environments. He is a certified master for SQL Server and a regular attendee of the PASS Summit.
Has presented at SQLSaturday events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, Edmonton and Calgary, Oslo and Cambridge
Asanka Padmakumara
Twitter: - asanka_e
LinkedIn: Asanka Padmakumara
Contact: https://asankap.wordpress.com/
Asanka is an experienced data engineer who is currently performing the role of Business Intelligence Consultant in Qrious. He has worked close to 10 years in BI and data analytics field and has implemented BI solutions for different industries. As a technology enthusiastic, he enjoys conducting technical presentations both locally and internationally. He is a MCSE in Data Management and Analytics as well as a Microsoft certified Azure Data Engineer. He is passionate about Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and AI related technologies.
Dharmendra Keshari
LinkedIn: Dharmendra Keshari
Contact: http://dharmendrakeshari.com/
Dharmendra Keshari has strong and in-depth experience in Database Management. Currently, working as Senior Database Administrator at Micron Technology in Singapore and handling one of the most critical databases which are being used by Singapore Public Hospitals, national specialty centres and polyclinics. Dharmendra is an avid, regular mentor on social media, helping several enthusiast in solving their problems related to Database management. he is co-leader and regular speaker at Singapore SQL Server Pass Chapter (User Group). He has done certification for “Microsoft SQL Server#174; 2008, Implementation” and “Maintenance amp; Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database”.
Hamish Watson
Twitter: - theHybridDBA
LinkedIn: Hamish Watson
Contact: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/the-hybrid-dbas-blog/
Hamish Watson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and VMware Expert with a passion for efficient database and application deployment using DevOps methodologies.
He has 20+ years of IT experience in managing and deploying large scale databases on SQL Server technologies.
He has been managing SQL Server since SQL Server 2000, and pragmatic approaches to delivering business value to clients is his career passion.
Educating and helping others learn is a driver for Hamish. He is a Director-At-Large on the PASS Board, international speaker, and a repeat guest lecturer at a local university.
Hamish Watson
Twitter: - theHybridDBA
LinkedIn: Hamish Watson
Contact: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/the-hybrid-dbas-blog/
Hamish Watson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and VMware Expert with a passion for efficient database and application deployment using DevOps methodologies.
He has 20+ years of IT experience in managing and deploying large scale databases on SQL Server technologies.
He has been managing SQL Server since SQL Server 2000, and pragmatic approaches to delivering business value to clients is his career passion.
Educating and helping others learn is a driver for Hamish. He is a Director-At-Large on the PASS Board, international speaker, and a repeat guest lecturer at a local university.
Nisal Mihiranga
Twitter: - https://twitter.com/nisalm
LinkedIn: Nisal Mihiranga
Contact: http://nisalbi.blogspot.com/
Nisal Mihiranga is a Data enthusiastic and a BI Professional who has more than 7 years of exposure on Microsoft Business Intelligence stack and other data-driven technologies. He is very passionate about technologies like Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI and some other areas like advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning etc. In his professional life he is working as a Tech Lead - Business Intelligence at Ayra Analytics where he mainly focuses on Australian based K-12 education and providing Business Intelligence solutions to make it more effective and efficient using advanced analytics. He shares his knowledge with the community by writing technical articles, blog posts and frequently speaking at SL Data Community(S
Dinesh Asanka
Twitter: - @dineshasanka
LinkedIn: Dinesh Asanka
Contact: http://htttp://dbfriend.blogspot.com
Dinesh Asanka MVP for more than 8 years and has experience over 15 years with SQL Server different versions. He has spoken in Sri Lanka as well as out side conferences. Regular writer at SQL-Server-Performance.com and co-authored couple of books on SQL Server. Visiting Lecturer at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka on subjects such as Database Administration, Big Data Analytics, Data Security, Data warehousing amp; Data Mining at B.Sc and M.Sc level. Currently, reading for Mphil in the areas of data warehouse and fuzzy technology at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
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