Introduction to Azure Data Platform for Data Professionals

We will look at the core services of Microsoft Azure Data Platform offerings. Topics that may be included are:

• Azure SQL DB
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Synapse (formerly Azure Data Warehouse)
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Storage
• Azure Stream Analytics
• Azure Monitoring
• Azure Defender/Security

We’ll wrap up with the ways data professionals can get hands-on training and usage credits to learn on their own.  With so many topics to cover, we may cut topics based on audience interest.

Karen Lopez is a Data Evangelist for InfoAdvisors, Space Enthusiast, & NASA Datanaut.  Karen is is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, speeches, and demonstrations). She wants attendees to have fun, gain insights and take away inspiration for working with new technologies and methods.

She’s known for her slightly irreverent and practical approach to IT training and speaking. She wants you to be part of #TEAMDATA.