In this 2.5-hours session we will cover end-to-end Azure SQL, highlighting also the newly announced SQL Server 2022. Hot topics to cover will be the features related to High Availability/Disaster Recovery, SQL Ledger and Intelligent Query Processing Next Gen.
At the top of relational database engine, we will explore the analytical features that will allows us to integrate our operational databases with Azure Synapse and Power BI. We will cover some of the latest features and topics around Synapse Link, AAS to PBI Premium Migration, and the new Power BI Datamarts.

Agenda (2.25 hours):
Presentation + Agenda 5’
Introduction to Azure SQL 30’
SQL Server 2022 40 ‘
BREAK 15’
Synapse Link 15’
Power BI 30’

Speakers:
Gaston Cruz, Microsoft Data Platform MVP / Director – Slalom USA

• Architected scalable analytics platforms using Synapse, Snowflake, SQL DW, Azure Analysis Services, SSAS, SSRS, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Matilion to automate ETL workflow. Produced reports and dashboards using Power BI Desktop, Service and Power BI Report Services
• Defined governance layer at enterprise level covering Power BI version control, roles and activities, lifecycle management for reporting, RLS management, Azure DevOps integration for data & analytics solutions, and Power BI Premium implementations
• Optimized and performance tuned complex Power BI data models using aggregate tables to reduce the model size and increase the performance of the reports. Composite models combining Power BI, AAS, Power BI Premium
• Designed and developed Power BI applications integrating other technologies including PowerApps, Flow, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Azure SQL Database and Smartsheet to deliver actionable solutions
• Facilitated requirement sessions with business users, provided analytics strategy, and created BI roadmaps
• Managed the migration of the entire on-premise IT infrastructure to Azure platform and O365
• Delivered end-to-end BI solutions to Enterprise companies in US and LATAM

Javier Villegas, Microsoft Data Platform MVP
Javier Villegas is IT Director (DBA & BI Services) at Mediterranean Shipping Company with more than 25 years of experience working with SQL Server, Including Azure SQL.
His specialization is Administration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster Recovery.
Javier is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform since 2016 and MCT
He is a frequent speaker in technical conferences and events such as SQL Saturdays, PASS Virtual Groups, PASS Marathons, 24 Hours SQL PASS , vOpen , GroupBy , Data Saturdays and Azure Global Bootcamps.
He is one of the group leaders of SQL Argentina Community and Microsoft Azure Data Advisory Board Member.