(Livestream Replay) Best Practices for Team or Self-Service BI - with Eiki Sui

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Join us for an exciting livestream event where Eiki will explore the transformative potential of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI in Japan. Eiki will introduce his journey in data analytics and discuss how large enterprises in Japan are embracing Fabric, driven by its innovative Copilot feature and comprehensive data analytics capabilities.

The integration of Power BI and SQL Server communities in Japan has fostered a closer, more collaborative environment due to Fabric's unifying capabilities. Reflecting on a memorable workshop Eiki conducted at the Microsoft office in Japan, the event will highlight opportunities for Fabric adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMCs) new to Power BI. These companies seek a seamless data platform experience, leveraging Fabric's connectivity with Microsoft products like Teams, M365, and Power Platform. As the demand for Power BI expertise grows, this presents significant business opportunities for partners, consultants, and training companies. Don’t miss live demos and insights into maximizing the benefits of Fabric and Power BI for your organization.

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Eiki Sui is a dedicated member of the Fabric CAT team, responsible for overseeing operations in Japan and the surrounding regions. With a diverse background, Eiki brings a wealth of experience to his role. He began his career as a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) specialist at GE Japan. Before joining the Fabric CAT team, he was an analyst specializing in asset valuation, focusing on inventory and machinery for 13 years.

Eiki's multilingual abilities, including fluency in Japanese, Chinese, and English, have been invaluable in his professional journey, enabling him to effectively communicate and collaborate in a global context. His deep understanding of data analytics and financial planning, combined with his linguistic skills, positions him as a key asset in driving the success of Fabric initiatives in the region.

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Posted on July 12, 2024 and filed under Livestreams, Power BI, Power BI Service.

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(Livestream Replay) Embracing the Rewards of Data Platform Community Involvement - Ben Weissman

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Let us talk about the power of active participation in the data platform community. Through speaking, volunteering, blogging, mentoring, organizing, or other ways, individuals not only give back but also get rewarded immensely, both, personal and professional.

A focal highlight is the extraordinary support system fostered by friends within the community, acting as catalysts for growth and learning.

This conversational chat addresses the prevalent imposter syndrome by emphasizing that every member, regardless of experience level, brings unique insights and expertise to the table. We explore success stories, shared experiences, and tangible strategies to combat self-doubt.

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Ben has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field.

He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, a co-author of "SQL on Kubernetes", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" and "The Biml Book" as well as a regular speaker at national and international events. He has also published multiple Video courses at Pluralsight and other platforms.

Ben is also a co-organizer of DataGrillen, New Stars of Data and dataverse as well as a volunteer and mentor for many other Data Platform events.

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Posted on July 5, 2024 and filed under Livestreams, Topics & Discussion.