SESSION OUTLINE:
First, Yana Berkovich presenting a quick overview of the latest features and updates that came out in the most recent release of Power BI.
Next, Matthew Roche will be presenting on the new Power BI Common Data Service for Analytics. This is a transformational service that will change the way you build apps and insights. CDS for Analytics enables value in minutes through direct integration with Dynamics applications, insights in hours with deep integration in Power BI, and a full developer story through Azure.
Attend this session to see CDS for Analytics in action, and to understand the components and capabilities of this exciting new addition to Power BI.
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Matthew Roche is a Senior Program Manager in Microsoft's Cloud + Enterprise Group, where he focuses on business intelligence, enterprise information management, metadata, and data warehousing. Matthew is currently a member of the Power BI CAT team; previously, he has worked on Azure Data Catalog, SQL Server Integration Services, Master Data Services, and Data Quality Services. Before joining Microsoft Matthew worked as consultant and trainer focusing on ETL, data warehousing, and business intelligence.
When not enabling the world to get more value from its data, Matthew enjoys reading, baking, heavy metal, and competitive longsword combat. Learn more about him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewroche/ and follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SQLAllFather
PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY:
Our room size is limited, so we need you to register in advance at our meetup site:
https://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Power-BI-User-Group/
TENTATIVE AGENDA (subject to change):
- 5:30pm-6:00pm Networking, Dinner & Soft Drinks
- 6:00pm-6:15pm "What's New in Power BI" with Yana Berkovich
- 6:15pm-7:00pm Feature Presentation