An episodic conversation about solving problems within the Microsoft data platform. We combine trending topics and professional development to keep you easily informed and entertained.
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Meet the Hosts
Carlos Chacon
Director of Data Solutions at Marathon, Founder of SQL Data Partners Podcast, Organizer + Sponsor, SQL Trail
Eugene Meidinger
Senior Data Solutions and Power BI Consultant, Pluralsight Author
Kevin Feasel
Proprietor, Catallaxy Services, LLC, Data & AI Specialist, Author
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Podcast Episodes
Episode 275
Machine Learning and Power BI
April 16, 2024
45 minutes
What kinds of problems are organizations solving with Machine Learning? In this episode, we discuss the process of building a machine learning model designed to provide accurate rainfall data predictions for a public works department with two of Marathons data solution consultants.
Episode 274
A CMM Case Study
February 22, 2024
51 minutes
Continuing on the topic of the Capability Maturity Model, Andy Levy joins us to share his experience with the Capability Maturity Model (CMM), in a role as the only data professional at his organization, starting at square one to influence change & improve processes.
Episode 273
The Capability Maturity Model for Data Professionals
February 02, 2024
55 minutes
Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, repeating the same tasks, while knowing there is room for improvement? The Capability Maturity Model may be a way for you to start contributing to those improvements. In this podcast episode, Kevin Kline from SolarWinds walks us through how we might go from simply dealing with issues as they come, to being a contributor in decisions about the future of our organization.
Episode 262
Learning Azure Synapse Pt 1
March 15, 2023
32 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts discuss Eugene Meidinger’s journey so far in working on his goal to learn Azure Synapse in 2023.
Episode 257
The Business of Working for Yourself
November 30, 2022
40 minutes
Guest John Sterrett, President of ProcureSQL, joins this episode to talk with the co-hosts about the challenges and benefits of becoming your own boss.
Episode 247
Pushing the Boundaries or Pushing Your Luck
June 15, 2022
36 minutes
IT workers will generally claim they like learning new technology—it is almost a required attribute. Why then is bringing in new technology so hard? In th ...
Episode 234
Communication Tips for the IT Pro
October 06, 2021
62 minutes
As a data pro, you are negotiating and problem-solving all the time, often without knowing it. Your success as a professional as your company evolves its Da ...
Episode 232
Giving Technical Presentations
September 01, 2021
54 minutes
Guest Chris Seferlis of Microsoft gives advice on public speaking, including preparation, soliciting feedback, audience engagement, and handling criticism.
Episode 231
Mental Health and Wellness in IT
August 11, 2021
60 minutes
Return guest Tracy Boggiano chats with the podcast co-hosts about mental health in IT and how each of us can contribute to the discussion.
Episode 210
The Elephant in the Room
December 18, 2020
53 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast talks about the collapse of the PASS organization and what ideas and values will carry over into the future.
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