Insights Tomorrow

On this episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by James Serra, Data & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. The conversation delves into data ingestion best practices, including documenting data sources, considering future needs, and addressing challenges in integrating data from disparate sources. James stresses the complexity of data warehousing and the absence of an "easy button" solution, emphasizing the need for thorough planning and understanding of the data landscape. James and Patrick’s discussion provides insights into the complexities of data architectures and the importance of strategic planning and knowledge in navigating them effectively. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View James Serra on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Ward, Principal Architect for Microsoft SQL, join the show to discuss Bob's career journey. Starting from his college days, working on C programming against mainframe databases, and later specializing in database products like Ingress and Oracle, Bob shares his transition to Microsoft. He details joining the technical support team for SQL Server when internet and email were absent, relying on phone and fax communication. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure. Bob and Patrick touch on performance concerns and how the cloud has both eased and retained some challenges. They emphasize the importance of query tuning and performance monitoring in virtual machines or a platform-as-a-service environment, highlighting how certain classic SQL practices still apply. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View Bob Ward on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft, Serena Sacks-Mandel, discuss technology initiatives that empower organizations, students, and teachers to use Microsoft platforms and tools. The conversation delves into Serena's role as the CTO at Microsoft, where she discusses her function at the intersection of sales, marketing, and engineering, influencing product development and sales strategy. Patrick and Serena chat about the significance of data analytics in education, Microsoft's role in shaping global education, and the inclusive tools within Microsoft Teams for Education. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View Serena Sacks-Mandel on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Operating Officer of Egnite, Jessica Neufeld, discuss her work at a digital healthcare company dedicated to improving cardiovascular patient care by applying artificial intelligence and big data to produce business intelligence for healthcare, elevating the role of data in critical decisions. Jessica leads the company's operations, new business development, marketing, medical affairs, and strategic planning. Patrick and Jessica also speak about the current state of AI adoption in healthcare, the challenges healthcare organizations face, and the role of technology in improving patient care. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View Jessica Neufeld on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Product and Innovation Officer Shivani Stumpf discuss her role in shaping the product direction and strategy for one of the largest education technology providers in the world. Power School serves 50 million students across 90+ countries, with a significant presence in the United States. Patrick and Shivani also talk about what personalized learning means in the context of education, how AI is currently being used at Power School to tailor the learning experience for students, and the challenges faced by educators and institutions in implementing AI, from securing sensitive student data, dealing with ransomware threats, the rapid evolution of technology, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View Shivani Stumpf on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Partner Director of Products with the Cloud and AI organization at Microsoft, Wee Hyong, discuss his journey into the tech and data field, the importance of infusing AI into products to provide value differentiation, and how technology has evolved over the years to offer no-code and low-code interfaces for data integration. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Wee Hyong is a highly accomplished leader in Data and AI, boasting a stellar track record of steering multi-million dollar enterprises to enduring dominance within their respective industries. Throughout his illustrious career, Wee Hyong has adorned numerous hats, having excelled as a developer, a seasoned product manager, a data scientist, an innovative researcher, and a trusted technical advisor. Furthermore, he has penned over 10 authoritative books on Data and AI. These diverse and rich professional experiences have endowed him with a distinct set of stills, enabling him to conquer some of the world's most intricate and challenging technological enigmas. Resources: View Wee Hyong on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Information Officer at Advanced Sterilization Products, Rajeev Bhardwaj, discuss what organizational culture means, its importance in influencing an organization's performance, and common signs that indicate the need for a shift or change in an organization's culture. The conversation also examines different methods when handling resistance to culture change and how the digital age, remote work, and technology have impacted organizational culture. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Resources: View Rajeev Bhardwaj on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and guest Kim Manis discuss the importance of balance and prioritization in both personal and professional lives. As the Director of Product, Microsoft Fabric & Power BI, Kim shares her experience in leading global teams, inspiring interns, driving success for innovative solutions, and saving space for the things she loves. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Kim Manis is Microsoft's Partner Director of Product Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI. Before her time on the Synapse & Power BI teams, Kim worked on various products, including productivity software, social networks, and online retail. Kim's deep understanding of Power BI drives its success through strategic planning, project management, and team collaboration. Resources: View Kim Manis on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The data landscape is changing constantly, and as an expert in the space, our host Patrick LeBlanc is helping to document these changes and keep global data leaders updated on the latest developments and technologies. In this special episode of Insights Tomorrow, Product Marketing Manager Swetha Mannepalli interviews the interviewer, asking Patrick about his favorite moments from the podcast series and his predictions for what's coming in data and AI. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Patrick LeBlanc is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and a contributing partner to Guy in a Cube. Along with his 15+ years of experience in IT, he holds a Master of Science degree from Louisiana State University. He is the author and co-author of five SQL Server books. Before joining Microsoft, he was awarded the Microsoft MVP award for his contributions to the community. Patrick is a regular speaker at many SQL Server conferences and community events. Resources: View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn View Swetha Mannepalli on LinkedIn Related Microsoft podcasts: Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through actively incorporating the feedback of internal field sellers, engineers, and customers, Microsoft has been able to make huge strides in the development and success of the Power BI solution. Now with the introduction of Microsoft Fabric, another exciting shift is happening in the world of analytics. In this episode of Insights Tomorrow, Arun Ulag discusses his journey from being a field seller, through evolutions in Power BI, to the recent launch of the unified analytics solution, Microsoft Fabric. Arun also shares his insight and predictions for what lies ahead in this ever-evolving data and analytics landscape. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio As the Corporate Vice President of Azure Data, Arun leads all data technologies for Microsoft, including databases, analytics, data integration, messaging, and business intelligence. Arun held worldwide accountability for growing Microsoft's SQL Server business with enterprise customers. Arun and his team consistently grew the multi-billion SQL Server business faster than other large database and business intelligence vendors during the four years he served in this role. He also founded Think Business Networks, Inc., a specialized network management software vendor based out of Silicon Valley. Arun grew the company profitably to over 60 employees for six years before selling his stake and heading to Stanford for his MS in Management. Resources: View Arun Ulag on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accessing data faster, more easily, and in a format of their choice is an increasing priority for business users. In the new Microsoft Fabric unified ecosystem, data warehousing, data lakehouses, and data marts coexist to enable users to choose how they analyze and work with data at scale. Priya Sathy shares insights into the future of data marts, the role data warehouses play, and what you can expect from Microsoft Fabric in the coming years. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio: Priya Sathy brings over 25 years of experience in the data and analytics space. She heads up Microsoft's Azure Synapse SQL and Synapse Data Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric. Her team focuses on building capabilities that meet the needs and complexities of large-scale analytics in enterprises. Before this, Priya was running Enterprise BI in Power BI. Resources: View Priya Sathy on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From OLAP to Vertipaq to Power BI, Microsoft has a rich history of innovation and evolution in business intelligence. As data becomes an ever-increasing priority for organizations around the globe, Microsoft is now focused on the future with the launch of Microsoft Fabric, a unified SaaS solution which integrates all your data in one place. Fabric makes data management easier and more accessible for every user who works with data. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Amir Netz, CTO of Microsoft's Intelligence Platform, including Power BI, Synapse, and more, joins Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow. Amir is one of the leading world experts in business intelligence and analytics, holding over 80 patents. He is also the chief architect of Microsoft's BI offerings, including Power BI, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and more. Resources: View Amir Netz on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a term that's synonymous with the world of data. From data inputs that have driven the growth of AI, to the modern applications that can be applied to data models to accelerate time to insights, AI is at the forefront of innovation. But, that hasn't always been the case. Today we're in the midst of a renewed "AI Spring" where we're seeing a resurgence in development and new possibilities we never thought imaginable. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Buck Woody is an Applied Data Scientist on the Azure Data Services team at Microsoft and uses data and technology to solve business and science problems. With over 39 years of professional and practical experience in computer technology, he is also a popular speaker at conferences around the world; the author of over 700 articles and nine books on databases and machine learning, and sits on various Data Science Boards at two US Universities and specializes in advanced data analysis techniques. Resources: View Buck Woody on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having real-time access to secure, accurate data is critical in the healthcare industry. From storage and data integration to enabling governance across all of the systems that rely on sensitive patient information, every aspect of data management must be carefully considered when implementing a cloud strategy. Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever for healthcare professionals to access up-to-date information and gain new insights that can improve patient care. In this episode you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Anders Reinhardt, Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Global IT at Coloplast, joins Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow. Anders has supported different business teams with tools and data, from simple upgrades of data platforms to transformations to the cloud. Anders has managed teams of developers, supporters, and sourcing partners working with onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams. Resources: View Anders Reinhardt on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every data and analytics leader knows a simple but critical fact: your data is only as good as your governance. It’s essential to have data stewards and well-defined guidelines to keep your data clean, secure, organized, and compliant. But what does good governance look like in a world where data lives everywhere and is constantly changing? In this episode, you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Erik Zwiefel, Chief Data and Analytics Officer for the Americas, and Cumarran Kaliyaperumal, Chief Data and AI Officer for APAC Sales, join Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow. Erik has spent 18+ years in and around data, including data entry, cleansing, analyzing, and everything in between. He partners with different companies on their data maturity journeys and solves their business problems by applying analytics, machine learning, and data engineering. Cumarran and his team help transform enterprise clients into thriving, cloud-enabled, data-driven organizations. He partners with C-level and board members at various organizations to look at their data estates holistically and works with them to tackle business, technology, and organizational complexities. Resources: View Erik Zwiefel on LinkedIn View Cumarran Kaliyaperumal on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data modernization refers to the process of upgrading and transforming data systems, infrastructure, and processes to meet the demands of modern data-driven organizations. It involves the adoption of new technologies and techniques to increase data quality, speed, scalability, and agility. To help organizations navigate this complex process, several data modernization patterns have emerged that provide a framework for modernizing data systems. In this episode, you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio Entrepreneur and International Business Management Executive Jeeva Akr leads the Cloud Scale Analytics go-to-market for Microsoft, growing the global sales of Azure Cloud Scale Analytics offerings, including Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Purview, and more. He leads a direct team of sales strategists, program owners, go-to-market leaders, and partner development leaders, providing thought leadership and managing sales execution of the entire global business. Resources: Jeeva Akr on LinkedInPatrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizational alignment on a data strategy is essential to realizing the transformative impact of applying an organization’s data to its fullest potential. This is easier said than done, despite there being a general alignment amongst an organization’s leaders on the transformative opportunities to apply their data. Why is it hard for an organization to align on a data strategy? What are the top-line considerations for an organization’s leadership to avoid or break out of the deadlock states that hinder the acceleration of data value creation? What is the breakthrough path for ‘The Data Strategy Alignment Conundrum’? In this episode, you’ll learn: Some questions we ask: Guest bio General Manager of Enterprise Data at Microsoft, Karthik Ravindran, has delivered a modern cloud-native data and analytics foundation on Microsoft Azure for Microsoft's own digital transformation. He also standardized and scaled enterprise data governance to democratize data and applications responsibly. Leading data transformation engagements with Microsoft, Karthik works with customers and partners on data modernization strategies, architecting a cloud-native data and analytics foundation, and scaling data governance for responsible data democratization. Resources: View Karthik Ravindran on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insights Tomorrow, brought to you by Microsoft, features in-depth conversations with data leaders and experts about the revolutionary journeys they're taking in the world of data, analytics, and governance. Join host Patrick LeBlanc to explore how unlocking value from data is trailblazing the way to digital transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.