Get Ready to Modernize Your Data Platform with Slalom & Microsoft.

 

Join Slalom & Microsoft in Vancouver on October 16th to explore Microsoft Fabric and the evolution of Microsoft’s Intelligent Data Platform. Discover how Fabric is re-shaping how organizations access, manage, and act on their data with a single, AI-powered platform. This is a 3-hour event that you don’t want to miss! 

 

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
(Breakfast & Registration 8:45AM - 9:10AM) 

Location: Microsoft Vancouver Office
155 Water St, 7th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7

 

What to expect:

  • Discover the latest Microsoft Fabric announcements and new innovations, including Copilot in Fabric & Power BI, and how you can get started.
  • Explore how the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform seamlessly integrates products across AI, analytics, database, and security workloads, empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of their data.
  • Expand your expertise with the new Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Learning Path (DP-600 Exam) to drive transformative data solutions.
  • Experience demos and use cases of how organizations are using Fabric across Canada to revolutionize how they manage, interpret, and act on data and insights.

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Agenda

8:45AM–9:10AM

Registration + Breakfast

 

9:10AM–9:15AM

 

Welcome & Introductions

 

9:15AM-10:30AM

Enabling and Accelerating Fabric with Slalom & Microsoft

 

10:30AM-11:00AM

Microsoft Fabric Showcase

 

11:00AM-11:30AM

 

Fireside Chat with Microsoft & Slalom

11:30AM-12:00PM

Networking

 

 

Speakers

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Rowan Sciban, Data & AI Specialist | Microsoft
Rowan Sciban is a Data & AI professional who has been working in the industry for over 10 years and in 3 Canadian cities, first as a technical practitioner and now driving business development. He assists various industries in implementing solutions, modernizing the way we work, and achieving business outcomes with data. For the last 6+ years, Rowan has worked for Microsoft in the Data & AI Cloud division, both as a Solution Architect and as a Sales Lead. During this time, he has helped large enterprises in Retail, Healthcare, Federal Public Sector, Transportation and Energy with their data transformations and AI strategy.

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Gaston Cruz, Senior Director | Slalom
Gaston is a business and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation across sectors like Retail, Banking, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Media. He has led numerous products at the intersection of data, strategy, technology, and business transformation. Gaston’s passion for data and emerging technologies helps organizations make data-driven decisions and drive market impact. He has advised C-suite leaders on revamping analytics and reporting architectures, establishing data services organizations, and building capabilities for data monetization, with a focus on privacy, compliance, and governance.

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Steve Pentin, Director, Data & Analytics | Slalom
Steve Pentin is a seasoned professional with a robust background in Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Data Management. He excels in driving outcome-based projects, guiding them from initiation to successful completion by skillfully managing scope, budget, timeline, and deliverables. Steve's expertise extends to coordinating cross-functional delivery teams and collaborating closely with stakeholders at all organizational levels. His commitment to understanding business problems, translating requirements effectively, and defining solutions that align with organizational objectives and generate substantial business value is second to none. Furthermore, Steve plays a pivotal role in fostering strong partnerships with Slalom's Alliance Partners, working hand in hand to deliver end-to-end solutions that precisely meet the unique needs of clients. Steve's dedication to excellence and his ability to bridge the gap between technology solutions and organizational goals make him an invaluable asset in the world of data management and strategy implementation. 

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Rohit Bhavsar, Delivery Lead, Data & Analytics | Slalom
Rohit is an accomplished Data and Analytics Leader known for driving organizational growth through strategic, data-driven insights. With a highly technical and hands-on approach, he leads by example and has a passion for innovation. Rohit excels at leveraging data to guide decision-making, optimize platforms and processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex data concepts and business needs into actionable strategies, and he specializes in leading cross-functional teams towards transformative business outcomes.

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Katie Mundy, Senior Principal | Slalom
Katie is a Senior Principal at Slalom with a passion for the human side of transformation, specializing in driving impactful change across diverse industries. With extensive expertise in Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategy & Operations, and Organizational Model Design, Katie is known for her empathy-driven approach to transformation. She excels in ensuring that every project achieves strategic objectives while fostering a positive and sustainable impact on people.