Ben Weissman, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field.
Besides his Pluralsight courses, Ben is also the co-author of multiple books on data and kubernetes including "SQL Server on Kubernetes ", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" and "The Biml Book".
He is also a regular speaker at international events.
Ben and his team at Solisyon have been involved in more than 200 Business I
... morentelligence, Data Analytics and Data Integration Projects where they provide training, implementation and consultancy for SQL/BI developers and data analysts in upper-mid-market companies around the globe.
As a data analyst enthusiast, Mihaela has special interests in translating vision into action using end-to-end data analysis. She is very passionate about teaching and resolving real-world business problems. Her greatest joy is learning new data exploration techniques and pushing the boundaries of data analytics. Mihaela has a bachelor’s degree in economic cybernetics and in her spare time she loves to travel and dance.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Master of Science degree and numerous database certifications. Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 81 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Nikola Ilic is an officially Business Intelligence Developer, focusing on Microsoft Data Platform technologies, especially Power BI - but “off the record” he is a data fanatic, interested in everything related to extracting meaningful information from the raw data.
Nikola is self-proclaimed "Data-Mozart". As he lives in the wonderful city of Salzburg, Austria, which is well-known as the birthplace of W.A.Mozart, he was brave enough to use the composer's last name as part of his nickname. That'
... mores why Nikola's professional motto is: "Make Music from your Data!"
Coming from the business environment, Nikola holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Communicology and Computer Science. He is regularly blogging on data-mozart.com and speaking at global data conferences.
Nikola is also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and a certified Data Analyst.
Gerald Britton is a Pluralsight author and expert on Python programming practices and Microsoft SQL Server development and administration. A multiple-year of the Microsoft MVP award, Gerald has led introductory classes in Python and SQL for industry-sponsored events at Ryerson University, Toronto and the University of Toronto (his alma mater).
Rudi Bruchez is a freelance consultant and trainer based in Paris, France. He has more than 15 years of experience with SQL Server and started to venture into NoSQL territories. He worked first as a developer and started as a DBA in 2001, in Switzerland at MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company). He moved to France in 2005 and is working freelance since 2006. He provides consulting, administration, audits and training. As SQL Server evolves into a more complex solution, he tries to make sure that d
... moreevelopers and administrators keep mastering the fundamentals: the relational model and the SQL language,
as well as the principles of the SGBDR physical architecture. He wrote in 2008 the only French book about SQL Server optimization, published a book about SQL Security at Packt Pub in 2012 and released recently a french book about the NoSQL movement. And yes, he manages to have some free time sometimes.
Jared Westover is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in Data Management and Analytics. When he started his education, he didn’t consider any other field than computers. Jared has been working with technology for over 15 years. He focuses on SQL Server and finding ways to tell inspiring stories with raw data. Technology became his first love while working on a Tandy back in the ’80s. Undertaking an epic quest, Jared wanted nothing more than to design video games using C. Working with data giv
... morees Jared a chance to combine his passions for technology and creativity. Tracking data, whether steps taken or money spent, has become an obsession. He loves spending time with his wonderful wife Amanda and three children in his spare time. Jared enjoys lifting weights, along with a good Netflix binge.
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