Insights Tomorrow

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:      

• Different techniques and strategies for influencing culture 
• Ethical considerations when influencing culture within organizations 
• How organizations can maintain and sustain a positive culture over time 

Some questions we ask:     

• What benefits will AI provide when trying to improve performance or culture? 
• How do you handle resistance to culture change within an organization? 
• What are some common signs that an organization's culture needs to change? 

Resources:    

View Rajeev Bhardwaj on LinkedIn 

View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn 

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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:     

• Kim's approach to mentoring and cultivating leadership within her remote team
• How the Power BI team determines which features to prioritize
• Why managing interns is a valuable experience for building managerial skills

Some questions we ask:    

• What is the best way to balance work and personal life?
• How do you find the right people for different positions in a team?
• What specific features and capabilities of Power BI do you find most valuable?

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

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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:      

• How Microsoft Fabric differs from other cloud computing solutions 
• Why it's important to have people in IT eager to learn and adapt 
• When to exercise caution and awareness while working with AI. 

Some questions we ask:     

• How is Microsoft Fabric different compared to everything within our data platform? 
• Where are we going towards in the data warehouse space? 
• Why is governance considered crucial in today's data-driven world?  

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 

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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:      

• What factors contributed to the growth of the Power BI community 
• Main challenges for customers in the data and AI landscape 
• The complexity of managing various tools and technologies 

Some questions we ask:     

• What excites you the most about Microsoft Fabric from a feature perspective? 
• Can you share the concept behind Microsoft Fabric? 
• What potential benefits can we expect from integrating data and analytics tools? 

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 

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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:      

• What we can expect the future of Data Marts to look like 
• The flexibility Microsoft Fabric provides when working with your data 
• What we can expect in the next few years from Microsoft Fabric 

Some questions we ask:     

• What is Microsoft fabric? 
• What is your vision for the data warehouse at Microsoft? 
• What new skills are required when working with Microsoft Fabric? 

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 

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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:      

• How Amir and his team first pitched the idea of what is now Microsoft OLAP Services  
• What happens when you think about the unevenness of data as a design principle 
• Why you should demo products with things, people have opinions about 

Some questions we ask:     

• How did the transition from OLAP to Vertipaq happen? 
• When is the next great thing coming from Microsoft?  
• What is Microsoft Fabric, and what will it do for the world of data?  

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 

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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:      

• The power of investors when it comes to the future of AI 
• When the first discussions of artificial intelligence started 
• The history behind the “AI Winters.” 

Some questions we ask:     

• What do you think the future of AI is?  
• How does data mining play a part in the creation of current AI? 
• Is AI actually intelligent, or does it just have a lot of information?  

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 

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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:      

• Why the cloud is so important for medical data 
• How to help ensure healthcare data protection 
• The most valuable information uncovered when analyzing healthcare data 

Some questions we ask:     

• What is it about medical data that surprises you the most? 
• How could advancements in technology help medical data consumption?  
• What tools help you make medical data accessible to everyone in the organization? 

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 

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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:      

• Why you don't have to design the perfect governance system  
• How companies should address data fatigue 
• Microsoft's transformation in their governance journey 

Some questions we ask:     

• What is your definition of data governance?  
• How do you envision the industry proceeding with governance as the culture shifts? 
• Why do we need a governance strategy or implementation? 

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 

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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:     

• The types of challenges that come with building a data warehouse 
• How customers can embrace modernization 
• The challenges an organization may face going on-premises or to the cloud 

Some questions we ask:    

• How does modernization data differ from traditional data warehouses? 
• What are some of the major challenges that customers face today?  
• Is the data warehouse dead? 

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 LinkedIn 
• Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn 

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