Houston Area SQL Server User Group (HASSUG)

🚨 𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that 𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 is officially sold out! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who registered for this exciting event—we can't wait to see you there. This year’s lineup of expert speakers, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities is sure to be a game changer for anyone in the data and SQL community. If you missed out, don’t worry! Stay tuned for updates on future events and opportunities to connect with our amazing community. You won’t want to miss the next one! See you soon in Houston! 🔥 #SQLSaturdayHouston #SoldOut #SQLCommunity #TechEvents #DataProfessionals #Networking #FutureEvents

Dear friends: Happy Holidays. HASSUG grew at an astonishing rate of 10 members per week. We received about 1,000 registrations for the following sessions: 1.  Introduction to Lakehouse in Microsoft Fabric 2.  Lifting Your Skills to the Cloud 3.  Perf Tune Your Life with Atomic Habits 4.  Github Copilot in Azure Data Studio 5.  Real-time Analytics Unleashed: Unlocking the Potential of Data at Scale 6.  Break the boundaries of the traditional Tabular database 7.  Database Design Fundamentals by Ed Pollack 8.  Introduction to PowerBI Desktop by 9.  Why most Candidates Fail the Job Interview in the First 5 Minutes 10.  Embracing Extended Events by Erin Stellato 11.  New Developments in MS Data Field 12.  Intro to PostgreSQL 13.  20 Stupid Things we do as Data Pros 14.  SQL- VM and a Data Pro 15.  Move Data Using Microsoft Fabric Data Factory 16.  SQL Saturday 17.  Azure Data Studio Thanks to the following speakers: David Klee, John Miner, Taiob Ali, Tracy A. Boggiano, Warwick Rudd, Shabnam Watson, Thomas Grohser, Heidi Hasting, Grant Fritchey, Paul DeCarlo, Erin Stellato, Ed Pollack Ronen Ariely, Akshata Revankar, @Berkha Herman , Andy Leonard Thanks to our awesome team of volunteers Anuja Nair @qin xu Olga Nesterova, PhD Mohit Agrawal Huyen V. Paresh Motiwala. We look forward to many more next year.

We’re excited to announce our final meeting of the year! 🎉 Join us on December 18th, 2024, at 6:30 PM - 8 PM CST for an engaging online session Fall in love with Azure Data Studio with Heidi Hasting. This session is perfect for anyone curious about how Azure Data Studio fits into the Data Platform space and wants to explore its potential. By the end, you’ll have a solid introduction and be ready to try it out! REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gNbkjYRY See you there! 🤓 Paresh Motiwala, Anuja Nair, Huyen V. , Mohit Agrawal , Olga Nesterova, #AzureDataStudio #HASSUG

On December 7th, 2024, I had the privilege of presenting at Houston Data Saturday (#SQLSatHouston), delivering two sessions: 'Snowflake: Concepts and Architecture' and 'Maximizing Data Efficiency: Mastering Snowflake's Databases, Tables, and Views'. What an incredible way to conclude my speaking engagements for the year! The energy, enthusiasm, and engagement from the audience made every moment worthwhile. Beyond presenting, it was a day filled with inspiration as I engaged in insightful discussions/sessions on the intersection of Data and AI integration, truly the future of our field. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing organizers and volunteers for orchestrating such a seamless and impactful event. #HASSUG I’m profoundly grateful to the wonderful data community for fostering such a collaborative and supportive environment. As 2025 approaches, I feel more motivated than ever to continue learning, sharing, and growing. Here’s to embracing new challenges and opportunities in the year ahead! With Paresh Motiwala, Paul DeCarlo, Huyen V., Anuja Nair, Mohit Agrawal, Olga Nesterova, PhD, Taiob Ali, John Miner, Peter Shore, Kevin Arnold #SQLSaturday #DataInnovation #Snowflake #DataArchitecture #SQLServer #CloudDataMigration #learning #WIT #WomenInTechnology

𝗦𝗤𝗟 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! We've met so many new members and reconnected with familiar faces. We’re excited to see how these relationships and skills will shape the future of data in Houston and beyond. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our amazing sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and attendees: • To our sponsors: You’ve helped create an invaluable learning environment for data professionals across Houston. Microsoft, IDERA Software, Viscosity North America, Redgate Software, DBHawk, COZYROC • To our speakers: Your knowledge and passion inspire attendees to explore new possibilities. Kevin Feasel, Russel Loski, Taiob Ali, Thomas LeBlanc, Andrew Madson, Gethyn Ellis, Patrick LeBlanc, Peter Shore, Christian Coté, Paul DeCarlo, John Miner, Kevin Arnold, Bill Sanscrainte, Toni Haag, James Phillips, Amy Herold, Todd Kleinhans, Surbhi Pokharna, Bogdan Tesileanu, Manish Shah • To our volunteers: The behind-the-scenes magic you created fosters an extraordinary experience. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Huyen V. , Anuja Nair, Mohit Agrawal, Olga Nesterova, PhD, Qin Xu, Paresh Motiwala • To our attendees: Your energy, curiosity, and genuine passion for learning are why we do this. The skills learned, conversations sparked, and connections made today will ripple through our professional networks for months to come. SQL Saturday Houston 2024 was a celebration of community and continuous learning. What was your favorite part of the event? Let us know in the comments below! And who’s already looking forward to next year? 🙌 #SQLSaturday #HoustonTech #DataProfessionals #CommunityLearning #DataAnalytics

SQL Saturday Houston was awesome! We talked about the history of data storage systems, open table formats, and the future of AI-ready data 🙌 Thanks for having me! Ready to learn SQL? Check out my free "Fundamentals of SQL for Data Analysts course" on Dremio University - https://lnkd.in/gMEsFdWh #dataanalytics #sql #dataengineering

It’s been a great day at Houston Area SQL Server User Group (HASSUG)’s #SQLSaturdayHouston. Thank you to the Houston Area SQL Server User Group (HASSUG) and Microsoft Microsoft Learn for hosting and organizing a fantastic event day. Thank you to all the hard-working volunteers/organizers, speakers, and sponsors for helping to make this event happen. There was lots of learning, conversation, and knowledge-sharing all day. #microsoft #data #fabric #powerbi #azure #dba #cloud #dataengineer #sql

🌟 Good morning, Houston! Today’s the Day! 🌟 We can’t wait to welcome you to SQL Saturday Houston at Microsoft’s Town Center. Check in open at 8 am. See you there! 🙌 #SQLSaturdayHouston #HASSUG Paresh Motiwala, Huyen V., Anuja Nair, Olga Nesterova, PhD, Mohit Agrawal

Meet Anuja Nair a proud member of the #HASSUG leadership team and #SQLSaturdayHouston organizing team. She helped booking the venue for the speakers dinner and take a preliminary tour of Microsoft office to understand what we need to do that day. Thank you Anuja for being who you are. We couldn't have done it without you. Houston Area SQL Server User Group (HASSUG)

We’re Excited to Announce Our Platinum Sponsorship at SQL Saturday Houston! Join us Saturday, December 7th for a day filled with insightful SQL Server sessions and networking opportunities. As proud platinum sponsors, we're thrilled to support and engage with the SQL community. 🎉 Stop by Our Booth! Come meet our team, learn about our latest SQL Server solutions, and don’t forget to enter our exclusive raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes! 🗓 Date: Saturday, December 7th ⏰ Time: 8:20am CT SQL Saturday is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your knowledge, connect with fellow SQL Server professionals, and discover how our solutions can help optimize your database performance. See you there! #SQLSaturday #SQLServer #DatabaseProfessionals #Networking #Raffle