Figuring Out Fabric: Learn Fabric in 30 minutes.

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  Ep. 30 - Telling Stories with Data 15.09.2026 31min

  Santhana Lakshmi Ponnurasan and I worked together at Truviz a few years back, but this is our first real conversation since she became a two-time competitor in the Power BI DataViz World Championship and a recent Microsoft MVP. We talk about building reports people actually use versus passion projects, and why she crosses things off a requirements list instead of checking them off. Lakshmi walks through competing on stage at the DataViz Championship in Atlanta and what got her past the fear o...
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  Ep 29. AI, Data Privacy, and the Bubble 24.08.2026 36min

  Kellyn Gorman is back for a reappraisal, this time on AI. We get into how you're the product, not the customer: what "help improve our models" actually means, plus real stories of companies dumping loan PII and entire product roadmaps into free ChatGPT. Kellyn walks through her research on the AI bubble and what your data is actually worth. We close on Fabric's data protection push, Flyway's new AI features, and why the boring skills, Git, DevOps, architecture, are the ones AI can't replace. ...
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  Ep. 28 Getting the Badge vs. Actually Learning Fabric 17.08.2026 26min

  In this episode Aleksi Partanen about certifications, learning Fabric, and community. We talk about the Fabric certs and how much value they do or do not provide. We talk about community and motivations for being involved and cultivating communities. YouTube: Aleksi Partanen – Master Microsoft Fabric Fabric Forge: skool.com/fabricforge CertiAce: certiace.com Subreddit mentioned in the episode: r/MicrosoftFabric
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  Ep. 27 Fabric Pipelines vs. Dataflows vs. Notebooks 04.08.2026 30min

  Fatima Jallow, a data consultant based in Stockholm, helps us understand data movement in Fabric and when to use pipelines and dataflows. We talk about how pipelines specialize in orchestration. She shares with us her journey from executive assistant to data architect. Finally she talks about some challenges building a metadata-driven pipeline in Fabric from scratch. Resources FeedlyFatima Jallow on LinkedInSwedish Power BI & Fabric User GroupData Saturday Stockholm
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  Ep 26. - Balancing keeping up with old and new tech 03.06.2026 33min

  Simon Sabin talks about how SQL Bits picks sessions when the data world keeps splintering into more tools. We talk about the tension between Fabric and the older stack people still use at work, and why session selection has to cover both. We also talk about why discernment is the skill you need with AI, since the model is an "automated idiot" and you have to catch when it's wrong. Power Query's declarative engine comes up too, along with the pub quizzes and board game nights SQL Bits runs so ...
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  Ep. 25 - Python Notebooks 25.03.2026 34min

  Sandeep Pawar talks about Python notebooks in Microsoft Fabric and why Power BI developers should learn them. We talk about semantic link as the entry point for Power BI developers into Python, and how notebooks open up solutions for orchestration, monitoring, and administration that are hard to do any other way. We also talk about PySpark, and why understanding Spark internals matters just as much as writing the code. Links Semantic link (Microsoft Fabric Python library)Dunder Data (Python a...
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  Ep. 24 Fabric Community 03.12.2025 31min

  In this episode, Shannon Lindsay from the Microsoft Community team joins me to talk about, well, community! We talk about her trajectory from non-profit space, to Power BI developer, to Microsoft employee. We go over how social media is fragmented and the joy of finding your friends. Dunbar's numberUnderstand translytical task flowsData WitchesMicrosoft Fabric Community
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  Ep. 23. Dealing with Fabric Overwhelm 01.12.2025 31min

  In this episode, Shabnam Watson talks about dealing with Fabric overwhelm and how her bureaucratic experiences with Azure and Synapse motivated her to learn Fabric. She talks about how it's important to focus on finding a way that works with the tool instead of finding the "best" way. In general, the best lesson is to find ways to tie your new learning. We also touch on the DP-600/DP-700 certifications. Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI (O'Reilly, early release)The Anal...
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  Ep. 22 Making Fabric Feel Like Home 05.11.2025 30min

  In this episode, Microsoft MVP Prathy K talks about her journey into Microsoft Fabric from her MSBI background. She explains how Fabric felt like "coming home" since she could map SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS concepts to new tools. We discuss how medallion architecture is really just rebranded data warehousing layers and why Fabric can feel overwhelming if you haven't kept up with the big data world. Microsoft documentation on medallion architectureWhat is a lakehouse? (Databricks, 2020)Big Data or P...
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  Ep. 21 - Reverse interview, should you switch to Microsoft Fabric? 03.09.2025 30min

  In this episode, Microsoft MVP Angela Henry asks me questions about Microsoft Fabric. We compare the current Fabric development timeline to the old Power BI development timeline. I talk about when Fabric makes the most sense, in my personal opinion. It was a surprise this episode to hear about SSRS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_crabSVG images in Power BI (2018)Fabric Roadmap
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  Ep. 20 - Power BI Accessibility 20.08.2025 27min

  In this episode, Juliana Smith talks about accessibility in Power BI. She talks about starting out as a data scientist and moving to Power BI. We talk about how impairments can be temporary or varied and how accessibility helps everyone. We discuss simple, low-effort changes like font sizes, labels, and color contrast. Megean Longoria on accessibilityInclusive Design ToolkitAccessibility Insights for WindowsAccessibility documentation for Microsof Power BIJuliana’s YouTubeJuliana’s Blog
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  Ep. 19 - Getting into Microsoft Fabric 06.08.2025 35min

  In this episode, Heidi Hastings joins to discuss the practical realities of adopting Microsoft Fabric. We cover her early exposure to Fabric through the MVP preview, the challenges of understanding and implementing it across real-world projects, and the often-overlooked learning curve for newcomers. Heidi shares insights into common misconceptions driven by marketing materials, gaps in documentation, and the difficulty of navigating architectural decisions like Lakehouse vs. Warehouse.&...
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  Ep. 18 - SQL DB on Fabric 30.07.2025 32min

  In this episode, Sukhwant Kaur the PM for SQL DBs in Fabric, talks about the new feature. She talks about how management is much easier, which is great for experimentation. SQL DBs are very popular for metadata pipelines and similar. It’s exciting as a way to enable writeback and curated data storage for Power BI. We also talked about AI features and workload management. Links Vector support for in Azure GASurge protection in Fabric
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  Ep. 17 - Fabric Notebooks 23.07.2025 29min

  In this episode, we talk with Emilie Rønning about notebooks. We talk about how notebooks can be used for data engineering and when to get started with them. One of the nice things about notebooks is that you can easily debug individual steps instead of having to search a whole script for an error. We also discuss when to learn notebooks. Near the end we talk about how exporting notebooks risks exfiltrating data. Links ROC in statisticsREPL LoopLiterate programmingU-SQL languageFabric Februar...
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  Ep. 16 - Administering Fabric 16.07.2025 25min

  In this episode, Elayne Jones talks about being an expert reference for the IT Center of Excellence and about administering Fabric. We talk about the types of things that can be administered and some of the challenges. Deploy Power BI from OneDriveMatthew Roche: problem domain and solution domainPublish to web turned off by default now1,000 item limit in Fabric workspaces
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  Ep. 15 - Fabric or Databricks 09.07.2025 35min

  In this episode, Meagan Longoria talks about Databricks and helps us compare it to Fabric. The general conclusions is Databricks is still the mature tool, but Fabric is making improvements. In reality, there is space for a hybrid approach and if you have to start somewhere with Fabric, it likely makes sense to start with Power BI and work your way back, where this value. We also talk about how the way Fabric is structured can sometimes lead to messy workspaces. Links Items limitations i...
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  Ep. 14 Changing Data Culture 02.07.2025 40min

  In this episode, Ewa Hutmacher talks about driving change and changing cultures in a organization. I think it’s fair to say that adjusting to Fabric and centralizing your data is a big organizational change. It was new to me to hear there are ways to track and monitor organizational change. Crucial ConversationsMedallion architectureRussian nail factoryPerverse incentivesWho Moved My Cheese?“We need this report in Power BI”
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  Ep 13. Power BI, Your First Job, and the PL-300 25.06.2025 32min

  In this episode, Evelyn talks about getting certified in the Tableau and Power BI. We talk a little a bit about how each is different. For her, BI was an ideal career because it was in the middle of her two passions: art and IT. We also discuss getting her first job and studying for the PL-300. Ggplot2Kind and Wicked learning environments (regarding delayed feedback)Column profiler
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  Ep. 12 - Power BI, Data Viz, and Solving the Right Problem 14.04.2025 30min

  T. from Data Rocks talks about how data viz is a tiny subset of information design. The key is to focus less on just charts, but more about how the data is communicated and received. We talk about how what the user does with it separates a pile of charts from a successful design flow. I found this conversation helpful to understand it means to be good at data viz. Links Stop SolutioneeringFinancial Intelligence for IT PeopleSolving the Right Problems by Kurt BuhlerDon't Make Me ThinkThe Pepsi...
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  Ep. 11 - Data Science, Career Paths, Learning Fabric 07.04.2025 38min

  In this episode, Steph Locke covers a wild career from data science consultant to startup owner to Microsoft manager. We talk about what’s required to work in data science. We also talk about the interaction of large language models and coding. Finally, we talk about adjusting to Power BI and Fabric. Links Statistical t-testStatistical r-correlationBase rate fallacyROC (statistical test)Roc (mythical bird)Why your AI abstract was rejectedAgainst Power BI dogma