Tag: analytics

  • Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – Chicago IL 2018

    Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – Chicago IL 2018

    EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Chicago community is always the best. I had a full house for this session and the audience participation was amazing. Feedback from the audience was that they enjoyed the discussion portion on scaling degrees and certifications to maximize the return on their investment. I didn’t originally plan to share my views on scalability but I’ll…

  • SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    I’m highly excited to be presenting at SQL Saturday Chicago 2018 this year. In this presentation, I’ll share a complete guide with stories, analytics, and strategies for mastering your database career. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources. The resources from this session are now available (For event attendees only). SESSION DESCRIPTION: Become…

  • Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017. EVENT UPDATE: I had a great time helping Wausau, Wisconsin deliver its first SQL Saturday event. I presented two sessions: MS SSAS & Business Value and Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI. More below, including  Event Photos.   Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value: Should I choose Tabular or Multidimensional?…

  • SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    Recently, I learned that I’ll be speaking at the SQL Saturday Wausau 2017 conference on Sep 16th. I’m excited about this event because it’s the first time that I’ve been slotted for more than one session at a SQL Saturday event. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources.  …

  • The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    Continued from: MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional. Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: BI Information Delivery Determine which model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. In this session, we’ll discuss the difference between SSAS…

  • MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    On Aug 12th, 2017 I’ll be speaking at SQL Saturday Indianapolis 2017. In my session, MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional, we’ll determine which SQL Server Analysis Services model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. We’ll also discuss the difference between SSAS Tabular and SSAS Multidimensional…

  • Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI – New York

    Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI – New York

    Continued from SQLSaturday #588 – New York City 2017. EVENT UPDATE: What an amazing audience at SQL Saturday NYC. Things started off shaky when we encountered technical issues with the video projector at the start of my presentation. After a few minutes of working with the AV staff we decided to cram into a nearby conference room with…

  • GE Healthcare – Capacity Command Center

    GE Healthcare – Capacity Command Center

    Steered the optimization and improvement of java and SQL application processes for hospital encounter analytics. Encompassed the assessment of system architecture, code structure and development procedures in an agile project management environment.

  • SQL Saturday – New York City 2017

    SQL Saturday – New York City 2017

    Session Description: Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 70 minutes Track: BI Platform Architecture, Development & Administration In this session, we’ll develop a Tabular Data Model in MS SSAS and review our options for deploying, sharing and visualizing it.  Well also discuss how senior leaders will see the business value of SSAS and…