Get the data architecture right, and everything else becomes easier. In this practical guide, @datamozart.bsky.social outlines the core architectural concepts every analytics engineer should master.
Hello Utrecht!
Just arrived to the Netherlands, ready for three days of learning, sharing, and networking at Power BI Gebruikersgroep Gebruikersdag 2026.
#PBIG2026
Great dashboards start with great architecture. @datamozart.bsky.social explains why understanding data architecture is essential for every analytics engineer making daily technical decisions.
Data is everywhere (except where you actually need it)😊
The old answer was: 'ETL everything'! The new answer is #MicrosoftFabric.
This is a leading theme in my brand-new session that will have its premiere at #FabCon Atlanta. We'll compare shortcuts, mirroring, and Copy Job features.
This is a great write-up by Tony Alicea, my fellow Pluralsight author, about the (possible) future of self-paced online education.
As someone who is deeply in this topic, I thoroughly enjoyed the reading: tonyalicea.dev/blog/the-fut...
What do Michael Jordan and Open Table Formats have in common?!
They are both number 23!
And, while everyone knows MJ and his legendary shirt number, Open Table Formats: Core Concepts is my 23rd published course at @pluralsight.bsky.social!
app.pluralsight.com/ilx/video-co...
T-5 hours until we are live for another edition of FabriQuiz!
If you want to learn #MicrosoftFabric, while having fun with peers and a chance to win cool prizes, join us live today!
youtube.com/live/9ZX0y-N...
Special thanks to Aleksi Partanen for sponsoring this episode's winning prize.
My dear #MicrosoftFabric friends, Sunday is getting closer, and you know what that means - another edition of FabriQuiz!
We have a sponsor for the winner - Fabric community legend, Aleksi Partanen, provides a free month of access to the Fabric Forge community.
youtube.com/live/9ZX0y-N...
NEW BLOG POST!
You’ve probably spent the last year hearing about Lakehouses and Warehouses until your ears are ringing. If a Lakehouse is a massive library and a Warehouse is a high-end bank vault, the Eventhouse is a 24-hour Air Traffic Control Tower.
data-mozart.com/the-new-hous...
All ready and set for Day 1 of the #PowerBI Data Analyst Bootcamp (PL-300) at @oreilly.bsky.social!
If you want to master all the skills necessary to pass the exam and become a certified Power BI Data Analyst, join me today and tomorrow for a live online training.
NEW SUBSTACK ARTICLE!
The best data models make it hard to ask bad questions and easy to answer good ones.
Your data model isn't about tech specs. It's about thinking like a business. Consider it the blueprint for your entire analytics house.
datamozart.substack.com/p/data-model...
Super excited to join the amazing speaker lineup at #SQLSaturday Atlanta 2026!
If you are attending #FabCon and/or live close to Atlanta, check the agenda and join us for a FREE day of learning and networking. The event takes place straight after the #FabCon!
sqlsaturday.com/2026-03-21-s...
NEW BLOG POST!
In this article, which is adapted from the "Analytics Engineering with #MicrosoftFabric and #powerBI" book, I provide a crash course on the architectures that shape your daily decisions – from relational databases to event-driven systems.
data-mozart.com/why-every-an...
In 2 days of 5-hours each, you'll learn everything you need to know to get the PL-300 certificate, and learn how to use Power BI in your day-to-day work. Oh, yes, there are also hands-on labs to get your hands dirty with Power BI.
#PowerBI is still THE tool for data analysis!
If you want to learn Power BI and/or get ready for the PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) exam, join me next week at the Power BI PL-300 Bootcamp at @oreilly.bsky.social.
www.oreilly.com/live-events/...
The agenda is here👇👇
"What should I do now?"
Registration closes on Sunday, so grab your seat today: pbig.nl/events/gebru...
NEW COURSE ALERT!
I'm thrilled to announce that my 22nd course at @pluralsight.bsky.social has just been released!
Design Lakehouse Architectures with Open Table Formats - using formats such as Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, and Apache Hudi.
app.pluralsight.com/ilx/video-co...
NEW BLOG POST!
Fabric IQ represents a fundamental shift in how #MicrosoftFabric operates. While the rest of the platform has been laser-focused on where your data lives (lakehouses, warehouses, eventhouses), Fabric IQ is obsessed with what your data means.
data-mozart.com/beyond-the-l...
You asked - and here it is!
The early release of the "Analytics Engineering with #MicrosoftFabric and #PowerBI", which @shbwatson.bsky.social and I write for @oreilly.bsky.social, just got a huge bumper - we've added 8 new chapters to the early release!
learning.oreilly.com/library/view...
All ready and set for Day 1 of the #MicrosoftFabric Analytics Engineer Bootcamp at @oreilly.bsky.social!
If you want to get ready for the DP-600 exam, jump in and let's get it done!
learning.oreilly.com/live-events/...
Some of the topics we will cover:
1️⃣Self-service data preparation with DFGen2
2️⃣Transitioning from low-code solutions to Fabric notebooks for complex data transformation
3️⃣Real-time analytics with Real-Time Intelligence
4️⃣The definitive guide to new Direct Lake storage mode
Are you a seasoned #PowerBI professional considering expanding your skill set?
Join Augustin Dokoza Bukvic and me at Power BI Gebruikersgroep on March 5th in the Netherlands for a full-day workshop and level up your Power BI game with #MicrosoftFabric.
Every business is a data business now - they just don’t know it yet…
In this article, I'm breaking down the role of an analytics engineer and how it differs from those of data engineers and data analysts.
datamozart.substack.com/p/understand...
Hey, my dear #MicrosoftFabric friends, now this is cool...
We can create a connection to various external data sources directly from the notebook!
More details here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric...
Watch the session 50 Shades of Direct Lake by @datamozart.bsky.social
Event Date: 31st January 2026
Register Now: bit.ly/DT2026-Regis...
Agenda: bit.ly/DT2026-Agenda
#MicrosoftFabric #AI #DataCommunity
3️⃣ Designing a semantic layer with Fabric IQ and ontology
4️⃣ Use MCP to manage various Fabric workloads
Huge thanks to Michelle Smith from O'Reilly for the opportunity.
On March 27th, I'll be running the brand new live online class at @oreilly.bsky.social: Architecting Intelligence: Fabric IQ, Data Agents, and MCP.
Some of the topics we will cover in 3 hours:
1️⃣ Copilot in Microsoft Fabric
2️⃣ Integrating Data agents into workflows
And, I can assure you that there is no better way to learn something than teaching others. So, I've been heavily working on creating the content that should help everyone master the basics of AI workloads in #MicrosoftFabric.
Stepping outside the comfort zone is a prerequisite for growth, right?
With that in mind, I'll be jumping into something that, until recently, has been an uncharted territory for me - AI and all these fancy new tools that "everyone" is using nowadays.
learning.oreilly.com/live-events/...
T-8 hours until we are live for another FabriQuiz episode!
Join for some fun and learning, but also a chance to show off your kmowledge and win the prize.
www.youtube.com/live/1q5i_Av...
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