This or That: Databricks Lakeflow vs Azure Data Factory ✅ADF is great for step-by-step, “do this, then do that” style pipelines. ✅Lakeflow is more like “Here’s what I want, now you figure out the best way to make it happen.” Check out my short on Youtube: youtube.com/shorts/wwcGS... #ThisorThat

Kicking off a new series of short vids comparing data stuff! First up: OneLake vs ADLS Gen2. Same core tech, but very different vibes. One’s DIY, the other just works. Watch here 👇 youtube.com/shorts/sB5pM... #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #HeyFabricators

I will be at FabCon Europe in September, right after DATA:Scotland! 😅 If you're going to be there, say Hi if you see me! I'd love to chat all things data! I'll also be posting news on LinkedIn as it lands and a follow up video 🎉 📹 www.youtube.com/@cnporteous #HeyFabricators #FabConEurope

I am Speaker of the Day!! 📣🍻 If you are looking for a speaker on any of the topics below, I love sharing my knowledge with the data community! Data Eng, MS Fabric, Data Arch, Data Governance, Databricks, Hybrid Archs and anything in between ❤️ sessionize.com/speakers-dir... Thanks Sessionize! ❤️

I am chuffed to announce that I have been renewed as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for the 7th year. #MVPBuzz #datacommunity

If you missed my series on Fabric Fast Facts, You can find them all on YouTube: 🟢Fabric Fast Facts Playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Like and subscribe for more and keep your eyes peeled for my next series #FabricFastFacts #DataEngineering

What are Fabric Shortcuts? What are shortcuts in Fabric and where can you use them? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/tOGi6... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

What's the difference between One Lake and Delta Lake? You've probably heard these names thrown about a lot as big benefits of Fabric but what are they really? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/xzNBD... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

Fabric Data Pipelines vs Azure Data Factory? How do Fabric's data pipelines match up to Azure Data Factory? When would you make the switch and why? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/Q9iSz... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

The Databricks Scotland Meetup is TOMORROW night! ⌛ Don't forget to sign up to see two awesome sessions from David and Kiran. Join us at the BJSS offices from 5:30pm for Learning, pizza, and networking. Sign Up on Meetup: www.meetup.com/scotland-dat...

Did you know ℹ️ The Databricks Scotland Meetup has a @Sessionize.com page to submit sessions. 🙌🏻 Come speak to the Databricks community 🎙️ Send us your session + dates: buff.ly/4gJacIz Join the meetup: buff.ly/3C1mrRs #datacommunity #Databricks

When to use Direct Lake in Power BI? One of the big new features of Microsoft Fabric is Direct Lake mode for Power BI but what is it and does it live up to the hype? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/8NIir... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

Lakehouse or Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric? How do you choose which one to use and where? How do they fit together in a medallion architecture and most importantly, what skills are needed to use them? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/cXQBc... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

What is Microsoft Fabric? If you have been avoiding Microsoft's song and dance the past few years or just want to cut through the polished marketing, here's a 60-second round up (ok, 55-seconds 😂) Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/Vi_ob... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric

If you missed my shorts on data questions answered, You can find them all on YouTube. Like and subscribe for more and keep your eyes peeled for my next series Subscribe for more▶️: buff.ly/43orM0H

What is Delta Lake? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/sKchHWj #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering

Is Data Mesh Dead? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/vKtgven #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering

Great @datascotland.org representation at #MVPSummit with @keithatherton.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️❤️

What's the difference between Batch and Streaming data processing? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/sonhDro #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering

Is Azure Synapse Dead? With Fabric now the centre of attention, what happens to Azure Synapse Analytics? 😢 I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/4k6LJPc #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering

Join us on Thursday for the March #DatabricksScotland meetup. This month we've got Sean Caldwell talking about cost saving options using Spark. And I'll be talking about bringing Databricks & Fabric together! 📆Thursday 13th March 📍BJSS, 180 West George St, Glasgow. Sign up here: buff.ly/43hn1Wv

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What is the Medallion Architecture? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/41qgJm0 #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering

Did you know ℹ️ The Databricks Scotland Meetup has a @Sessionize.com page to submit sessions. 🙌🏻 Come speak to the Databricks community 🎙️ Send us your session + dates: buff.ly/4gJacIz Join the meetup: buff.ly/3C1mrRs #datacommunity #Databricks

Its less than two weeks until the next #DatabricksScotland meetup. Join us for a double session on Thursday 13th March at BJSS in Glasgow. Sign up here: buff.ly/43hn1Wv

What is a Data Lakehouse? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. https://buff.ly/4gTq0Yl #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering Subscribe for more

Just landed in Frankfurt for #SqlKonferenz. Who's about this evening?

I'm at #SQLKonferenz NEXT WEEK! In an effort to drag us all out of emailed zip files, USB sticks, and FTP 😩, I'll be talking about "Data sharing without the USB sticks - an intro to smart Data Sharing" Join me in Hanau on Tues 25th February! Registration is open @ https://buff.ly/3zw8cCP

10 days until the call for speakers for #DataScotland2025 opens! 📆 New to public speaking? We have a mentor programme to give you as much support as you need to start your journey. If you'd like help submitting a session, DM us or reach out at theteam\@datascotland.org 💚💙

🎉It's Fabric February week!🎉 I'm speaking at #FabricFebruary on Thursday the 6th Feb. I'll be exploring the how, why, and when you should bring #MicrosoftFabric and #Databricks together...and the answer isn't just "it depends"...promise! Check the full agenda at fabricfebruary.com

💙💚 #DataScotland2025 Venue Announcement! We’re buzzing to announce that we’ll be back at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow for #DATAScotland2025 🎉We can’t wait to welcome you all again for another amazing event. See you there! 👀✨

In an effort to drag us all out of emailed zip files, USB sticks, and FTP 😩, I'm speaking at #SQLKonferenz on Tues 25th Feb about "Data sharing without the USB sticks - an intro to smart Data Sharing". Join me for better ways to share data Tickets @ https://buff.ly/3zw8cCP

Where will the #DataScotland flag land this year?? 🤔 Watch this space to find out soon! 💙💚 #datacommunity #data

Did you know ℹ️ The Databricks Scotland Meetup has a @Sessionize.com page to submit sessions. 🙌🏻 Come speak to the Databricks community (next event is the 23rd Jan). Send your session, and the dates you're interested in here: https://buff.ly/4gJacIz #datacommunity #Databricks

Follow Us! ➕ We're now on Bluesky! For a chance to win one of 20 Exclusive DATA:Scotland PartyCoo magnets, follow us on Bluesky throughout January! https://buff.ly/4a4gy2o Don't miss out on news, and updates, follow us on all social platforms 💙💚

We are THRILLED to announce the return of Data Masterminds as our first exhibiting sponsor at DATA:Scotland 2025! We only invite sponsors relevant to our community so make sure you check them out and say hello on the day! 💚💙 Website: https://buff.ly/4j6PlAy Our Sponsors: https://buff.ly/44hX6wa

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the DATA:Scotland team! Like us, we hope you're ready for a new year of learning in the data community! Stay tuned for news on this year's event and don't forget to follow us on all platforms 💚💙 #DataScotland2025 #DataCommunity #DataEvent #DataEngineering #AI #DataAnalytics

2025 is heating up already! I'm speaking at #FabricFebruary in Oslo on the 6th Feb. I'll be exploring how, why, and when you should bring #MicrosoftFabric and #Databricks together...and the answer isn't just "it depends"...promise! Get your ticket at fabricfebruary.com

💙💚 Save the date - #DataScotland is back for 2025! Mark your calendars with Friday 12th Sept 2025, and get ready for the return of Scotland's data community event. We're already hard at work planning an amazing event for 2025, so stay tuned for more updates! https://buff.ly/39YQWch

Thanks for having me. I had loads of fun 😂

Thanks for having me! It was a fun quick session!

At 5pm GMT today we have our last batch of speakers with DP600 and DP700 @kevchant.bsky.social @pragati1187.bsky.social, Delta Lake @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social , and Fabric External Data Sharing @cporteous.bsky.social Join free: www.meetup.com/data-tobogga... #Fabric #Certification #Delta

Join Microsoft Data Platform MVP @cporteous.bsky.social at #FabricFebruary to learn how to Design for a #DataMesh in #MicrosoftFabric! ✏️ www.fabricfebruary.com/schedule/#sz...#sz#MVPBuzz