Data Raconteur and Microsoft Data Platform MVP
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Ginger Grant retweeted
I inherited a stored procedure today.
The first comment says TODO fix before 2009.
There is a GOTO in it.
This is not a joke. It is a cry for help.
So is my #PASSDataSummit West precon: T-SQL That Doesn't Suck.
passdatacommunitysummit.com/…
Ginger Grant retweeted
Day of Data St. Louis returns on October 24! Last year's event drew a packed crowd and featured a wide range of sessions spanning the modern data landscape.
Don't miss it, register today: dayofdata.org/2026-10-24-day…
Ginger Grant retweeted
Only 2 Days! Jacksonville's 18th Annual Data Conference is almost here.
May 2 @ UNF — FREE admission, 60+ sessions & networking FREE
Microsoft Fabric certification vouchers for attendees ($165 value)! Microsoft/AMD sponsor session on Microsoft SQL and AMD in the Era of AI
Pre-cons May 1:
@erikdarlingdata — Advanced T-SQL Triage @DesertIsleSQL & @MsBelindaAllen — Microsoft Fabric
Register: dayofdata.org/jax
#DayofDataJax #DayofData #SQLSaturday #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQLServer
@jax_data @reviewmydb @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax @MicrosoftLearn #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville #Duval
Sponsors
@Microsoft @AMD @UofNorthFlorida @Idera_Software
@cozyRoc @redgate @SIOSTech @TabularEditor3 @Tintri @OReillyMedia @Microsoft @AMD @wearesolvaria
Ginger Grant retweeted
Only 7 Days out! Jacksonville's 18th Annual Data Conference is almost here.
May 2 @ UNF — FREE admission, 60+ sessions & networking
FREE Microsoft Fabric certification vouchers for attendees ($165 value)!
Microsoft/AMD sponsor session on Microsoft SQL and AMD in the Era of AI
Pre-cons May 1:
@erikbordarling — Advanced T-SQL Triage @desabordarling & @MsBelindaAllen — Microsoft Fabric
Register: dayofdata.org/jax
#DayofDataJax #DayofData #SQLSaturday #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQLServer @jax_data @reviewmydb @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax @MicrosoftLearn #DayOfDataJAX #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville #Duval
Sponsors @Microsoft @AMD @UofNorthFlorida @Idera_Software @cozyRoc @redgate @SIOSTech @TabularEditor3 @Tintri @OReillyMedia @Microsoft @AMD @wearesolvaria
Ginger Grant retweeted
🎙️ The Scottish Summit Call for Speakers Countdown is ON!🎙️
Tick-tock! We are officially in the home stretch for Scottish Summit 2026 speaker submissions. Since the call for speakers opened in March, we’ve been blown away by the expertise landing in our inbox, but we know there are still some brilliant sessions sitting in your "drafts" folder.
Whether you're a seasoned MVP or a first-time speaker with a passion for problem-solving, we want to see what you've got.
The clock is ticking towards the 30th April deadline (next Thursday). Please submit here bit.ly/4cW8GUb.
#ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft
#Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot
ALT Call for speakers Scottish Summit 2026
Ginger Grant retweeted
Attend Day of Data – Jacksonville and get a FREE Microsoft Fabric certification exam 🎓
✅ Analytics
✅ Engineering
✅ SQL
✅ AI
⚠️ You MUST attend the event to get the voucher — no exceptions.
🔗 dayofdata.org/jax
#DayOfDataJAX #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville
@Microsoft @MSLearn @jax_data @dayofdata
Ginger Grant retweeted
Only two weeks until @dayofdata of Data Jax!!
This years theme...
'Star Wars vs. Star Trek'
Whether you are 'Joining the rebellion' or 'Boldly going where no one has gone before', we hope to see you soon at @dayofdata Jax!
Feel free to support your favorite movie or series with your family-friendly costume or gear, and don't forget your lightsaber or phaser for our photo backdrop!
dayofdata.org/jax
#DayofData1128 #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #DayofData @Microsoft @MicrosoftFabric #AzureSQL #Azure #MicrosoftFabric @Azure @SQLServer @AzureSQL @jax_data #mvpbuzz
Ginger Grant retweeted
One week to go! ⏳
Glasgow Azure User Group meets 29 April.
Vanessa Toves (Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect, Druva) will cover cyber resilience for Entra ID & Microsoft 365.
Free to attend, with pizza & networking.
Sign up for free here: meetup.com/glasgow-azure-use…
Ginger Grant retweeted
Join us in Jacksonville for our @dayofdata precons on May 1st, 2026!
We have 2 precons:
@erikdarlingdata - Advanced T-SQL Triage: The Art of Fixing Terrible Code - bit.ly/dayofdataprecon2026-1
@DesertIsleSQL & @MsBelindaAllen - Creating a modern data environment in Microsoft Fabric - bit.ly/dayofdataprecon2026-2
dayofdata.org/jax
@jax_data @Microsoft @SQLServer @MicrosoftFabric #JaxData #DayofData #DayofDataJax #SQLServer #MicrosoftFabric #DayofData1128
#SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #mvpbuzz
Ginger Grant retweeted
A new Simple Talks episode. With a race car!
youtu.be/8YsGXaRO9wM?si=oPrl…
Ginger Grant retweeted
Check it out! Our incredible speaker and session lineup for Day of Data Jacksonville!
dayofdatajax.sessionize.com
dayofdata.org/jax
#DayofData1128 @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #DayofData @AzureSQL @Azure @MicrosoftFabric #AzureSQL #Azure #MicrosoftFabric
🤖 Made with AI
Ginger Grant retweeted
If you are in Houston or you go there on April 26, 2026, don't miss the SQL Saturday that has many sessions about Power BI and Fabric. Of course, with a lot of AI, but we can take it for granted from now on.
sqlsaturday.com/2026-04-25-s…
Ginger Grant retweeted
🚀 New Livestream Series for MVPs: Host Your Agents on Foundry
We’re excited to spotlight an upcoming livestream series focused on hosting AI agents on Microsoft Foundry—with real-world insights and practical guidance for builders and architects.
If you’re exploring agent frameworks, deployment patterns, or how Foundry fits into modern AI workflows, this series is for you.
👉 Learn more and follow the conversation here:
msft.it/6017QIT9B
Join us live, bring your questions, and connect with fellow MVPs building the next generation of intelligent agents.
#MVPBuzz
Ginger Grant retweeted
We just launched a free open-source course on #GitHubCopilot CLI for Beginners.
8 chapters + hands on project to master AI powered CLI workflows.
Install → Context → Agents → Skills → MCP → ✅
Start today: msft.it/6010QFqne
#GItHub #Copilot #GitHubCopilotCLI
ALT GitHub Copilot CLI Course
Ginger Grant retweeted
No one's judging. Join us: April 9, NYC 5th Ave. RSVP: community.fabric.microsoft.c…
Ginger Grant retweeted
Just LOOK at this awesome email I got from our FabCon/SQLCon team today. Tech Conferences is KILLIN IT.
The agenda went live today. Congrats to ALL the speakers that were selected. Check it out aka.ms/fabcon-agenda Register today!
#FabCon #SQLCon #PowerBI #SQLServer #RTI
Ginger Grant retweeted
Have you registered for Memphis Microsoft Community Day? Oct 2 workshops & Oct 3 sessions.
Jam-packed with AI, security, & collaboration in-person learning.
Use the link below to register ⬇️ ⬇️
#tennessee #ai #copilot #powerplatform #microsoft365 #memphis
Ginger Grant retweeted
"it's like trying to hammer Jello" - @DesertIsleSQL Data Ranconteur
Ginger Grant retweeted
(1/3) Join @DesertIsleSQL, Principal Data Geek at Desert Isle Group, as she dives into #data and analytics at #VSLive San Diego. Ginger is a Data Platform MVP who provides consulting services in advanced analytic solutions, including machine learning, data warehousing & Power BI.
Ginger Grant retweeted
(2/3) She is an author of articles and books and at DesertIsleSQL.com and uses her MCT to provide data platform training in topics such as Python, R and Azure Machine Learning.