Name: Determining the correct database type for your project
Start: 2026-10-13T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-13T13:00:00-04:00

Determining the correct database type can be overwhelming. What is the difference between them and why should one be chosen over another? Why choose a relational database over a graphical or document database? In this presentation, we will be diving into what are the benefits and drawbacks of various databases.

Deborah Melkin

Tracy Boggiano

Kristina Mishra

Data Platform WIT

Azure Data Tech Groups

Azure Data Platform

Technology

Database Professionals

SQL Server

Women in Technology

Business Intelligence

Database Development

Computer Programming

Microsoft Azure

Data Science

SQL Azure

Advanced SQL Server

Big Data

Susan Vanderford is no stranger to database engineering, having spent over 15 years as a database

administrator and database architect as well as a database engineer where she has maintained
databases as well as built entire database and reporting infrastructures for startups. She helps
clients utilize existing data, database, and software to build solutions. Susan has a vast and varied background in retail, medical devices, airline, food service, shipping, health insurance and medical providers.

Susan Vanderford