The New Transformer on the Block: An Introduction to dbt

Abstract: The New Transformer on the Block: An Introduction to dbt

Many tools can transform data, build pipelines, and make it accessible for the end user, including those in Microsoft’s own stack. However, there is one that simplifies the transformation step and speeds up the process: data build tool (dbt). If you know SQL, dbt allows you to build data models, write tests, and create actionable datasets…all without needing to be an elite data engineer. In this session, we will explain what dbt is, discuss how it handles data pipelines from extraction onward, and demonstrate how it can work within Azure…and Databricks or Synapse as well.

Speaker Bio: Chris Voss

Chris Voss is a data professional located in the Raleigh-Durham region of North Carolina. He has worked in data engineering and analytics since having the chance to build in SQL Server 2008 R2. His experience includes hacking SQL code, producing data transformation solutions, and delivering data models and analytics solutions. Chris has been involved in the local Microsoft data community since 2013, and you can spot him working within the autism spectrum community, running along one of the Triangle greenways, or trying beer, bourbon, and vinyl in his spare time.

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