Microsoft Reactor Sydney

Curious about what it takes to land a job as an Analytics Engineer? In this session, we’ll break down what the role looks like, the skills you’ll need to succeed, and how it differs from related jobs like Data Engineer or Data Analyst.

You’ll learn which tools and concepts to focus on, what a typical career path might look like, and how to start building the kind of portfolio that gets you noticed. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or a data professional leveling up, this session will give you a clear roadmap for becoming an Analytics Engineer.

Thinking about a career as a Data Analyst? In this session, we’ll demystify the role and show you the core skills you’ll need - from data cleaning and modeling to creating impactful dashboards and reports.

We’ll talk about how analysts partner with engineers and business teams, what tools are most important to learn (like Power BI and Fabric), and how to showcase your skills through projects and portfolios. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting into data, or aiming to level up, this session will give you a clear path to becoming a Data Analyst.

In this episode, we'll explore tools for measuring the performance of AI language and embedding models. We'll discuss what metrics are important and what factors improve performance.

GitHub Copilot has revolutionized how we code by bringing agent powered assistance directly into our editors. Now, that same magic is coming to your terminal unlocking a new level of speed, precision, and automation for command-line workflows.

In this session Scott Holden - Microsoft Developer Solutions Engineer will join Host Michelle Sandford to take a deep dive into GitHub Copilot CLI, how to get the best use out of it from your terminal, how to unlock the power of MCPs from the CLI in a secure manner, and a peek at automating GitHub Copilot CLI via programmatic mode.