Data Project Meltdown: Technical and Human Factors

Data projects often struggle due to both technical limitations and organizational challenges. While Microsoft’s data stack provides powerful tools, gaps in functionality, project misalignment, and inefficient workflows can lead to stalled progress and unmet expectations.
In this talk, we’ll examine common obstacles teams face when working with Microsoft’s ecosystem, including:
- Technical Limitations
- Limited Source Control
- Project management pitfalls
- The prioritization challenge
Understanding these challenges—and how to address them with pragmatic and adaptable approaches—can help teams deliver more effective and sustainable data projects.