From Stream to Insight: Real-Time Analytics & Fabric Certifications

Join us for an engaging session where we will explore RTA (real-time analytics) in Microsoft Fabric, followed by an introduction to Microsoft Fabric certifications.

This session is designed for data professionals looking to understand how to build end-to-end real-time intelligence solutions, along with insights into the Microsoft Fabric certification path.
We’ll cover the full journey from data ingestion to data visualization, focusing on:

• How to stream data from different sources using Eventstream.
• Transforming and storing data into a KQL database or Lakehouse.
• Converting SQL queries to KQL and activating data in Eventstream.
• Setting alerts and visualizing processed data in real-time dashboards or Power BI reports.

Additionally, we’ll take a look at Microsoft Fabric certifications, helping you navigate the available certifications to validate your skills and expertise in Microsoft Fabric technologies.
Whether you're new to Microsoft Fabric or an experienced user, this session will provide practical insights into building real-time data solutions and advancing your career with certifications.

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Agenda:
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM: Networking
A great opportunity to connect with other data professionals, share experiences, and discuss trends in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
5:45 PM - 5:50 PM: Welcome and Event Updates by Iman Eftekhari
A brief update on the user group and what’s coming next.
5:50 PM - 6:10 PM: Speaker 1 - Mehrdad Abdollahi
Topic: Mastering Microsoft Fabric Credentials
Mehrdad will guide us through the best practices and strategies for managing Microsoft Fabric credentials, ensuring secure data access and integration across your organization’s data platform.
6:10 PM - 7:00 PM: Speaker 2 - Vahid
Topic: From Stream to Insight: Real-Time Analytics in Fabric
Vahid will demonstrate how to leverage Microsoft Fabric for real-time data processing and analytics, covering everything from data ingestion to visualization and alerting in Power BI.

6:55 PM - 7:10 PM: Wrap-up and Final Networking
A quick wrap-up and open floor for any final questions, followed by more networking to share takeaways from the session.

Speakers:

Mehrdad Abdollahi
Mehrdad is a Microsoft Certified Professional with over 18 years of experience in IT, specializing in data solutions, integration, and API management. Currently serving as Technical Solutions Principal at IsoMetrix, he leads the design and optimization of data systems. As a Microsoft Learn Expert and Community Lead at Microsoft Fabric Café, Mehrdad is dedicated to fostering learning and engagement within the global data community. His expertise spans Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, and AI technologies, and he is passionate about helping organizations securely manage their data while driving innovation.

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Vahid DM
Vahid is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and experienced data analyst with over 16 years of experience in project management and data analytics. With a strong focus on utilizing Microsoft technologies such as MS Fabric, Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Power Automate, Excel, and VBA, Vahid excels at uncovering actionable insights from complex data. An active member of the Power BI community, he contributes as a Super User, User Group Leader, and blogger. Vahid is deeply committed to continuous learning and helping others find smart solutions to their data challenges.