On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Melissa LaVarnway, a cybersecurity generalist at Microsoft. Melissa discusses her extensive experience in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of security in today's digital world. She highlights the need for individuals to protect their personal information online and for organizations to secure their data. Melissa and Patrick also touch on various security measures, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, and stress the importance of security in different industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The benefits of transitioning to cloud-based systems
• Maintaining control and managing costs while ensuring security
• Challenges posed by international laws and regulations

Some questions we ask:

• What strategies can small organizations employ to enhance their cybersecurity posture?
• How can organizations mitigate risks associated with storing and processing data?
• What ethics must companies consider when handling data?

Resources:

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On this episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by James Serra, Data & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. The conversation delves into data ingestion best practices, including documenting data sources, considering future needs, and addressing challenges in integrating data from disparate sources. James stresses the complexity of data warehousing and the absence of an "easy button" solution, emphasizing the need for thorough planning and understanding of the data landscape. James and Patrick’s discussion provides insights into the complexities of data architectures and the importance of strategic planning and knowledge in navigating them effectively.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The importance of well-defined data architectures for organizations
• Different approaches to data processing and their impact on architecture
• Data governance and its role in ensuring data quality, security, and compliance

Some questions we ask:

• How do you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data architecture?
• What is your experience with data modeling and database design?
• Can you discuss a challenging data integration project you've worked on?

Resources:

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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Ward, Principal Architect for Microsoft SQL, join the show to discuss Bob's career journey. Starting from his college days, working on C programming against mainframe databases, and later specializing in database products like Ingress and Oracle, Bob shares his transition to Microsoft. He details joining the technical support team for SQL Server when internet and email were absent, relying on phone and fax communication. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure. Bob and Patrick touch on performance concerns and how the cloud has both eased and retained some challenges. They emphasize the importance of query tuning and performance monitoring in virtual machines or a platform-as-a-service environment, highlighting how certain classic SQL practices still apply.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Working in tech support for SQL Server in the absence of internet and email
• Insights into the evolution of SQL Server highlighting key changes and advancements
• Challenges transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure

Some questions we ask:

• How do certain classic SQL practices still apply in the modern cloud environment?
• When did you transition from a developer to specializing in SQL Server at Microsoft?
• How did SQL Server's shift from on-premises to the cloud?

Resources:

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