Author Archives: George Walters
Two weeks at Google completed
My first two weeks at Google are officially in the books, and “velocity” has taken on a whole new meaning. Between onboarding and deep-diving into infrastructure paradigms, I am incredibly grateful for this complex challenge within Healthcare and Life Sciences … Continue reading
Strategic Execution: What Splitting Wood Teaches Us About Growth
What does it take to drive results and move a career forward? Whether you are hitting a sales quota, architecting a data platform, or building a team, the fundamentals don’t change: there is no substitute for execution. Chopping wood is … Continue reading
New Chapter: Joining Google Cloud as a Database Sales Specialist
On May 18th, 2026, I announced my new position as a Database Sales Specialist at Google Cloud. I’m eager to help organizations modernize their systems using cloud technology, databases, and AI solutions. Continue reading
George Walters – Public Speaking
George shares his experience in public speaking, focusing on simplifying complex technical topics. He has expressed gratitude to organizers and attendees of community events like Sessionize that foster knowledge sharing. Looking forward, George is open to speaking engagements on data platforms, cloud modernization, analytics, AI, and strategic data transformation. Continue reading
Grateful for the Journey, Excited for What’s Next
While I’m leaving Microsoft, I am not leaving the work that has energized me for most of my career. Continue reading
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features
SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. Continue reading
Agentic AI Report — Summer 2025 Update
This summer, agentic AI became integral to enterprise infrastructures, driven by Microsoft’s advancements across platforms. Innovations include multi-agent orchestration, tools for autonomous collaboration, and new agents in Microsoft 365. The pharma industry is leveraging these systems to enhance clinical care and operational efficiency, signaling a significant shift toward AI integration in healthcare. Continue reading
SQL Saturday NYC 2025 Conference, a Success!
Once again, the organizers and volunteers of SQL Saturday NYC created a wonderful experience at the Microsoft Times Square office! Continue reading
Key Highlights from Fabric Community Conference 2025
Fabric Community Conference 2025 just finished this past week. There have been a lot of updates since last year when I published this blog: https://george-walters.com/2024/05/10/microsoft-fabric-presentation-and-links-to-help-you/ Please review that blog for the basics around Microsoft Fabric, and how to migrate towards … Continue reading
Streamline Compliance with Microsoft Purview Solutions
Microsoft Purview is a suite of solutions that can help your organization govern, protect, and manage data, wherever it lives. Microsoft Purview provides an integrated solution. It helps tackle the fragmentation of data across organizations. Visibility improves with data protection and … Continue reading
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