Category Archives: Data

Milestone Achieved: Google Cloud Digital Leader Certified (And 6 Weeks at Google!)

6 weeks into Google and fresh off an inspiring team offsite, I’m officially #GoogleCloudCertified as a Cloud Digital Leader! Ready to leverage this milestone to help Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) customers transform through impactful AI and data strategies. Continue reading

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Speaking at Day of Data Albany and Boston Data & AI Saturday 2026

I’ll be speaking at two outstanding community-driven data and AI conferences this year. Day of Data Albany and Boston Data and AI Saturday Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SQL Saturdays, and Future Data Driven Summit: Networking and Learning for Data Professionals

For over ten years, the author has participated in SQL Saturdays, free one-day training events for Microsoft data platform users, featuring technical sessions on SQL topics and networking opportunities. Recently, they presented at events in Albany, Syracuse, and Boston, also attending a virtual summit, promoting local tech event involvement. Continue reading

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