Category: Speaking Events

  • Discussion with Eric Schmuttenmaer: Executive Presence for Technical Professionals

    Discussion with Eric Schmuttenmaer: Executive Presence for Technical Professionals

    On Saturday, November 23rd, Wylie Blanchard will interview Eric Schmuttenmaer, the Associate Vice President of Digital, Technology and Innovation at AMITA Health. In this interview, Eric will share why it is important for technical professionals to build their executive presence. Register at Great Tech Pros to join the conversation.

  • Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing

    Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing

    I met with Don Alava, Digital Marketing expert and VP of Marketing Analytics & Technology at Universal Technical Institute. In this discussion Don shared his expertise on integrating digital and traditional marketing. Originally posted at www.GreatTechPros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: So, let’s talk about analytics for a second. How has analytics changed how we market content…

  • SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019 – Benedictine University

    SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019 – Benedictine University

    I’m headed to the SQL Saturday Chicago – 2019 event on March 23rd. I’m highly looking forward to this event so that I can interact with friends that I haven’t seen in some time. I’m also excited to meet and learn from great SQL professionals. This year I’ll be speaking about creating career growth and new opportunities. For…

  • SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    I’m highly excited to be presenting at SQL Saturday Chicago 2018 this year. In this presentation, I’ll share a complete guide with stories, analytics, and strategies for mastering your database career. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources. The resources from this session are now available (For event attendees only). SESSION DESCRIPTION: Become…

  • SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    Recently, I learned that I’ll be speaking at the SQL Saturday Wausau 2017 conference on Sep 16th. I’m excited about this event because it’s the first time that I’ve been slotted for more than one session at a SQL Saturday event. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources.  …

  • MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    On Aug 12th, 2017 I’ll be speaking at SQL Saturday Indianapolis 2017. In my session, MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional, we’ll determine which SQL Server Analysis Services model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. We’ll also discuss the difference between SSAS Tabular and SSAS Multidimensional…

  • SQL Saturday – New York City 2017

    SQL Saturday – New York City 2017

    Session Description: Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 70 minutes Track: BI Platform Architecture, Development & Administration In this session, we’ll develop a Tabular Data Model in MS SSAS and review our options for deploying, sharing and visualizing it.  Well also discuss how senior leaders will see the business value of SSAS and…

  • SQL Saturday – Madison 2017 – University of Wisconsin

    SQL Saturday – Madison 2017 – University of Wisconsin

    SSAS Tabular in 60 mins: Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 60 minutes Track: BI Platform Architecture, Development & Administration In this session, we’ll develop a Tabular Data Model in MS SSAS and review our options for deploying, sharing and visualizing it. Well also discuss how senior leaders will see the business value…

  • SQL Saturday 595 – Cleveland Ohio 2017

    SQL Saturday 595 – Cleveland Ohio 2017

    Session Description: Analyzing SQL Server Data using PowerPivot in MS Excel Speaker(s):  Wylie Blanchard Duration: 60 minutes Track: BI Information Delivery Your end users want to analyze data in your data warehouse. They could deal with the learning curve of SSAS but they’d prefer to utilize a familiar application like MS Excel. Welcome, PowerPivot, a tool…