Craig Porteous
@cporteous.bsky.social
He/Him | Microsoft MVP | Associate Head of Engineering @ Advancing Analytics | DATA:Scotland Founder
This or That: Databricks Lakeflow vs Azure Data Factory ✅ADF is great for step-by-step, “do this, then do that” style pipelines. ✅Lakeflow is more like “Here’s what I want, now you figure out the best way to make it happen.” Check out my short on Youtube: youtube.com/shorts/wwcGS... #ThisorThat
Kicking off a new series of short vids comparing data stuff! First up: OneLake vs ADLS Gen2. Same core tech, but very different vibes. One’s DIY, the other just works. Watch here 👇 youtube.com/shorts/sB5pM... #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #HeyFabricators
I will be at FabCon Europe in September, right after DATA:Scotland! 😅 If you're going to be there, say Hi if you see me! I'd love to chat all things data! I'll also be posting news on LinkedIn as it lands and a follow up video 🎉 📹 www.youtube.com/@cnporteous #HeyFabricators #FabConEurope
I am Speaker of the Day!! 📣🍻 If you are looking for a speaker on any of the topics below, I love sharing my knowledge with the data community! Data Eng, MS Fabric, Data Arch, Data Governance, Databricks, Hybrid Archs and anything in between ❤️ sessionize.com/speakers-dir... Thanks Sessionize! ❤️
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I am chuffed to announce that I have been renewed as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for the 7th year. #MVPBuzz #datacommunity
If you missed my series on Fabric Fast Facts, You can find them all on YouTube: 🟢Fabric Fast Facts Playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Like and subscribe for more and keep your eyes peeled for my next series #FabricFastFacts #DataEngineering
What are Fabric Shortcuts? What are shortcuts in Fabric and where can you use them? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/tOGi6... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
What's the difference between One Lake and Delta Lake? You've probably heard these names thrown about a lot as big benefits of Fabric but what are they really? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/xzNBD... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
Fabric Data Pipelines vs Azure Data Factory? How do Fabric's data pipelines match up to Azure Data Factory? When would you make the switch and why? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/Q9iSz... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
The Databricks Scotland Meetup is TOMORROW night! ⌛ Don't forget to sign up to see two awesome sessions from David and Kiran. Join us at the BJSS offices from 5:30pm for Learning, pizza, and networking. Sign Up on Meetup: www.meetup.com/scotland-dat...
Did you know ℹ️ The Databricks Scotland Meetup has a @Sessionize.com page to submit sessions. 🙌🏻 Come speak to the Databricks community 🎙️ Send us your session + dates: buff.ly/4gJacIz Join the meetup: buff.ly/3C1mrRs #datacommunity #Databricks
When to use Direct Lake in Power BI? One of the big new features of Microsoft Fabric is Direct Lake mode for Power BI but what is it and does it live up to the hype? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/8NIir... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
Lakehouse or Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric? How do you choose which one to use and where? How do they fit together in a medallion architecture and most importantly, what skills are needed to use them? Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/cXQBc... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
What is Microsoft Fabric? If you have been avoiding Microsoft's song and dance the past few years or just want to cut through the polished marketing, here's a 60-second round up (ok, 55-seconds 😂) Watch on YouTube▶️: youtube.com/shorts/Vi_ob... #FabricFastFacts #MicrosoftFabric
If you missed my shorts on data questions answered, You can find them all on YouTube. Like and subscribe for more and keep your eyes peeled for my next series Subscribe for more▶️: buff.ly/43orM0H
What is Delta Lake? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/sKchHWj #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering
Is Data Mesh Dead? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/vKtgven #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering
What's the difference between Batch and Streaming data processing? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/sonhDro #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering
Is Azure Synapse Dead? With Fabric now the centre of attention, what happens to Azure Synapse Analytics? 😢 I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/4k6LJPc #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering
Join us on Thursday for the March #DatabricksScotland meetup. This month we've got Sean Caldwell talking about cost saving options using Spark. And I'll be talking about bringing Databricks & Fabric together! 📆Thursday 13th March 📍BJSS, 180 West George St, Glasgow. Sign up here: buff.ly/43hn1Wv
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What is the Medallion Architecture? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. buff.ly/41qgJm0 #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering
Did you know ℹ️ The Databricks Scotland Meetup has a @Sessionize.com page to submit sessions. 🙌🏻 Come speak to the Databricks community 🎙️ Send us your session + dates: buff.ly/4gJacIz Join the meetup: buff.ly/3C1mrRs #datacommunity #Databricks
Its less than two weeks until the next #DatabricksScotland meetup. Join us for a double session on Thursday 13th March at BJSS in Glasgow. Sign up here: buff.ly/43hn1Wv
What is a Data Lakehouse? I answer this and other data questions in short bite-size videos. If you've got something you want to ask drop a comment below. https://buff.ly/4gTq0Yl #DataQuestionsAnswered #DataEngineering Subscribe for more
I'm at #SQLKonferenz NEXT WEEK! In an effort to drag us all out of emailed zip files, USB sticks, and FTP 😩, I'll be talking about "Data sharing without the USB sticks - an intro to smart Data Sharing" Join me in Hanau on Tues 25th February! Registration is open @ https://buff.ly/3zw8cCP
10 days until the call for speakers for #DataScotland2025 opens! 📆 New to public speaking? We have a mentor programme to give you as much support as you need to start your journey. If you'd like help submitting a session, DM us or reach out at theteam\@datascotland.org 💚💙
🎉It's Fabric February week!🎉 I'm speaking at #FabricFebruary on Thursday the 6th Feb. I'll be exploring the how, why, and when you should bring #MicrosoftFabric and #Databricks together...and the answer isn't just "it depends"...promise! Check the full agenda at fabricfebruary.com
