Data Integration in the Era of AI

11/15/23 • 24 min

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Partner Director of Products with the Cloud and AI organization at Microsoft, Wee Hyong, discuss his journey into the tech and data field, the importance of infusing AI into products to provide value differentiation, and how technology has evolved over the years to offer no-code and low-code interfaces for data integration.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How data integration has evolved at Microsoft
Potential AI capabilities coming to Data Factory and Power Query
The evolution of Power Query and how it has become a powerful ETL tool

Some questions we ask:

When did you transition into AI, and what led you to that field?
How has the process of data integration evolved at Microsoft?
Can you explain modern data and the infusion of data integration technologies?

Guest bio

Wee Hyong is a highly accomplished leader in Data and AI, boasting a stellar track record of steering multi-million dollar enterprises to enduring dominance within their respective industries. Throughout his illustrious career, Wee Hyong has adorned numerous hats, having excelled as a developer, a seasoned product manager, a data scientist, an innovative researcher, and a trusted technical advisor. Furthermore, he has penned over 10 authoritative books on Data and AI. These diverse and rich professional experiences have endowed him with a distinct set of stills, enabling him to conquer some of the world's most intricate and challenging technological enigmas.

Resources:

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In this episode you’ll learn:

How data integration has evolved at Microsoft
Potential AI capabilities coming to Data Factory and Power Query
The evolution of Power Query and how it has become a powerful ETL tool

Some questions we ask:

When did you transition into AI, and what led you to that field?
How has the process of data integration evolved at Microsoft?
Can you explain modern data and the infusion of data integration technologies?

Guest bio

Resources:

View Wee Hyong on LinkedIn

View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn

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Different techniques and strategies for influencing culture
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Some questions we ask:

What benefits will AI provide when trying to improve performance or culture?
How do you handle resistance to culture change within an organization?
What are some common signs that an organization's culture needs to change?

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Best practices for educators who are interested in integrating AI into their classrooms
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Some questions we ask:

What role do teachers play in this AI-driven personal learning environment?
How will parents benefit from this new AI process in schools?
What developments or trends in the field of educational AI are you excited about?

Resources:

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