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Shabnam Watson

@shbwatson.bsky.social

Microsoft MVP | Author | Architect | Helping Organizations Modernize Data & Analytics with AI-Driven Insights | Speaker

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This was so much fun! Join me and @sqlgene.com for an honest and candid conversation on keeping up with the fast speed of #MicrosoftFabric innovations!

06.12.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Re: Enhance Copilot in Real Time Intelligence to Explain existing queries/streams - Status changed to: Needs Votes

πŸ’‘ I submitted a feature request for Microsoft Fabric RTI Copilotβ€”and it needs your votes!
βœ… Explain queries & streams
βœ… Add comments to queries
Help bring these features to RTI!
πŸ‘‰ Upvote here: community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Fabric-Id...
#MicrosoftFabric #Copilot #RTI #RealTimeIngelligence

25.11.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clean Power BI models aren’t just good practice, they’re essential for AI. Implementing a star schema, using clear naming conventions, and adding descriptions create models that AI can interpret accurately.

Better models β†’ Smarter AI

#PowerBI #MicrosoftFabric #Copilot #AI #MSIgnite

20.11.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is the last Microsoft Ignite AI session of the day to watch for free. Learn how to use Power BI and data agents in Fabric to become an AI-first organization. Starts at 7 pm EST, Nov 19th.

ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio... #MSIgnite #PowerBI #MicrosoftFabric #AI #FabricDataAgents

19.11.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For those interested in Fabric IQ, this is your chance to learn: ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio... EST - Nov 19
Free virtual attendance. #MSIgnite #MicrosoftFabric #AI
#FabricIQ #RTI #FabricAgents

19.11.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Big news from #MSIgnite! Arun Ulag introduced Fabric IQ, taking Power BI semantic models to the next level by turning them into ontologies for AI agents with real business context. Learn more: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric...
#FabricIQ #MicrosoftFabric #AI

18.11.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I see a new icon in Microsoft Fabric workloads! See the green IQ icon! This is from the "Innovation Session: Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases - the data estate for AI " by
Arun Ulag
at #MSIgnite #MicrosoftFabric #AI #FabricIQ

18.11.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Data Platform to Intelligence Platform: Introducing Microsoft Fabric IQ | Microsoft Fabric Blog | Microsoft Fabric The organizations winning today are not merely collecting more data. They are the organizations turning data into intelligence, and intelligence into action. They are building systems that observe, un...

🌟 Meet Fabric IQ: Your Enterprise Semantic Layer for AI

Microsoft has introduced Fabric IQ, now in preview. Fabric IQ is the foundation for smarter decisions and better outcomes in the era of AI.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/f...

#MSIgnite #MicrosoftFabric #AI #FabricIQ

18.11.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric is now Generally Available! πŸŽ‰

The preview icon has disappeared in my Fabric tenant. It’s official! Build modern OLTP apps with this SaaS database.

πŸ‘‰ Book of News: aka.ms/book-of-news

#MicrosoftFabric #SQL #SQLDatabaseInFabric #AI #MSIgnite

18.11.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI While Microsoft Power BI has dominated the business intelligence market for years and is a go-to tool for creating visually appealing, interactive reports and dashboards, it's now... - Selection from ...

Tayra!

That's the name of the animal on @shbwatson.bsky.social and my "Analytics Engineering with #MicrosoftFabric and #PowerBI" book cover, which we are currently writing for @oreilly.bsky.social.

We've added another chapter to an early release of the book: learning.oreilly.com/library/view...

21.10.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now this is my favorite conference! #PuppySnuggleLounge #CommunitySymmitNA

20.10.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning about #Copilot in #MicrosoftFabric at #CommunitySummitNA from Khaled Chowdhury

20.10.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎀 Live at #CommunitySummitNA with Khaled Chowdhury!
We’re diving into No Code Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric β€” building powerful solutions with no code needed!
Loving the energy here in Orlando! πŸ™Œ
#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz

18.10.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just a few spots left! Join me & Khaled Chowdhury for our Power BI to Fabric workshop at #summitna this Saturday in Orlando!
πŸ”— summitna.com
#PowerBI #Copilot #MicrosoftFabric #PowerPlatform

13.10.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grateful for our local user group hosted by Improving. Beyond the great session on SQL in Fabric by Sukhwant K., these meetups are where real connections happen. Thanks to Preston, Teo, and Damu for building a space where friendships grow alongside tech skills. #DataCommunity #SQLinFabric

10.10.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live now: Friday morning learning: Performance Testing in Fabric
youtube.com/watch?v=pcru...
#FabricFridays #MicrosoftFabric

10.10.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the most charming swag items I’ve received? This adorable luggage/backpack tag from #FabConEurope in Vienna, complete with charms for each #MicrosoftFabric workload!
It’s not just cute, it’s on brand πŸ˜„ See my favorite workloads in Fabric.
#PowerBI #DataFactory #Warehouse

08.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you want to level up your Power BI skills to the next level, join me for a full day workshop at Community Summit NA:
No Code Analytics Engineer: From Power BI to Fabric
πŸ”— summitna.com
@dynamiccommunities
#summitna #mysummitna #PowerBI #MicrosoftFabric

07.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just had a chance to look back at my session feedback from #FabConEurope:
πŸ›‘οΈ End-to-End Security in #MicrosoftFabric: 9.1/10
πŸ” Fabric Write-Back with #PowerBI, #PowerApps & #SQLDBinFabric : 9.73/10
Huge thanks to everyone who attended, and a special shoutout to my co-speaker @jonvoge.bsky.social

06.10.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fabric Fridays - Advanced DevOps in Microsoft Fabric with Curtis Stallings
YouTube video by KratosBI Fabric Fridays - Advanced DevOps in Microsoft Fabric with Curtis Stallings

Starting this Friday by learning about advanced #DevOps in #MicrosoftFarbric Livestream on KratosBI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc9I...

03.10.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Did you know your Fabric Warehouse can be either case-sensitive or case-insensitive?
By default, it’s case-sensitive (Latin1_General_100_BIN2_UTF8), but you can switch the workspace setting before you create it or use the REST API to change it afterwards.
#MicrosoftFabric #DataWarehouse #SQL

10.09.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know you can open a Fabric Warehouse in Visual Studio Code by simply clicking on the "Open in Visual Studio Code" button in the Warehouse Explorer? This is a game-changer for pro-developers! πŸŽ‰ #FabricWarehouse #MicrosoftFabric

09.09.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the best parts of the #Microsoft MVP program isn’t the award, it’s the people. πŸ™

Grateful for the 1-1 learning opportunities, technical growth, and speaker skills I’ve gained collaborating with amazing MVPs & Microsoft staff across the globe.

#MVPBuzz

04.09.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

26.08.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

26.08.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally got my 2025–2026 MVP disc! πŸŽ‰
Keeping the tradition alive with another fun placement video. 😊 #MVPBuzz #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #Microsoft

26.08.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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"When is 'Access Restricted' good? πŸ˜…
When your #MicrosoftFabric workspace is locked down with workspace level Private Link!
Spent Sunday afternoon geeking out with private link and it worked! πŸŽ‰
#FabricWarehouse #WorkspaceSecurity
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric...

24.08.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wait… the default semantic Power BI model in Fabric is already gone in my tenant? πŸ˜„

Super happy that it is gone! Less clutter and more intentional modeling.

blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/s...

#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SemanticModel

23.08.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Overview of workspace-level private links - Microsoft Fabric Learn how workspace-level private links in Microsoft Fabric securely connect specific workspaces to your virtual network, block public internet access, and improve data protection.

#MicrosoftFabric news πŸŽ‰ Workspace-level Private Link (Preview) is here! Lock down individual workspaces with private endpoints.

πŸ”— learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric...

#DataSecurity

21.08.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI While Microsoft Power BI has dominated the business intelligence market for years and is a go-to tool for creating visually appealing, interactive reports and dashboards, it's now... - Selection from ...

Beyond excited to share that I’m officially a book author! 😊

I’m co-authoring β€œAnalytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI” with my friend and fellow MVP, @datamozart.bsky.social

Early release on O'Reilly platform: learning.oreilly.com/library/view...

#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI

16.08.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0