The presentation on architecting a modern data warehouse environment in Azure using Databricks and Synapse is a comprehensive overview of the step-by-step process involved in building an advanced and efficient data warehousing solution in Azure. The speaker will cover various topics including data ingestion, ETL processes and data transformation, and orchestration capabilities in Azure using the popular tools Databricks and Synapse.

The speaker will begin by examining the typical challenges faced by data warehouse architects, including data silos, data quality issues, and scalability problems. The speaker will explain how to address these challenges using Azure data services and best practices, and how to design and build a highly scalable and secure data warehouse architecture in the cloud.

The speaker will then dive into the details of data ingestion and transformation process, starting from extracting data from various sources, transforming the data into a desired format, and loading the data into Synapse or other Azure data services. The speaker will explain how Databricks can be used to simplify and streamline the ETL process, helping organizations to accelerate data pipeline development and increase data processing efficiency.

Finally, the speaker will conclude with a deep dive into the integration and orchestration features of Azure Synapse, including how they can be used to streamline data workflows and improve query performance. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to architect a modern data warehouse environment in Azure using Databricks and Synapse, along with best practices and tips for optimized data processing and management in the cloud.

Speaker:
Godfred Manteaw is a Senior Manager with Capgemini’s Insights and Data Practice. His area of focus is Data Architecture, Data Modeling, and Data Warehousing.

Before joining Capgemini, Godfred worked as a contractor for Corteva. Godfred also worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Knightsbridge Solutions, and CNA Insurance.

Godfred is a graduate of the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and the University of Illinois at Chicago.