Data Modeling 101 for Power BI @ SQL Saturday Jacksonville
2025-05-03 14:15 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | University of North Florida (UNF), 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
Power BI works at its best when Data Model is based on Star Schemas achieved applying Dimensional Data Modeling practices. In my experience as a Data Consultant and a Trainer, I find that one of the biggest struggles Power BI Professionals face, is having a bad Data Model design, which then leads to: bad performance, incorrect results displaying, complex (sometimes considered impossible) DAX calculations to be used, and a Data Model that ends up not being clear nor scalable.
If you are completely new or just starting with Dimensional Data Modeling for Power BI, this session is for you! We will focus on basic concepts and terminologies, building a Star Schema Design from scratch and finally applying the Design using Power BI Desktop and Power Query.
Register Here: https://sqlsaturday.com/2025-05-03-sqlsaturday1103/

Getting started with Power BI for the Data Analyst @ SQL Saturday Jacksonville
2025-05-03 10:15 - 11:15 | University of North Florida (UNF), 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
This session is for Users that are new or just beginning with Power BI. We will cover a quick overview of Power BI and its relevant components to this presentation. Demo touring through a typical content creation Life Cycle highlighting some important considerations.

Register Here: https://sqlsaturday.com/2025-05-03-sqlsaturday1103/

Power BI & Fabric Certification: Tips, Tricks & Success Strategies
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Earning a Microsoft certification in Power BI and Fabric validates your expertise in data analytics, visualization, and cloud-based data solutions. This session will guide you through the certification pathways, key exam topics, learning & practice resources, and best strategies to prepare effectively. We will also be covering what to expect on the day of your exam, whether online or in person at a test center, for those who are new to certifications.
Join us to accelerate your career, boost your credibility, and confidently take the next step toward becoming Microsoft certified in Power BI and Fabric.
Direct Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e279e7a8-1f6a-4cb9-acfe-918008d5bab1@23d9cb6d-3284-4dd7-98e5-4f6044d79de5

Power BI 101: A Guided Tour from raw Data to Insights @ CodeCamp Orlando 2025
2025-04-05 | Seminole State College of Florida – Orlando, 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL, 32773, United States
This session is designed for users who are new to Power BI or just beginning their journey with the tool. We’ll start with a high-level overview of Power BI and its key components, providing essential context for beginners. Through a live demo, we will walk through the typical content creation lifecycle, from connecting to raw data to transforming it into meaningful insights. Along the way, we’ll highlight important considerations, best practices, and key features to help you get started confidently.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a foundational understanding of Power BI and be ready to explore its powerful capabilities further.

Data Modeling 101 @ Global Power BI Fabric Summit 2025
2025-02-24 | FL
I will be participating as a Speaker at the international Conference: Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Global Summit 2025 edition.
This is the event to learn the best practices, new features, and lessons in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI world by attending a single conference that offers both topics.
Event website: https://globalpowerbisummit.com/

Intro to Power BI for Data Analysis & Visualization at SQL Saturday Orlando 2024
2024-10-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Seminole State College of Florida – Orlando, 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL, 32773, United States
I have the honor and pleasure of participating at SQL Saturday Orlando 2024 Data Conference taking place in Seminole State College, Sanford, Florida.
SQL Saturday Orlando is a free one day training event for IT professionals and students interested in the Microsoft data platform (SQL Server, PowerBI, SSIS, and much more).
Don’t miss our introductory class on Power BI for Data Analysis & Visualization delivered by Cecilia Brusatori.
Registration link: https://sqlsaturday.com/2024-10-19-sqlsaturday1089/

Speaker: Cecilia Brusatori
Presentation: Introduction to Power BI for Data Analysis & Visualization
Description:
This session includes an overview of the Power BI Platform as part of the Microsoft Analytics Ecosystem. We will go through how to create content in Power BI for Data Analysis & Visualization. Finalizing with the sharing and collaboration capabilities.
