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Learn With The Nerds - Power BI Meets Fabric - A Seamless Introduction
Learn how Power BI and Microsoft Fabric work together in this hands-on session. Explore Lakehouses, Semantic Models, and Dataflows Gen 2 to enhance your data analytics workflow.
Join us for "Power BI Meets Fabric: A Seamless Introduction," an exciting event designed to build on the momentum from the recent Microsoft Fabric Conference. Just one month after this groundbreaking conference, we are thrilled to bring you an in-depth look at how Power BI analysts can start leveraging Microsoft Fabric in familiar ways. This event will provide valuable insights and practical demonstrations tailored specifically for current Power BI users, helping you seamlessly integrate these powerful tools into your existing workflows.
In this session, we will cover:
- Working with Lakehouses
- Building data models in Fabric
- Using Dataflows Gen 2
- Building Reports from Fabric Semantic Models
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your data analytics game!
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 01 - Introduction & Agenda
Get a high-level overview of what’s in store. This module introduces the session goals, key topics, and how Power BI users can begin connecting with Microsoft Fabric.
Module 02 - OneLake and Lakehouse
Dive into OneLake and the Lakehouse architecture. Learn how these core components of Fabric make storing, organizing, and accessing data more efficient and unified.
Module 03 - Demo & Shortcuts
See Fabric in action with a live demo. This module also highlights time-saving shortcuts and practical tips for navigating the new features.
Module 04 - Semantic Models
Explore the role of semantic models in Microsoft Fabric. Discover how they support report building, data reuse, and a consistent experience across teams.
Module 05 - Dataflow Gen2
Take a closer look at Dataflow Gen2. Learn how this enhanced data preparation tool improves performance and flexibility in Fabric environments.
Module 06 - Direct Lake
Understand the power of Direct Lake. This module shows how real-time reporting from Lakehouse data can streamline your analytics process using Power BI.
Zane Goodman is a Consultant and Trainer at Pragmatic Works specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Python, and modern data platform solutions. He helps organizations design, implement, and optimize scalable analytics environments that transform raw data into actionable business insights. With expertise spanning data engineering, analytics, automation, and cloud-based data architectures, Zane works closely with clients to build solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with business objectives.
As both a consultant and educator, Zane is passionate about helping organizations adopt modern data technologies and develop the skills needed to succeed with them. He frequently works with clients on Microsoft Fabric implementations, lakehouse architectures, data pipelines, notebook development, and analytics workloads, while also leveraging Databricks and Python to solve complex data challenges. Known for his practical and approachable teaching style, Zane excels at breaking down sophisticated concepts into clear, actionable guidance that empowers teams to become self-sufficient and successful.
Whether he is leading a Fabric deployment, developing custom data solutions, or delivering technical training, Zane's focus remains the same: helping organizations unlock the value of their data through modern technologies, practical learning experiences, and real-world best practices.
