{dev = data} DAY Birmingham 2016

What is {dev = data} DAY?

{dev = data} DAY is a new code camp style training event in Birmingham with a focus on Microsoft technologies. The event itself is FREE to attend, although there will be a small lunch fee if you want to have lunch provided, and will consist of 25 total sessions related to .NET Development, SQL Server, PowerShell and Professional Development.

When is {dev = data} DAY?

The main event will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 with registration check in opening at 8:30am with the first session beginning at 9am.

Where is {dev = data} DAY?

The event will be held at Thomas D. Russell Hall on the campus of Samford University at 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229.

Who is organizing {dev = data} DAY?

This event is being organized by a collaboration between Birmingham .Net Meetup and Steel City SQL.

Who will be speaking at {dev = data} DAY?

9:15am - 10:15am
William Anderson - Using Desired State Configuration in Azure
Brandon Russell - Performance Tooling in Visual Studio 2015
Tim Radney - How to Get Started Tuning SQL Server Performance
Kevin Kline - The Most Important IT Person in the Room: Why Data Experts Own the Future
Vladimir Oselsky - Crash Course on Better SQL Development

10:30am - 11:30am
Mike Robbins - Powershell Toolmaking with Advanced Functions and Script Modules
Todd Miranda - Introduction to Docker
Sven Aelterman - Fully Integrating Application Insights with ASP.NET MVC and Web API
Kevin Kline - Top Ten Admin Mistakes on SQL Server
Rob Volk - Revenge: The SQL!

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Sven Aelterman - App to Azure in 60 Minutes
Bill Pearson - Introducing Forensic Analytics with Power BI
Todd Miranda - Become an Effective Manager
Robb Schiefer - #MSDeployAllTheThings: Automation in the Box for .NET Developers
Tim Radney - Common SQL Server Mistakes

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stuart Ainsworth - The Theory of Cloud Database Administration
Tommy Baggett - .NET Everywhere: Building C# Apps for Phones, Tablets and TVs
Eric Cobb - SQL Server Tips for Everyday Programmers
Blake Helms - Creating a Culture of Sustainable Code
Samir Behara - Making Developers Lives Easier with SQL Server 2016

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Tim Radney - Azure SQL Database for the Production DBA
Bill Pearson - Pragmatic Power BI: Transforming Data
Steven Williams - Introduction to NServiceBus
Blake Helms - Breaking Open Your Business with Window Workflow Foundation
John Boulineau - Agile Development Fundamentals: Continuous Integration with SSDT

How can you attend {dev = data} DAY?

All you need to do is register using the ticket type that best suits you needs. Keep in mind that if you want lunch provided you will need to pick that ticket type as we will not be able to take lunch payments or order additional lunches on the day of the event.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AT A GREAT VALUE

As part of this event there are also two full-day pre-cons on Friday, August 19th. The Early Bird rate for each pre-con is $100 until July 31st and after that will go up to $120. Both of these speakers have presented similar sessions at major conferences for between $400 and $500.

Kevin Kline will be presenting a full day on Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning Microsoft SQL Server for more information or to register visit devdatadaytuningprecon.eventbrite.com.

Robert Cain will be presenting a full day on Zero to Hero with PowerShell and SQL Server for more information or to register visit devdatadaypowershellprecon.eventbrite.com.