Dan English (@DEnglishBI) - Data Platform MVP, PASS Business Analytics Leader (@passbavc)

Summary: Dan English is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, author, speaker, community leader, husband, and father. He is the Group Leader for the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. Also, He is a Business Intelligence Architect and Community Leader with a strong passion for Microsoft technologies. Specializes in Business Intelligence, Microsoft BI Toolset, Analysis Services (SSAS), BI Semantic Model (BISM), Datazen, Excel, Integration Services (SSIS), OLAP, PerformancePoint (PPS), Power BI, Power BI Desktop, Power Map, Power Query, Power View, Power Pivot, ProClarity (PAS), Pyramid Analytics (BI Office), Reporting Services (SSRS), Report Builder (RB), SharePoint Server, SQL Server. Interviewer: Rajib Bahar, Shabnam Khan Agenda: RB - I used to work in your team... You would do your part in getting the team involved in technical community. As I recall at the time you were involved with PASS BA Virtual Group. What was the motivation behind it's origin? Why is it important? SB - Let's talk about SQL Saturday program which provides the tools and knowledge needed for groups and event leaders to organize and host a free day of training for SQL Server professionals... Several years ago you interviewed several experts local to the Minnesota's technology community. Those were broadcasted via KFAI radio later. What were some of the most interesting things you learned from that experience? RB - You were involved in co-authoring and technical editing of multiple books. Most technologists we talked to found the book writing process to be a painful set of activity... What was your experience like? SB - Microsoft runs this MVP program, which recognizes notable professionals in their area of expertise. You are a data platform MVP. What is the MVP program about? Is it based on technical knowledge or serving of such knowledge? SB - Any thoughts on Gartner's ranking of current Business Intelligence tools, practices, platforms? RB - When you're not a technologist, you're a father and often coach your kids soccer team. Do you bring your work to your coaching experience or coaching experience to work? or both? SB - How do we connect with you on twitter or blog or linkedin? Music: www.freesfx.co.uk