In this session, we will explore the roadmap of SQL Server including future capabilities for AI applications deeply integrated into the security zone of the SQL Server engine. We will also show you AI assisted experiences to help you manage SQL Server including tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Query Store, Intelligent Query Processing and Azure Arc. Learn how AI can streamline your workflow, reduce context switching, and boost overall efficiency.
Joe Sack
Principal Group PM Manager
Joe Sack is a Principal Group Product Manager at Microsoft, leading the SQL Server, SQL Server VM, Arc, and Database Engine product team. With over 25 years of experience in the database industry, Joe has deep expertise in Azure SQL and SQL Server. Throughout his career, he has worked in software development, technical consulting, and product management, delivering solutions for the toughest customer problems.
Erin Stellato
Principal Program Manager
Erin Stellato is a Principal Program Manager on the SQL Tools and Experiences team, helping advance tools that customers use daily with SQL databases. She is passionate about data and chocolate, not always in that order. She previously worked as a consultant and was a Data Platform MVP, and has been an active member of the SQL community as both a volunteer and speaker. Her areas of interest within the engine include Query Store, Extended Events, statistics, and performance tuning; and she also enjoys helping accidental/involuntary DBAs figure out how SQL Server works.
Bob Ward
Principal Architect
Bob Ward is a Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, which owns the development for Microsoft SQL Ground to Cloud. Bob has worked for Microsoft for 31 years on every version of SQL Server shipped from OS/2 1.1 to SQL Server 2022 including Azure SQL. Bob is a well-known speaker on SQL Server, Azure SQL, AI, and Microsoft Fabric often presenting talks on new releases, internals, and specialized topics at events such as SQLBits, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, Fabric Community Conference, and VS Live. You can also learn Azure SQL from him on the popular series aka.ms/azuresql4beginners. You can follow him at @bobwardms or linkedin.com/in/bobwardms. Bob is the author of the books Pro SQL Server on Linux, SQL Server 2019 Revealed, Azure SQL Revealed, SQL Server 2022 Revealed, and Azure SQL Revealed 2nd Edition available from Apress Media.