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Chris Hyde

@chrishyde325.bsky.social

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He/him pronouns. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Data Analytics, BI, DBA, etc. ABQ Azure Data Tech Community Group leader. Loves loud music and cricket, but usually not at the same time.

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Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Nov 13

It's taken me a while to get over here from That Other Place; I suppose from some combination of grieving and denial.

I'm glad to see so many people I love and respect here already. Looking forward to reconnecting with you all!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · 19d

Here's a few of mine.

Cover of the Persistence Of Time album by Anthrax

Cover of the Gretchen Goes To Nebraska album by King's X

Cover of The Real Thing album by Faith No More

Cover of the Seasons In The Abyss album by Slayer

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Sep 17

Managed to pass the #Fabric DP-700 exam by the skin of my teeth!

That was a pretty tough exam considering I don't use the RTI components in my daily work.

Reposted by Chris Hyde

Sekou Tyler @sqlsekou.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨 New Blog Post🚨

If you’re transitioning from Tableau to Power BI, one of the first hurdles you’ll face is translating calculated logic — especially those classic IF/THEN/ELSE statements.

Link: medium.com/@sqlsekou/ho...

How to Translate Tableau IF/THEN/ELSE Logic into Power BI DAX

If you’re making the transition from Tableau to Power BI, one of the first hurdles you’ll encounter is translating your familiar…

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tusen takk, Johan, og du også!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks, Reitse! And to you as well!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 10

I'm proud and excited to be re-awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP designation for year number six! Helping folks along their data and analytics journeys feels more and more rewarding every year. #MVPBuzz

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 2

I'm looking forward to the AI telling the college that they need to offer more AI classes.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 2

Have you tried implying that some form of nebulous AI is incorporated in the dashboards? 😇

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 2

I'd point you to one of my current clients, but it's a little too late...

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 2

Unfortunately, I think you're "underestimating" C-level executives.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jul 2

I fully understand this, but having been a machinist in a previous career, I'm in no rush to go back!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Jun 9

I'm really not liking this new trend of events stepping on long-standing local user groups without co-ordinating with them. The latest offenders: meetu.ps/e/P8jgm/9rDN...

Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas: Where Innovation Meets Unified Data, Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 9:00 AM | Meetup

**🚀 Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas 2025** **Hosted by Seattle Data AI Security – Dallas Chapter** Join us for an action-packed Saturday as we explore the future of unifie

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 27

Yeah, I suppose I gave to oay that anyway.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 27

So I can attend a one-day for-profit data event for $350 or go to a Data Saturday / SQL Saturday community event for just $15... Tough choice...

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 20

Make sure you tell him the one about why all the ships in the Swedish navy have bar codes on the bottom...

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 20

Looking forward to helping out moderating for @brianbonk.bsky.social and Stephanie Bruno while they lead us through preparing for your #Fabric certification exam. Join us now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsP... !

[AMER] Prepare for your Fabric exam day and open Q&A

YouTube video by Microsoft Reactor

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Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 20

Also, the best Duran Duran song about church officials.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 13

Sorry to hear that, Argenis.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · May 8

#Fabric #FabricDW tip of the day:

EXEC sp_rename 'dim.CalendarNew', 'dim.Calendar';

does not do what you think it should do!

Use EXEC sp_rename 'dim.CalendarNew', 'Calendar'; instead!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Apr 2

For those attending my #FabCon session "Tips and Tricks for Fabric Data Warehouse" this morning, please note that we've moved to Premier BR 319. See you at 10:00!

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Mar 19

We'll also start to find out which teams are really looking past this year to the new regulations for next season.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Mar 19

Yes sir

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Mar 19

I think so, but note they didn't win the constructor's championship last year either.

P.S. Feels really strange rooting for a red car this year.

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Mar 15

Happy to have F1 back this weekend!

Three LEGO models of Formula 1 cars

Chris Hyde @chrishyde325.bsky.social · Mar 13

Really looking forward to John Miner's session for #ABQSQL this month - Understanding File Formats within the Lakehouse. A deep-dive into technical internals is always valuable!

Please register at: www.meetup.com/albuquerque-...

We're still fully remote, so out-of-towners are very welcome!

March Meeting: Understanding File Formats within the Lakehouse, Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 11:30 AM | Meetup

The Albuquerque SQL Server User Group (ABQSQL) will be having its next meeting on Friday, March 14th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM online via Microsoft Teams. This month John M