Posts by Martin Catherall

Martin Catherall
Doing data since day dot!
Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.
Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data engineering and architecture on the Microsoft Azure Platform.
He has over 15 years’ experience in the data industry and has been a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award since 2014
When he is not engaged in data related activities, he can be found exploring the Queensland landscape (he’s recently escaped Melbourne), learning about Minecraft or Super Mario from his kids and learning the guitar – despite being tone deaf!
Martin is the co-host of DataPlatform downunder
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/data-platform-downunder-meetup-group/
I want to leverage AI – but I’m a little overwhelmed by my options
Whether you’re a beginner in IT or a seasoned professional in another area of IT, you’re likely aware of AI tools like Chat GPT and Copilot. But after supplying a few prompts to one of the LLMs on the market, you’d like to take your skills to the next level – but where should you start? This session will guide you through the maze of Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI Foundry so that you can start making sense of everything AI on the Microsoft Platform – which encompasses many non-Microsoft LLMs. This short session should help to cut through the noise and leave you with some options of the next steps on your AI journey.