Microsoft Fabric + Change Mngt Leadership Coaching
Please join us on Friday April 25th for a detailed presentation on Microsoft Fabric - Data Analytics Platform by Sri Srinivasan and Konstantin Dyskin. There will be a presentation on Change Management Leadership by Evgeniya Makarova and Natasha Gulati.
Agenda:
- 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
- 9:00 DAMA chapter announcements
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- Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik, Cittabase
- 9:10 Sri and Konstantin of Microsoft will speak on Microsoft Fabric
- More details when available
- 10:30 Questions and a quick coffee break
- 10:40 Evgeniya Makarova and Natasha Gulati on The Secret Ingredient for Success in Data Management Initiatives: Change Management & Leadership Coaching
- 11:50 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
- Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.
Microsoft Fabric
Join us to discover Microsoft Fabric—a unified platform revolutionizing data management by integrating lakes, warehouses, and analytics into one seamless ecosystem.
By streamlining integration and governance, Fabric ensures your data stays clean, accessible, and primed for AI innovation. This is your chance to see how top organizations are preparing their data estates for cutting-edge AI solutions.
Perfect for organizations eager to unlock the full potential of their data with ease. Don’t miss this game-changing insight—your AI-ready future starts here!
Change Management and Leadership Coaching
The Secret Ingredient for Success in Data Management Initiatives:
Successful data management initiatives hinge not only on technical execution but also on effective change management. Research shows that projects with strong change management are seven times more likely to achieve their objectives. This presentation explores key factors that drive change success, including sponsorship, communication, employee engagement, and leadership involvement.
A structured change management framework, based on industry best practices and the ACMP Standard for Change Management, ensures that organizations can prepare, implement, and sustain change effectively. However, beyond structured methodologies, true transformation happens when leaders at all levels actively coach, inspire, and empower their teams.
Leveraging Leadership Coaching as part of the change management strategy strengthens adoption by fostering clarity of vision, accountability, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. This session will highlight how integrating coaching techniques into change initiatives helps leaders align teams, overcome resistance, and build a culture that embraces transformation.
By combining structured change management practices with leadership coaching, organizations can navigate change successfully and drive lasting impact in data-driven transformations.
Microsoft Fabric
Konstantin Dyskin, a Senior Technical Specialist based in Calgary. With more than 25 years of experience in data and analytics across Microsoft, IBM and various fortune 500 companies, Konstantin has been helping organizations leverage the power of data and AI to transform their businesses and achieve their goals. As a Technology Specialist and a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, he works with customers across various industries and domains to design, implement, and optimize data and AI solutions on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. Konstantin is highly skilled in areas such as Data Architecture, Azure Data Platform, and Business Intelligence, and is known for his expertise in technical support and customer engagement.
Sri Srinivasan, a Senior Specialist in Data & AI based in Vancouver. Sri has been with Microsoft for 15 years in various capacities as Operations Manager, Channel Manager and now working with Enterprise customers as Data and AI Solution Specialist. In his current role, he works closely with customers to drive innovative solutions and enhance data-driven decision-making. Prior to Microsoft Sri worked as a Data warehousing architect with Life Sciences Customers. He is an Electrical Engineering graduate with an MBA degree from York University.
Change Management Leadership Coaching
Evgeniya Makarova is a Senior Enterprise Data Architect with a strong background in data modeling, governance, and analytics. With a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Informatics, she has built a career designing scalable, high-quality data platforms for data-driven organizations. Evgeniya specializes in data strategy, business intelligence, and change management, helping organizations improve their data quality, governance, and analytics capabilities. She has worked extensively with Snowflake, AWS, and various data transformation tools, ensuring reliable and efficient data solutions. What makes Evgeniya successful in her role is her ability to see data as a reflection of business processes. She takes a holistic approach to data, ensuring that it is not just technically sound but also aligned with business strategy, operations, and decision-making. When she’s not working with data, Evgeniya enjoys traveling, exploring new technologies, and engaging in thought leadership discussions on LinkedIn.
Natasha Olga Gulati has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources working with leadership and executives of high performance teams. She is a Certified Leadership Coach and specializes in ‘Authentic Leadership' both in your professional and personal life. Natasha’s coaching philosophy centres on creating high-value, meaningful connections. Recognizing that your personal story and leadership history are unique to you, she’s committed to working from a position of shared understanding. She’s deeply curious about your experience, core motivations, and how both shape your vision, mission and goals. When you work with Natasha, you’ll experience safe, non-judgemental coaching sessions where you can clarify your thinking, overcome obstacles, and ignite your excellence.
About our location:
- Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
- Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
- Capacity - up to 140 people
- Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
- Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants.
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DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:
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- May 29 Marilu Lopez 1-Day Seminar on Data Strategy for Data Governance
- May 30 Marilu Lopez presentation on Data Strategy for Data Governance
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- Sep 26 to be announced
- Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
- Nov 21 to be announced
- Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)
