Buck Woody
Employers on the program
- 2021–2026Straight Path Solutions25 talks
- 2019–2024Microsoft14 talks
Upcoming appearances
Who’s booked ahead? →Event dates shown; only events starting today or later count. 1 upcoming event.
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Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) – · Orlando, United States
- Data Platform Live! Panel Discussion: AI Is Coming for the Data Team: Which Roles Change First? panelist Program source ↗
- Hands-On Workshop: PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Professional workshop Program source ↗
- Governance Without the Gridlock: A Lean Data Operating Model for AI-Ready Mid-Sized Companies speaker Program source ↗
No upcoming appearances are currently recorded.
The year around now
Talks in the past 12 months and announced talks ahead, one row per conference, January to December. Hover a mark for the talk.
Appearances by year
- SQLSaturday
- Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360
- SQLBits
- DATACON Seattle
- SQL Konferenz
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | panelist | Data Platform Live! Panel Discussion: AI Is Coming for the Data Team: Which Roles Change First? as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Governance Without the Gridlock: A Lean Data Operating Model for AI-Ready Mid-Sized Companies as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | workshop | Hands-On Workshop: PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Professional as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Becoming a Data Architect as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | keynote | Data Platform Live! Keynote: When All you Have is a Nail, Everything is a Hammer as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Fast Focus on the Data Landscape as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Understanding Vector Databases as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Oct 4, 2025 | SQLSaturday Orlando #1122 | SQLSaturday | — | Understanding Vector DatabasesIn this session, you will learn the fundamental concepts of vector databases. You will explore what vector databases are, how they differ from traditional…Show lessIn this session, you will learn the fundamental concepts of vector databases. You will explore what vector databases are, how they differ from traditional relational databases, and why they are becoming increasingly important in handling high-dimensional data. | |
| Jun 23, 2025 | DATACON Seattle 2025 (with TechCon 365 & PWRCON) | DATACON Seattle | speaker | Transform your business with integrated solutions using SQL database in Microsoft FabricThe promise of SQL Database in Fabric is that it is simple, autonomous, and optimized for AI - but what does that mean for you and your organization? In this…Show lessThe promise of SQL Database in Fabric is that it is simple, autonomous, and optimized for AI - but what does that mean for you and your organization? In this session we will explore how various personas can benefit from a deeply integrated operational database in Fabric. | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Fast Focus: Microsoft - Embargoed Topic on Data as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | workshop | Hands-On Lab: Microsoft Fabric - A Full Day of Hands-On Learning as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Microsoft's Data: The Super-Secret Session as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | SQL Server Security Ground to Cloud - A Workshop Audit as Straight Path Solutions | |
| May 4, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data ProfessionalsGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various…Show lessGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various domains such as text, image, audio, video, and code generation. | |
| May 4, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | Should I become a manager in IT Buck Woody has had IT management positions at organizations from the US Military to Healthcare, Manufacturing and now at Microsoft. | |
| May 4, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | Unlocking AI Potential for the Data Professional: Azure OpenAIAre you ready to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence? Whether you’re a seasoned Data Professional or just dipping your toes into the world of…Show lessAre you ready to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence? Whether you’re a seasoned Data Professional or just dipping your toes into the world of machine learning, our full-day session will empower you with the knowledge to create groundbreaking solutions. | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | speaker | Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals as Microsoft In this session, you will learn how generative AI works, its limitations, the main tools and processes you can use, and where you can use it to enhance your…Show lessIn this session, you will learn how generative AI works, its limitations, the main tools and processes you can use, and where you can use it to enhance your data estate and data projects. | Video |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | keynote | SQLBits 2024 Opening Keynote as Microsoft The Opening Keynote | Video |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | keynote | AI Live! & SQL Server Live! Keynote: The Age of AI for the Data Professional as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Arc, Arc and Arc: De-mystifying Azure Arc for Data as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | workshop | Hands-On Workshop: Discover Microsoft Fabric: Full Day of Azure Modern Data Analytics as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | keynote | SQL Server Live! & AI Live! Keynote: The Age of AI for the Data Professional as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Oct 7, 2023 | SQLSaturday Orlando #1047 | SQLSaturday | — | Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data ProfessionalsGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various…Show lessGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various domains such as text, image, audio, video, and code generation. | |
| Oct 7, 2023 | SQLSaturday Orlando #1047 | SQLSaturday | — | Introduction to Microsoft Fabric for the Data ProfessionalJoin us for a full day of exploration into Microsoft Fabric, the revolutionary Software as a Service (SaaS) product that’s changing the game in Business…Show lessJoin us for a full day of exploration into Microsoft Fabric, the revolutionary Software as a Service (SaaS) product that’s changing the game in Business Intelligence and Modern Analytics. | |
| Sep 11, 2023 | SQL Konferenz 2023 | SQL Konferenz | talk | Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data ProfessionalsGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various…Show lessGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content by learning from existing content. It has applications in various domains such as text, image, audio, video, and code generation. | Slides |
| Sep 11, 2023 | SQL Konferenz 2023 | SQL Konferenz | keynote | Keynote: Making the vision your reality with Azure Data: Hybrid, AI, and Analytics Everyone has a vision for how data can work for them. But how do you make your vision a reality in a seamless, integrated way. | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | SQLBits 2023 | SQLBits | workshop | The SQL Server 2022 Workshop as Microsoft Immerse yourself in this day-long workshop on SQL Server 2022 including presentations, hands-on exercises, and interactive Q&A taught by the Microsoft…Show lessImmerse yourself in this day-long workshop on SQL Server 2022 including presentations, hands-on exercises, and interactive Q&A taught by the Microsoft engineering team. You will learn all aspects of what is new in SQL Server 2022 including features for hybrid, built-in query intelligence,... | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | keynote | Artificial Intelligence Live! & SQL Server Live! Keynote: AI for Good - Using the Intelligent Data Platform to Create Assistive AI as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Azure Data Platform Security Overview as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | workshop | Hands-On Lab: SQL Server Ground to Cloud as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Secure Machine Learning with SQL Server as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | panelist | SQL Server Live! Panel Discussion: Azure Cloud Migration Discussion as Straight Path Solutions | |
| May 14, 2022 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1022 | SQLSaturday | — | Becoming a Data Architect | |
| May 14, 2022 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1022 | SQLSaturday | — | Designing a Data Architecture with Azure Data Factory | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | SQLBits 2022 (Arcade) | SQLBits | speaker | Developer Enhancements in SQL Server 2022 as Microsoft SQL Server 2022's latest developer enhancements from the Product Group. | Video |
| Mar 8, 2022 | SQLBits 2022 (Arcade) | SQLBits | keynote | Keynote as Microsoft The SQLBits event theme this year is Video Games – and in the “Level Up With Azure Data” keynote, you'll see the latest and greatest in SQL Server 2022 and…Show lessThe SQLBits event theme this year is Video Games – and in the “Level Up With Azure Data” keynote, you'll see the latest and greatest in SQL Server 2022 and Azure Data, and there will be some surprise guests - always a fun time at the SQL Bits keynote! | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | SQLBits 2022 (Arcade) | SQLBits | speaker | Machine Learning on the SQL Server Platform as Microsoft SQL Server is a complete Machine Learning platform - learn a complete process to use it from data ingestion to model deployment. | Video |
| Mar 8, 2022 | SQLBits 2022 (Arcade) | SQLBits | speaker | SQL Server on Linux, Containers and Kubernetes as Microsoft SQL Server now runs on Linux, Containers and Kubernetes. In this session you will get an overview of this environment, and explain the installation, management,…Show lessSQL Server now runs on Linux, Containers and Kubernetes. In this session you will get an overview of this environment, and explain the installation, management, and monitoring of each. | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | Secure Machine Learning with SQL Server as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | speaker | SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters Architecture as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | keynote | SQL Server Live! & Artificial Intelligence Live! Keynote: SQL Edge to Cloud as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!) | Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360 | panelist | SQL Server Live! Panel Discussion: Ask the SQL Engineering Team AMA as Straight Path Solutions | |
| Sep 29, 2020 | SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show) | SQLBits | speaker | An administrators guide to SQL Server 2019 BDC as Microsoft Join this session if you are interested in the administration scenarios of the big data clusters, including tooling for monitoring, how to deploy and secure the…Show lessJoin this session if you are interested in the administration scenarios of the big data clusters, including tooling for monitoring, how to deploy and secure the environment, and to learn about the latest improvements. | Video |
| Sep 29, 2020 | SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show) | SQLBits | speaker | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning as Microsoft What is the difference between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning and how can each be used? Join Buck Woody cover simple, clear…Show lessWhat is the difference between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning and how can each be used? Join Buck Woody cover simple, clear explanations for these technologies, how they can be applied. | Video |
| Sep 29, 2020 | SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show) | SQLBits | workshop | The SQL Server 2019 Workshop as Microsoft Spend a day with the Microsoft engineering team learning all aspects of SQL Server 2019 using a hands-on, interactive approach. | |
| Feb 29, 2020 | SQLSaturday Tampa #951 | SQLSaturday | — | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Explained What is the difference between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning? And how can each be used? | |
| Jun 1, 2019 | SQLSaturday Dallas #841 | SQLSaturday | — | Introduction to SQL Server Big Data Clusters as Microsoft In this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically…Show lessIn this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage. | |
| May 18, 2019 | SQLSaturday Atlanta #845 | SQLSaturday | — | Introduction to SQL Server Big Data Clusters as Microsoft In this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically…Show lessIn this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage. | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | SQLSaturday Tampa #859 | SQLSaturday | — | Introduction to SQL Server Big Data ClustersIn this session you will learn how SQL Server 2019 implements an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server on Linux, PolyBase, Containers,…Show lessIn this session you will learn how SQL Server 2019 implements an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server on Linux, PolyBase, Containers, Kubernetes, Spark and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage. | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | SQLBits 2019 (Speakeasy) | SQLBits | workshop | Microsoft SQL Server Big Data Clusters Architecture as Microsoft In this workshop, you`ll learn how SQL Server big data clusters implements machine learning, and how to select and plan for the proper architecture to enable…Show lessIn this workshop, you`ll learn how SQL Server big data clusters implements machine learning, and how to select and plan for the proper architecture to enable machine learning to train your models using Python, R, Java or Scala to operationalize these models, and how to deploy your intelligent... | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | SQLBits 2019 (Speakeasy) | SQLBits | speaker | SQL 2019 Big Data Architecture Overview as Microsoft In this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically…Show lessIn this session Buck Woody explains how Microsoft has implemented the SQL Server 2019 relational database engine in a big data cluster leverages an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage. You’ll see the three ways you can... | Video |
Frequent co-speakers
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Ball | 13 | 8 | 2026 |
| Matt Gordon | 12 | — | 2025 |
| Bob Ward | 10 | 7 | 2025 |
| Josh Luedeman | 8 | 5 | 2026 |
| Kevin Feasel | 8 | — | 2025 |
| Daniel Taylor | 7 | 4 | 2026 |
| Bradley Schacht | 7 | 2 | 2026 |
| Ginger Grant | 7 | 2 | 2026 |
| Leonard Lobel | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Thomas LaRock | 6 | 3 | 2026 |
| Patrick LeBlanc | 6 | 1 | 2025 |
| Hasan Savran | 6 | — | 2025 |
| James Serra | 6 | — | 2025 |
| Jean Joseph | 6 | — | 2025 |
| Ben Weissman | 5 | 2 | 2024 |
Speakers with the same name are merged into one entry, so this page may combine more than one person. Affiliations are shown as each conference listed them.