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Speakers

Buck Woody

Employers on the program

  1. 2021–2026Straight Path Solutions25 talks
  2. 2019–2024Microsoft14 talks

Upcoming appearances

Who’s booked ahead? →

Event dates shown; only events starting today or later count. 1 upcoming event.

  1. 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 ↗

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.

Held in the past 12 months Next 12 months Today, Nov 10, 2026

Appearances by year

201920202021202220232024202520262027
  • SQLSaturday
  • Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360
  • SQLBits
  • DATACON Seattle
  • SQL Konferenz

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Nov 15, 2026Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360panelistData Platform Live! Panel Discussion: AI Is Coming for the Data Team: Which Roles Change First?
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 15, 2026Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerGovernance Without the Gridlock: A Lean Data Operating Model for AI-Ready Mid-Sized Companies
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 15, 2026Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2026 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360workshopHands-On Workshop: PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Professional
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 16, 2025Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerBecoming a Data Architect
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 16, 2025Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360keynoteData Platform Live! Keynote: When All you Have is a Nail, Everything is a Hammer
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 16, 2025Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerFast Focus on the Data Landscape
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 16, 2025Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2025 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerUnderstanding Vector Databases
as Straight Path Solutions
Oct 4, 2025SQLSaturday Orlando #1122SQLSaturday—Understanding Vector Databases
In this session, you will learn the fundamental concepts of vector databases. You will explore what vector databases are, how they differ from traditional…Show less

In 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, 2025DATACON Seattle 2025 (with TechCon 365 & PWRCON)DATACON SeattlespeakerTransform your business with integrated solutions using SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
The 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 less

The 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, 2024Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerFast Focus: Microsoft - Embargoed Topic on Data
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 17, 2024Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360workshopHands-On Lab: Microsoft Fabric - A Full Day of Hands-On Learning
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 17, 2024Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerMicrosoft's Data: The Super-Secret Session
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 17, 2024Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando 2024 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerSQL Server Security Ground to Cloud - A Workshop Audit
as Straight Path Solutions
May 4, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals
Generative 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 less

Generative 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, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—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, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—Unlocking AI Potential for the Data Professional: Azure OpenAI
Are 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 less

Are 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, 2024SQLBits 2024SQLBitsspeakerGenerative 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 less

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 data estate and data projects.

Video
Mar 19, 2024SQLBits 2024SQLBitskeynoteSQLBits 2024 Opening Keynote
as Microsoft

The Opening Keynote

Video
Nov 12, 2023Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360keynoteAI Live! & SQL Server Live! Keynote: The Age of AI for the Data Professional
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 12, 2023Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerArc, Arc and Arc: De-mystifying Azure Arc for Data
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 12, 2023Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerGenerative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 12, 2023Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360workshopHands-On Workshop: Discover Microsoft Fabric: Full Day of Azure Modern Data Analytics
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 12, 2023Live! 360 Orlando 2023 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360keynoteSQL Server Live! & AI Live! Keynote: The Age of AI for the Data Professional
as Straight Path Solutions
Oct 7, 2023SQLSaturday Orlando #1047SQLSaturday—Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals
Generative 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 less

Generative 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, 2023SQLSaturday Orlando #1047SQLSaturday—Introduction to Microsoft Fabric for the Data Professional
Join 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 less

Join 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, 2023SQL Konferenz 2023SQL KonferenztalkGenerative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals
Generative 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 less

Generative 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, 2023SQL Konferenz 2023SQL KonferenzkeynoteKeynote: 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, 2023SQLBits 2023SQLBitsworkshopThe 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 less

Immerse 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, 2022Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360keynoteArtificial Intelligence Live! & SQL Server Live! Keynote: AI for Good - Using the Intelligent Data Platform to Create Assistive AI
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 13, 2022Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerAzure Data Platform Security Overview
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 13, 2022Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360workshopHands-On Lab: SQL Server Ground to Cloud
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 13, 2022Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerSecure Machine Learning with SQL Server
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 13, 2022Live! 360 Orlando 2022 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360panelistSQL Server Live! Panel Discussion: Azure Cloud Migration Discussion
as Straight Path Solutions
May 14, 2022SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1022SQLSaturday—Becoming a Data Architect
May 14, 2022SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1022SQLSaturday—Designing a Data Architecture with Azure Data Factory
Mar 8, 2022SQLBits 2022 (Arcade)SQLBitsspeakerDeveloper Enhancements in SQL Server 2022
as Microsoft

SQL Server 2022's latest developer enhancements from the Product Group.

Video
Mar 8, 2022SQLBits 2022 (Arcade)SQLBitskeynoteKeynote
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 less

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 Azure Data, and there will be some surprise guests - always a fun time at the SQL Bits keynote!

Mar 8, 2022SQLBits 2022 (Arcade)SQLBitsspeakerMachine 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, 2022SQLBits 2022 (Arcade)SQLBitsspeakerSQL 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 less

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, and monitoring of each.

Nov 15, 2021Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerSecure Machine Learning with SQL Server
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 15, 2021Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360speakerSQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters Architecture
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 15, 2021Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360keynoteSQL Server Live! & Artificial Intelligence Live! Keynote: SQL Edge to Cloud
as Straight Path Solutions
Nov 15, 2021Live! 360 Orlando 2021 (incl. Visual Studio Live!)Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) / Live! 360panelistSQL Server Live! Panel Discussion: Ask the SQL Engineering Team AMA
as Straight Path Solutions
Sep 29, 2020SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show)SQLBitsspeakerAn 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 less

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 environment, and to learn about the latest improvements.

Video
Sep 29, 2020SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show)SQLBitsspeakerArtificial 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 less

What 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, 2020SQLBits 2020 (The Greatest Data Show)SQLBitsworkshopThe 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, 2020SQLSaturday Tampa #951SQLSaturday—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, 2019SQLSaturday Dallas #841SQLSaturday—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 less

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 scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage.

May 18, 2019SQLSaturday Atlanta #845SQLSaturday—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 less

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 scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server and HDFS to scale to petabytes of data storage.

Mar 23, 2019SQLSaturday Tampa #859SQLSaturday—Introduction to SQL Server Big Data Clusters
In this session you will learn how SQL Server 2019 implements an elastically scalable storage layer that integrates SQL Server on Linux, PolyBase, Containers,…Show less

In 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, 2019SQLBits 2019 (Speakeasy)SQLBitsworkshopMicrosoft 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 less

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 machine learning to train your models using Python, R, Java or Scala to operationalize these models, and how to deploy your intelligent...

Feb 27, 2019SQLBits 2019 (Speakeasy)SQLBitsspeakerSQL 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 less

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 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

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Bradley Ball1382026
Matt Gordon12—2025
Bob Ward1072025
Josh Luedeman852026
Kevin Feasel8—2025
Daniel Taylor742026
Bradley Schacht722026
Ginger Grant722026
Leonard Lobel7—2026
Thomas LaRock632026
Patrick LeBlanc612025
Hasan Savran6—2025
James Serra6—2025
Jean Joseph6—2025
Ben Weissman522024

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.