Paresh Motiwala
Employers on the program
- 2026Harris County, TX1 talk
Appearances by year
- SQLSaturday
- PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | PASS Summit West 2026 | PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit) | speaker | Thriving in a Tough Job Market: Résumés, Interviews, and Career Strategy as Harris County, TX In a challenging economy, job hunting can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can help you stand out even when opportunities are scarce. This highly…Show lessIn a challenging economy, job hunting can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can help you stand out even when opportunities are scarce. This highly interactive session gives IT professionals a practical, no‑nonsense roadmap for navigating the job market with confidence. We’ll break down... | |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Day of Data Baton Rouge #1141 | SQLSaturday | — | Guardians of the Data Galaxy: Securing SQL Server the Right WaySQL Server security isn’t a single feature — it’s a layered strategy. In this 200‑level session, we’ll walk through SQL Server’s full security stack from the…Show lessSQL Server security isn’t a single feature — it’s a layered strategy. In this 200‑level session, we’ll walk through SQL Server’s full security stack from the outside in, starting with physical and network boundaries and moving all the way to encryption, permissions, auditing, and row‑level security. | |
| Sep 27, 2025 | SQLSaturday Boston #1119 | SQLSaturday | — | Unlocking Data Insights with Kusto Query Language (KQL)In the era of big data, the ability to efficiently query and analyze large datasets is paramount for businesses and researchers alike. Kusto Query Language…Show lessIn the era of big data, the ability to efficiently query and analyze large datasets is paramount for businesses and researchers alike. Kusto Query Language (KQL), developed by Microsoft, has emerged as a powerful tool for querying and processing data stored in Azure Data Explorer and other Microsoft services. | |
| Jul 26, 2025 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1110 | SQLSaturday | — | Using Digital Forensics for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)In an era defined by pervasive digital interactions, safeguarding organizational data has become paramount. This session delves into the intricate realm of…Show lessIn an era defined by pervasive digital interactions, safeguarding organizational data has become paramount. This session delves into the intricate realm of Digital Forensics and its pivotal role in fortifying Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies. | |
| Oct 14, 2023 | SQLSaturday Boston #1046 | SQLSaturday | — | ChatGPT and a Happy Data ProIn this session we will discuss the ChatGPT phenomenon and how a Data Pro can exploit its abilities to help in their jobs. We can correct bad code, find newer…Show lessIn this session we will discuss the ChatGPT phenomenon and how a Data Pro can exploit its abilities to help in their jobs. We can correct bad code, find newer and more efficient codes. | |
| Jul 29, 2023 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1060 | SQLSaturday | — | ChatGPT and a Happy Data ProIn this session we will discuss the ChatGPT phenomenon and how a Data Pro can exploit its abilities to help in their jobs. We can correct bad code, find newer…Show lessIn this session we will discuss the ChatGPT phenomenon and how a Data Pro can exploit its abilities to help in their jobs. We can correct bad code, find newer and more efficient codes. | |
| Jul 29, 2023 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1060 | SQLSaturday | — | How I Cut My Maintenance Window by 80%As DBAs we are in charge of the safety and security of our databases. Backup and ability to restore in a timely fashion is one of the most important…Show lessAs DBAs we are in charge of the safety and security of our databases. Backup and ability to restore in a timely fashion is one of the most important responsibility. | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday New York City #1048 | SQLSaturday | — | 20 Stupid Things To Avoid as a DBA I have made some serious mistakes as DBA. I have seen others make even more serious mistakes. | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday New York City #1048 | SQLSaturday | — | How I Cut My Maintenance Window by 80%As DBAs we are in charge of the safety and security of our databases. Backup and ability to restore in a timely fashion is one of the most important…Show lessAs DBAs we are in charge of the safety and security of our databases. Backup and ability to restore in a timely fashion is one of the most important responsibility. | |
| May 4, 2019 | SQLSaturday Philadelphia #835 | SQLSaturday | — | BI Infrastructure in Azure: Points to ConsiderSuccess of a good BI infrastructure is measured by two most important factors: a) Better access to data and b) Increased operational efficiency How can you set…Show lessSuccess of a good BI infrastructure is measured by two most important factors: a) Better access to data and b) Increased operational efficiency How can you set up your own BI infrastructure in the cloud to address these? What components do we consider? | |
| May 4, 2019 | SQLSaturday Philadelphia #835 | SQLSaturday | — | Make Your Maintenance Plans Better and Faster Maintenance plans are never easy. They get worse as the databases get bigger and the maintenance windows shrink upon pressure from the customers. |
Frequent co-speakers
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Yun | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Matt Gordon | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Deborah Melkin | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Edward Pollack | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Grant Fritchey | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Kevin Feasel | 4 | — | 2026 |
| Steve Jones | 4 | — | 2026 |
| John Miner | 4 | — | 2025 |
| Ava McClain | 3 | — | 2026 |
| Brent Ozar | 3 | — | 2026 |
| Calvin Fabre | 3 | — | 2026 |
| Chris Hyde | 3 | — | 2026 |
| George Mauer | 3 | — | 2026 |
| Ian Trimble | 3 | — | 2026 |
| James Davis | 3 | — | 2026 |
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.