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Speakers

Paresh Motiwala

Employers on the program

  1. 2026Harris County, TX1 talk
Events8
Conferences2
Talks11
Years active2019–2026
Miles between events6,4288 in-person events · 1 country

Appearances by year

201920202021202220232024202520262027
  • SQLSaturday
  • PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Nov 9, 2026PASS Summit West 2026PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)speakerThriving 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 less

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 interactive session gives IT professionals a practical, no‑nonsense roadmap for navigating the job market with confidence. We’ll break down...

Jul 18, 2026Day of Data Baton Rouge #1141SQLSaturday—Guardians of the Data Galaxy: Securing SQL Server the Right Way
SQL 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 less

SQL 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, 2025SQLSaturday Boston #1119SQLSaturday—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 less

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 (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, 2025SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1110SQLSaturday—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 less

In 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, 2023SQLSaturday Boston #1046SQLSaturday—ChatGPT and a Happy Data Pro
In 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 less

In 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, 2023SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1060SQLSaturday—ChatGPT and a Happy Data Pro
In 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 less

In 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, 2023SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1060SQLSaturday—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 less

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 responsibility.

May 6, 2023SQLSaturday New York City #1048SQLSaturday—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, 2023SQLSaturday New York City #1048SQLSaturday—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 less

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 responsibility.

May 4, 2019SQLSaturday Philadelphia #835SQLSaturday—BI Infrastructure in Azure: Points to Consider
Success 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 less

Success 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, 2019SQLSaturday Philadelphia #835SQLSaturday—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

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Andy Yun5—2026
Matt Gordon5—2026
Deborah Melkin4—2026
Edward Pollack4—2026
Grant Fritchey4—2026
Kevin Feasel4—2026
Steve Jones4—2026
John Miner4—2025
Ava McClain3—2026
Brent Ozar3—2026
Calvin Fabre3—2026
Chris Hyde3—2026
George Mauer3—2026
Ian Trimble3—2026
James Davis3—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.