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Wednesday, May 7
 

8:00am CDT

Mastering SQL for ConfigMgr and Beyond: Performance, Insights, and Optimization
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Minnetonka A
Description:
This advanced session for ConfigMgr practitioners delves into SQL performance optimization. Gain insights into analyzing performance bottlenecks and learn 10 proven techniques to enhance SQL query speed. Discover how ConfigMgr's SQL usage challenges traditional DBA practices, accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories from the product team. Explore advanced reporting techniques and methods to connect external data sources for richer insights.

What you will learn:
  • Advanced techniques to optimize SQL query performance.
  • Top strategies for improving SQL speed and efficiency.
  • Insights into ConfigMgr's unique SQL architecture and best practices.
  • How to create advanced reports and connect to external data sources.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Lukaszewski

Andrew Lukaszewski

Software Engineer, Patch My PC
Andrew is a Software Engineer at Patch My PC and works on the Advanced Insights team developing meaningful reports for their customers to enjoy. He has been working with Configuration Manager since it was SMS 2003 - supporting customers and offering first class consultancy for packaging... Read More →
avatar for David James

David James

VP, Engineering, Patch My PC
David James is the VP of engineering at Patch My PC and runs their engineering operations. He was previously the director of engineering at Microsoft for MEMCM. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Minnetonka A
  ConfigMgr, Performance Tuning
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10:00am CDT

Copilot and AI Experiences in Windows
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Minnetonka A
Description:
Discover the Copilot PC and Microsoft 365 Copilot, cutting-edge AI tools designed to transform interactions within the Windows ecosystem. Gain insights into the technical intricacies of Copilot PCs, focusing on how they leverage AI to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and provide an intuitive user experience.

What you will learn:
  • Understand how Copilot PC features work while adhering to high security and privacy standards.
  • Explore Copilot integration across various Microsoft products and learn practical usage.
  • Delve into advanced prompting techniques and the functionality of Copilot agents.
  • Identify use cases for maximizing productivity with AI in Windows.
Speakers
avatar for Harjit Dhaliwal

Harjit Dhaliwal

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft
Harjit Dhaliwal is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud Endpoints at Microsoft. Previously, he was a Customer Engineer at Microsoft where he focused on Modern Management solutions in the Microsoft 365 space to advocate and empower every person and company to achieve more... Read More →
avatar for Ken Goossens

Ken Goossens

Senior Product Manager - WSD, Microsoft
Ken is working as a Sr. Product Manager at the Windows Commercial CAT Team. Helping to drive adoption of Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Security, Windows Autopatch and Windows Copilot. Working with customers to remove deployment blockers, capturing insights and evidence to create new... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Minnetonka A
  Windows, Productivity
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1:00pm CDT

The Incredible User Lifecycle Story
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
Description:
Entra ID has evolved into a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution that supports seamless provisioning of user accounts from HR systems, laying the groundwork for modern employee onboarding. The user lifecycle is critical for organizations. With Entra ID and Microsoft Intune, optimize onboarding and manage changes during employment. Real-world examples illustrate the positive impact of this solution on your business.

What you will learn:
  • Experience the streamlined enrollment process for new employees.
  • Gain examples and ideas for implementation in your environment.
  • Discover how going passwordless is achievable.
  • Learn strategies for managing user changes throughout employment.
Speakers
avatar for Jan Ketil Skanke

Jan Ketil Skanke

MVP Security, Principal Cloud Architect, COO, CloudWay
Jan Ketil has been an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for lmore than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management... Read More →
avatar for Thomas Kurth

Thomas Kurth

MXDR Service Owner / Security Consultant, baseVISION AG
I’m a consultant and architect for modern workplace and security projects with Microsoft Technologies. I published many blogs and community tools like the M365Documentation solution and am awarded as Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Mobility and Security.I love to push and design solutions... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
  Other, User Lifecycle
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3:00pm CDT

Lessons from the Frontlines: Strengthening Security in Education
Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
Description:
Gain real-world insights into cybersecurity for education through a security incident at a small K-12 school district. Understand the attack, response, recovery, and key lessons learned. Focus on practical, low-to-no-cost strategies to enhance security across accounts, devices, and infrastructure. Measures rooted in NIST standards and adapted from K12SIX.org will help reduce risk and improve your institution's security posture.

What you will learn:
  • Understand the lifecycle of a real-world security incident, from attack to recovery, and the lessons that can inform your preparations.
  • Learn practical, low-to-no-cost security measures for managing accounts, securing devices, and fortifying infrastructure.
  • Gain guidance through a good, better, best rubric to prioritize improvements that align with your organization's resources and needs.
  • Identify key security strategies that can significantly enhance your institution’s overall security posture.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Dumke

Ben Dumke

Systems and Network Manager, Lawrence University
Ben Dumke spent 23 years supporting technology in a K-12 environment. He finally graduated and is now the Systems and Network Manager for Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Working in education requires wearing many hats and Ben has supported desktops, servers, SCCM, Exchange, Group... Read More →
avatar for Gary Blok

Gary Blok

Engineer, 2Pint
Working on Intune & ConfigMgr along with Azure to develop improvements in endpoint management and reporting.I've worked in several areas over the past year, hardware OEM, finacial, state government, small startups, K-12, higher ed, and consulting.Best known for blogging on GARYTOWN... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
  Windows, Education
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5:00pm CDT

PowerShell Meets Wall Street: Automating Stock Trading
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
Description:
Automate stock trading with PowerShell. Demystify algorithmic trading and learn how PowerShell can automate trading tasks, connect with APIs, and handle data. Set up a development environment, fetch real-time stock data, and implement a simple strategy like a moving average crossover in a live demo. Ideal for intermediate PowerShell users seeking new challenges.

What you will learn:
  • Unlock the surprising power of PowerShell to automate stock trading tasks, fetching real-time market data using APIs and executing trades programmatically.
  • Implement a simple trading strategy like a moving average crossover to understand algorithmic trading and automate decision-making in PowerShell.
  • Gain practical insights into setting up a development environment for trading automation with PowerShell, including best practices for error handling and logging.
  • Experience a live demo running a trading script in real-time, gaining valuable lessons regardless of achieving (virtual) gains or encountering (hypothetical) losses.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Lesniak

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe
Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →
Hosts
avatar for Blake Cherry

Blake Cherry

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Principal, West Monroe
Blake is a Principal in West Monroe's Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology practice, operating out of Chicago, IL. Known for accelerating the delivery of best practice infrastructure by leveraging infrastructure as code, his expertise lies in Azure, Terraform, PowerShell, Microsoft... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A
  Happy Hour, Financial Tech
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