The Analytical Landscape at Torfs & Database, the SeQueL: Should I Still Go SQL?🚀
🔊 In collaboration with dataMinds and hosted by Torfs, Plainsight announces:
“The Analytical Landscape at Torfs & Database, the SeQueL: Should I Still Go SQL?”
Exciting News from Plainsight! Join us on a skyrocketing journey at our upcoming event! This delightful two-session evening affair takes place on April 16th at De Zaat (Temse). Get ready for an informative and engaging experience!
Agenda
Tuesday 16th of April
18:00 – 18:30: Welcome & registration
18:30 – 19:15: Session 1: The Analytical Landscape @ Torfs
19:15 – 19:45: Food & Drinks
19:45 – 20:30: Session 2: Database, the SeQueL: Should I Still Go SQL?
20:30 – 21:30: Networking & event closure
Session 1: The Analytical Landscape @ Torfs
Presenters: Jasper Verhulst
Jasper Verhulst is a product owner and data platform specialist at Torfs, a leading shoe retailer in Belgium. He has been involved in the data warehousing project since its inception, and has helped Torfs grow in size, reach, and efficiency. He has a strong background as a database administrator and has acquired extensive knowledge on data platforms and analytics. He is passionate about answering business questions through the use of data, and delivering insights that drive value and innovation. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, cooking and mixing music.
Session
👉 Learn what retailer Torfs has learnt from its journey of being more data driven.
👉 Learn which data sources are used to capture and build-up a data profile.
👉 Learn how the data architecture has evolved during the years and what choices are being made to find a balance between cost and functionality., which analytical reports can be found throughout the Torfs landscape and how are they supporting the business.
👉 The session will be concluded with a technical deep dive into Torfs’ merchandising engine.
Session 2: Database, the SeQueL: Should I Still Go SQL?
Presenter: Sander Allert
Sander Allert is a data platform architect and retail analytics expert with over 10 years of experience in creating solutions that turn data into insights. He has successfully delivered a broad range of analytical solutions for leading retail brands, covering every retail-specific KPI imaginable. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge on new technologies and trends in the data and retail industry. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and climbing.
Session
👉 Ess-Que-El or Sey-Kwal? No matter how you pronounce it, there are certain reasons why people do (not) choose for the use of SQL as a Query Language, SQL Databases and SQL-based platforms.
👉 Sander will guide you through time when all platforms where SQL based, to the recent cloud-based platforms (such as Azure) and explain the latest trends (such as dbt) and applications (such as Microsoft Fabric).
🐍 Watch out for the Python in the garden of Eve during this session!
Location
Distributiecentrum Schoenen Torfs
De Zaat, Afschrijverslaan 2
9140 – Temse
Parking:
at the venue