Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Principal consultant at Purple Frog Systems, a U.K. Data Analytics Consultancy. Pilot and F1 nut. Views are my own. (He/Him)
United Kingdom
Joined June 2009
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I'm giving X/Twitter a break and will be hanging out over on BlueSky if anyone wants me.
Find me at @PurpleFrogAlex.bsky.social
Does no-one at @AnthropicAI @claudeai care about customers?
2 weeks with NO RESPONSE from anyone in customer support or sales.
@claudeai @AnthropicAI Come on Anthropic - your Claude tech support is atrocious. I've been waiting TWO WEEKS for a reply to a payment problem.
I'm trying to give you money, who can I speak to?
Standing room only for my talk on #DataGovernance at #FabConference25
Exciting day when we launched our new AI enhanced automated documentation capability in @PBISentinel !
The Confluence plugin seems incredibly popular!
Pop by our stand for a demo and to find out more!
After an amazing 10 years of working with an incredible team, I'm now stepping down from the SQLBits Committee
purplefrogsystems.com/2025/0…
#SQLFamily #SQLBits @SQLBits
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It’s buzzing at #Fabcon Las Vegas today!👋
Come and check out the Power BI Sentinel booth for a live demo—see how we can take your Microsoft Fabric & Power BI governance, auditing and DR to the next level!⬆️🔥
#PowerBI #Fabcon2025 @MSFabricconf
Got to Seattle for another awesome MVP Summit. Looking forward to catching up with old friends and new.
If anyone's staying at the Element/Aloft Redmond, come say hi in the bar!
#mvpbuzz
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Alex’s session on Real World Tips for Data Governance in #PowerBI & #MicrosoftFabric at @Gartner_inc was a huge success. ⭐️
Thank you to all those who came along, we hope you found it extremely valuable. #DataGovernance🛡️ #GartnerDA
Great crowd today at Shrewbury Town Football Club for the Shropshire Digital Summit.
Lots of fun showing off how Microsoft Copilot and other GenAI tools can help small to medium businesses
What an amazing session, showing what you can do with streaming data in Fabric. Top work @jamesdales !
Great to hear from @jamesdales at @FabFestConf today, speaking about
Realtime Streaming Data with #MicrosoftFabric #fabfest2024
Alex Whittles retweeted
Amazing start to our day with @PurpleFrogAlex ! 🤩
He is speaking on the subject of ‘Understanding Fabric’ 💥
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🎉Exciting news! @PurpleFrogAlex is speaking at #FabFest to give an in-depth understanding of #MicrosoftFabric!💻Whether you're new or experienced, this engaging session is a must! 💥
🎟️Don't miss out—grab your FREE tickets now: FabFestConf.com
#FabFest2024 #Innovation
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It’s hitting the afternoon of @BigData_LDN and things aren’t ramping down at the Power BI Sentinel Stand🤩
We’ve had a great morning, and this afternoon brings our governance session with @DataLuthier!🧑💻
Catch you there?👋
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A big FabFest "thank you" to our sponsor, @PurpleFrogSys!🐸
They’re helping businesses jump ahead using data analytics and business intelligence.
With them on board, we’re leaping forward to make Birmingham the frog-spawn of data innovation!🎉💡
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Today @PurpleFrogAlex & @Fraggleworks are attending a data security event at Red Bull Racing with @KaseyaCorp.
Excited for insightful discussions and innovation in data security! 🏎️🔐 @redbullracing
#DataSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation
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🚀 Meet @PurpleFrogAlex at #FabFest2024!
Discover the essentials of Microsoft Fabric: what it is, why it’s a game-changer, and how it can revolutionise your data projects
Don’t miss out on this key session! 💡📊
fabfestconf.com/ #Birmingham #MicrosoftFabric
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Purple Frog are proud to sponsor this foundation which provides sport equipment, coaching, transport to fixtures and guidance to young people for the opportunity to play cricket or rugby. #TheMcCarneyFoundation #Charity #Cricket #Rugby #EveryMomentCounts
themccarneyfoundation.com/
Wey aye man @fraggleworks and I have made it to Geordie-land for the day!
Remembered my passport and jabs, but forgot my babelfish - any advice @SQLGeordie @heymiky ?
Alex Whittles retweeted
FREE #data and #AI in person event in #Birmingham at @millenniumpoint #fabfest2024
Learning, networking, lunch
🎤@PurpleFrogAlex
🎤@CPorteous
🎤 @jamesdales
Organised by @DataLuthier and @TheDataRhino hosts of @MSDataGroupBrum Sponsored by @PurpleFrogSys @PBISentinel
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Ready to level up your #MicrosoftFabric & #AI skills? Join us at #FabFest2024 in Birmingham on October 3rd! 🎉
A full day of expert sessions, networking, and food—all for FREE! Don’t wait, register now and secure your spot! 🔗meetup.com/microsoftdataplat… #DataPlatform #TechCommunity
What an absolute joke. @Max33Verstappen is just dangerous- how can his overly aggressive driving be tolerated. Should be ashamed of himself #F1