6 Months to 5 Minutes - DB & BI Deployments at the Speed of Light

Overview

Transforming database and BI deployments from months to minutes through Agile methodologies and Continuous Delivery, overcoming organizational barriers for faster innovation and happier teams.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Agile Methodologies
Understanding Agile principles
Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban
Benefits of Agile for database and BI deployments
• Fundamentals of Continuous Delivery
Core principles of Continuous Delivery
Tools and technologies supporting Continuous Delivery
Implementing continuous integration for DB & BI
• Setting Up for Success: Infrastructure and Tools
Choosing the right database and BI tools
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
Automation: Scripting and API integration
• Pipeline Design and Implementation
Designing a deployment pipeline
Automating testing and quality assurance
Ensuring security and compliance through automation
• Overcoming Organizational Barriers
Identifying common organizational barriers
Strategies for cultural change and buy-in
Role of leadership and team dynamics in fostering innovation
• Agile DB & BI Project Management
Planning and estimating Agile projects
Iterative development and delivery
Managing and monitoring changes effectively
• Accelerating DB & BI Deployments
Real-world case studies: Successful DB & BI transformations
Metrics and KPIs for measuring success
Continuous improvement and feedback loops
• Workshop: Implementing Your First Deployment Pipeline
Hands-on experience with a deployment pipeline setup
Troubleshooting common issues
Best practices for maintaining pipelines
• Capstone Project
Group project: Design and implement a deployment pipeline for a mock DB & BI system
Peer review and feedback sessions
• Course Wrap-Up and Future Pathways
Recap of key learnings and takeaways
Next steps for continued learning and growth
Career opportunities in Agile and Continuous Delivery for DB & BI

Subjects

Conference Talks