Data Platform Bingo: Deployment Edition
An interactive 60-minute session on the failures, fixes, and hard-earned lessons behind modern data delivery.
The concept is simple: the audience gets a bingo card filled with recognizable data-platform disasters. During the session, two energetic Data Platform MVPs pull scenarios, ask the audience if they have seen them, tell short war stories, and explain what should have happened instead.
As the audience races to complete their bingo cards, the presenters translate every deployment disaster into a practical Database DevOps lesson. We cover version control, release flow, ownership, automation, approvals, testing, migrations, data movement, performance and, of course, communication.
This session is part AMA, part technical post-mortem, and part therapy session for data professionals. You will laugh, probably recognize too much, and leave with practical ways to make your next database deployment, data pipeline or platform migration a lot less bingo-worthy.
Maybe your deployment process felt like a game of chance, but it's now time to stop playing bingo with production and join our session!
About the speakers
Danny Kruge
Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Plaform MVP with a robust background in SQL Server and over a decade of experience in the field. Originally from Leicester, England, and now residing in the Netherlands, he has dedicated years to honing his skills and expanding his expertise into areas like Azure and Windows Engineering. Danny is particularly passionate about Azure Data Factory, where he leverages his deep knowledge to design efficient data workflows. As an active community leader, he organizes the Azure Heroes Netherlands Community Day and the Azure user group NL, helping to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration among tech enthusiasts. Committed to continuous learning and community support, Danny enjoys sharing his insights to help others navigate data challenges and avoid common mistakes.
Tonie Huizer
Tonie Huizer is a Software, Data, and DevOps Consultant who believes good tech starts with understanding your people. A regular on international stages and a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Tonie loves helping teams simplify complex challenges; whether that’s modernizing database deployments, designing scalable systems, or just getting Dev and Ops to finally talk to each other.
Tonie is known for his clear, energetic presentation style and ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. As a Redgate Community Ambassador, he advocates for database DevOps and contributes to open knowledge sharing through blogs, talks, and events across the globe. He also co-leads SeaQL Saturday, a community-driven event that blends education, networking, and Sammie, his Kooikerhondje mascot. (Because yes, even events are better with a dog.)
Whether he's discussing Azure DevOps workflows, database release automation, or the cultural shifts required to implement DevOps successfully, Tonie brings real-world experience, humor, and actionable insights. His goal is to inspire professionals not just to adopt new technologies, but to transform how teams collaborate and innovate.
And when he’s not speaking about tech, he might just be speaking about whisky. Tonie is a passionate whisky enthusiast who loves sharing stories, flavors, and the occasional tasting session with his fellow connoisseur of TasteWhisky. If you're into DevOps, data, and a well-aged dram on the side, Tonie’s your man!