dotNet Miami Entity Framework – Code First and Migrations – Richie Rump and Introduction to PowerPivot – Alberto Santaballa

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Data. Everyone has it and everyone needs to access it. Since it’s initial rocky release Entity Framework has been steadily improving. With the 4.1 release of Entity Framework Microsoft has provided a way for developers to access data using only code. Richie Rump will give an inside glimpse of Entity Framework Code First and it’s newest feature Migrations. Also, Alberto Santaballa will present on PowerPivot an exciting new technology that empowers users to view their data in powerful new ways. Join us for a night full of data access and data visuals.

Speakers:

Richie Rump is a software developer, data architect and project manager. He currently helps companies solve their data challenges using SQL Server and .Net. He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and various Microsoft development certifications. Richie is also the founder of the dotNet Miami, a community focused on enterprise development with .NET and SQL Server. His previous experience includes working with Burger King, FPL, Ryder and Walt Disney World.

Alberto Santaballa is a senior developer for database information systems in multiple languages, and interfacing software systems on Windows and *nix environments. Alberto currently works in the non-profit philanthropy space to help organizations in major migrations to open source grant management systems. He is a technological problem solver with proven record of building and implementing systems designed to improve business processes and cut costs.