About Cathrine
Hi! I’m Cathrine. I love data and coding, as well as teaching and sharing knowledge 🤓
When I was 10 years old, I decided to learn HTML and CSS because it was fun! That curiosity and passion for solving technical challenges has stuck with me ever since.
I’ve now worked with Azure Data and the Microsoft Data Platform for over 17 years, mainly focusing on Business Intelligence, Data Integration and Data Warehousing projects. My core skills are Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and T-SQL development, but I enjoy everything from programming to data visualization.
Outside of work, I’ve been an international speaker, author, blogger, organizer, and chronic volunteer for over a decade. Because of my community involvement, I received the Microsoft Data Platform MVP Award from 2015-2026.
I’m also a Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, a Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, and I’m old enough to still be a proud Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics.
…yeah, there’s a reason I call myself a full-time geek. I also love sci-fi and fantasy, design and typography, coffee and chocolate, I’m a dog mom and cat lover, and you will never take my emojis from me! (I made custom 8x8 pixel smilies to use on my first blog back in 2001, I’m allowed to enjoy the emoji keyboard in Windows 😁)