Frank A. Banin

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With a strong foundation in enterprise data analytics and software engineering, I specialize in designing and implementing advanced analytics solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive business growth.

My experience spans diverse environments—on-premises, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid solutions—demonstrating both versatility and adaptability in addressing complex data challenges.

I am recognized for my intellectual curiosity, a proven ability to quickly master new tools and technologies, and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging industry trends.

My professional growth is supported by a portfolio of industry certifications, which underscore both technical expertise and dedication to continuous learning.


I am characterized by my intellectual curiosity and a strong aptitude for rapidly learning new tools, coupled with a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends. My professional development is underscored by a series of certifications, including:

Microsoft Certifications:
Generative AI for Business with MSFT Azure OpenAI
Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Azure Data Engineer Associate
Certified Professional
Certified IT Professional
Technology Specialist

Merrill Lynch Certification:
Six Sigma Green Belt

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DAX for SQL Folks: Part II - Translating SQL Queries to DAX Queries

Introduction In response to my approach in the popular MDX Guide for SQL Folks series, I am using SQL as a good frame of reference for starting or developing a new approach for improving your Data Analysis Expression(DAX) language learning experience. This is useful for developers starting to learn the DAX language to more advanced developers who […]

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Question of the Day

Encoding URLs

I have this data in a SQL Server 2025 table:

CREATE TABLE Response
( ResponseID INT NOT NULL CONSTRAINT ResponsePK PRIMARY KEY
, ResponseVal VARBINARY(5000)
)
GO
If I want to get a value from this table that I can add to a URL in a browser, which of these code items produces a result I can use?

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