DevOps with Matthias Thierbach

July 21, 2025 By Mike Carlo

DevOps is a Process

The explicit measures podcast unpacks what does DevOps mean. It’s not a software it is a way of thinking. Matthias is the creator and inventor of our now beloved TMDL format. This conversation will blow your mind as you learn about DevOps with Microsoft Fabric.

📺 Playlist Overview

Total Videos: 4
Theme: DevOps strategies and practices in Power BI
Guest: Mathias Thierbach
Audience: Power BI professionals and teams interested in CI/CD, DataOps, and DevOps methodologies

🔗 Videos in the Playlist

Deep Dive on CI/CD Branching Strategy – Ep.436

Provides a detailed look at branching strategies for continuous integration and deployment in Power BI projects.

DataOps is the Future of Power BI Teams – Ep.435

Discusses how DataOps principles can streamline Power BI team workflows and improve collaboration.

Top Down and Bottom Up DevOps – Ep.434

Explores different approaches to implementing DevOps in Power BI environments, from leadership-driven to grassroots efforts.

DevOps and You, Your Team, and Your Data – Ep.433

Introduces the foundational concepts of DevOps in Power BI and how they impact individuals, teams, and data governance.

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Mike and Tommy break down what it really means to start a Fabric implementation the right way, from setting expectations early to choosing practical first moves that won't box teams in later. They also cover a coming permissions change for Fabric data agents that makes semantic models easier for more people to use.

Mar 4, 2026

AI-Assisted TMDL Workflow & Hot Reload – Ep. 507

Mike and Tommy explore AI-assisted TMDL workflows and the hot reload experience for faster Power BI development. They also cover the new programmatic Power Query API and the GA release of the input slicer.

Feb 27, 2026

Filter Overload – Ep. 506

Mike and Tommy dive into the February 2026 feature updates for Power BI and Fabric, with a deep focus on the new input slicer going GA and what it means for report filtering. The conversation gets into filter overload — when too many slicers and options hurt more than they help.