Database system architect, security specialist.

Andreas Wolter is a former Program Manager for Access Control in Azure SQL and SQL Server at Microsoft. In this role, he spearheaded the design of the external authorization system used by Purview policies and Azure database and data warehouse in Fabric. He was also responsible for expanding the SQL permissions system with over 50 new granular permissions, as used by new features such as Ledger and the Azure SQL database watcher.

He is one of only 7 Microsoft Certified Solutions Master Data Platform (MCSM) worldwide. – This is the highest certification in the Data Platform track, which Microsoft awarded for only a short time after an extensive practical exam.

Andreas is the founder and CEO of Sarpedon Quality Lab LLC, a consulting company specializing in SQL Server performance, high availability, and security, which he manages in cooperation with Sarpedon Quality Lab® Germany which he led before joining Microsoft.

2014-2018 he was awarded the MVP Award by Microsoft for his commitment to the SQL Server community.