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Johannes Åkesson

Founder of SQL Spreads | Microsoft BI and Data Warehouse Specialist


Johannes Åkesson is the founder of SQL Spreads, a leading data management solution that leverages Excel to deliver simplicity and an outstanding user experience. SQL Spreads is used by over 900 organizations worldwide — from Nobel Prize–winning research institutions to top Fortune 500 companies.

 

With more than 20 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Johannes specializes in Microsoft’s BI stack, including SQL Server, Power BI, Power Query, SSIS, and Excel. Before launching SQL Spreads in 2015, he spent over a decade designing and implementing BI and data warehouse solutions for clients across Scandinavia.

 

Through his work with SQL Spreads, Johannes stays closely connected to the real-world challenges companies face when working with large-scale data in Excel and SQL Server. His blog articles reflect this hands-on experience — offering practical solutions, deep technical insights, and field-tested tips for improving data workflows and governance.

 

He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and regularly writes about data solutions built on the Microsoft data stack — including Excel, SQL Server, and Power BI — with a focus on use cases such as data management, forecasting, and budgeting.

  • How to create a database in Excel

    Aug 1st, 2024

    Creating a database in Excel is a straightforward process that can help you manage and analyze your data efficiently. Whether you need to keep track of personal information, business records, or project details, Excel offers powerful tools to build and maintain a database. Follow these steps to create a database in Excel: 5 steps on …

  • How to perform a SELECT INTO in SQL Server

    Aug 1st, 2024

    The SELECT INTO statement in SQL Server is a powerful tool for creating new tables and copying data from existing tables or queries. This guide will walk you through the process of using the SELECT INTO statement in SQL Server, providing comprehensive steps and code snippets you can use directly in SQL Server Management Studio …

  • How to perform an UPDATE in SQL Server

    Jun 28th, 2024

    Updating data in SQL Server is a common task for business users who need to ensure their data remains accurate and up-to-date. This guide will walk you through the process of using the ‘UPDATE’ statement in SQL Server, providing easy-to-follow steps and code snippets you can use directly in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Understanding …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.4.1

    Mar 29th, 2024

    We’re excited to announce the latest enhancements and fixes in SQL Spreads to make your data management experience smoother and more secure. Here’s what’s new in SQL Spreads 7.4.1: Enhanced Tree Filters: Tree Filters have been improved and are now shown only for individual Excel sheets, and changes in a Tree Filter only refresh the …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.3.0

    Jan 31st, 2024

    SQL Spreads 7.3.0 is now available for download. Enhanced SharePoint integration for SQL Spreads documents by implementing document locking for Editors. In the SQL Spreads Designer, the database and table filters are now displayed by default in the Database tab. Optimized connectivity with Azure Data Warehouse/Azure Synapse. Refined the introductory dialogues for a more intuitive …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.2.5

    Nov 10th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.2.5 is now available for download. Fixed issue with the new Show intro button being shown in Data Editor mode. Download the latest version of SQL Spreads »

  • SQL Spreads release 7.2.4

    Nov 8th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.2.4 is now available for download. Improved the Intro dialogs shown during the first start of the trial. Added a button in the SQL Spreads tab to show the Intro again. Minor bug fixes. Download the latest version of SQL Spreads »

  • Update View in SQL Server using Excel – Step by Step Guide

    Sep 8th, 2023

    In many businesses, it’s common to use Views to present database tables in a user-friendly way. With SQL Spreads, you can update a View in SQL Server from within Excel. SQL Spreads allows you to work with SQL Server Views, making it easy to display data side by side in Excel, similar to any other …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.2.0

    Aug 28th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.2.0 is now available for download. Added a new intro dialog with info about the trial. Added a check if Excel is running before installation, and auto-restart of Excel after the installation. Added a lock to prevent a user with a Data Editor license to install and use the SQL Spreads trial in …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.1.2

    Jul 14th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.1.2 is now available for download. In this new release we are introducing the new SQL Server tools which allows you to do more SQL Server operations from within Excel. The SQL Server tools contains these three features: The Table Creator – to create SQL Server tables based on data in Excel. The …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.0.8

    May 29th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.0.8 is now available for download. This release fixed a couple of minor issues. Fixed issue with columns with data type Time not updating correctly. Fixed issue with Change tracking not working when only one of the ModifiedBy or ModifiedOn was used. Fixed issue with labels for number of loaded rows not shown …

  • SQL Spreads release 7.0.5

    Mar 30th, 2023

    SQL Spreads 7.0.5 is now available for download. The new SQL Spreads 7.0 has two major improvements: The first improvement is the batch processing of updates, inserts and deletes from Excel to the SQL Server. We have measured speed improvements of up to 18 times with this new release, compared to the older 6.2 release. …

  • SQL Spreads release 6.2.15

    Dec 22nd, 2022

    SQL Spreads 6.2.15 is now available for download. Improved Intro screens shown during first time start-up. Fixed issue when moving columns if Excels table header filters are turned off. Fixed issue with items with quotes not working in Fixed List Lookups. Fixed issue when switching server when the document has key Lookups. Fixed issue with …

  • SQL Spreads release 6.2.8

    Aug 9th, 2022

    SQL Spreads 6.2.8 is now available for download. Fixed issue with bigint numbers with more than 17 digits that were truncated. Fixed issue with commas in text key columns. Fixed issue with uninstalling when both the per-machine and the per-user versions was installed. Fixed issue with the database connection setting “Remember password on local machine”. …

  • SQL Spreads release 6.2.1

    May 23rd, 2022

    SQL Spreads 6.2.1 is now available for download. Support for connecting to Azure SQL using Azure AD Authentication. Support for using Multi-Factor Authentication when authenticating to Azure AD. Download the latest version of SQL Spreads »

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