Hello, it’s amazing to me how fast the past couple of years have gone by as I’ve served on the PASS Board. It has been a journey that has been both rewarding and challenging, but I would not change any of it. At times the challenges have been great, the stress large. Representing the PASS …
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Interview With Matt Gordon
I’ve been wanting to share a little bit about Matt’s story for a while now and this past week I reached out to him to see if he’d be up for an interview for the blog. As is usually the case he was happy to oblige. I’ve known Matt for, O gosh, a couple of …
Thank You–#PASSElections
This week has been a whirlwind; as the results came in earlier this week on the election I wanted to take a moment and say Thank You. It is with great honor and privilege to be elected to a seat on the PASS Board. This position is one that I don’t take lightly and with …
Four PASS Questions–My Take #PASSElections
As part of the campaign material for this years election for Board of Directors; the candidates were asked to answer four questions. While I did put together a short two-minute video for PASS that will be published soon on the election site regarding these questions; I felt it prudent to also do a bit more …
The New PASS Logo and More
Change is not always easy. In fact, change is hard. "Change" is a word from which some people shy away, and it can hinder the daily life of quite a few of us. However, change doesn’t always have to be negative. It was only a few months ago, as I sat at the blogger’s table …
PASS Summit Recap and Experience
The day finally came and I was fortunate, no I was blessed to be a part of the PASS Summit held out in Seattle, WA. This year would be my fourth year attending in five years. I did miss when it was held in Charlotte, go figure it was closer there to me. In any …
Heading To PASS Summit 2015 – Now What?
You've heard about it for some time now, and you finally got the gumption to ask your boss if the company would send you to PASS Summit 2015. A few days or weeks elapse and you get word that you were the chosen one from the company to attend - FANTASTIC, you say....but wait - …
Im At Summit Now What?
We are a week out from PASS Summit 2014 and there will be many there attending for the first time. You are in the same boat I was in back in 2011. To be quite honest, I’ve never seen or attended anything quite like it before. No, it’s not some mythical place that you hear …
PASS – Time To Get Your Vote On
I can remember pretty vividly the first time I attended a PASS function. It is something that profoundly changed my outlook on my career and how I view the SQL community as a whole. With that said there are three seats open for the PASS Board of Directors and you can view their profiles here. …
So You Want To Go To Pass Summit?!?!
Back in 2011 I was afforded the opportunity to attend PASS in Seattle, Washington. It was the first time I had made such a journey to this conference; I really didn't know what to expect. I've heard the stories, the many positive things regarding the sessions, learning, and networking - but to be quite honest …
"You are the CEO of your destiny" 