I recently went to our local pharmacy to pick up some prescriptions. There was one for my boy and one for me; at the time I didn’t think much of it to check. I had seen the last name on the slip for both and moved onward with the business of the day. What I … Continue reading What The Doctor Ordered
Eliminating Hassles
It is easy for me to fall into the trap of the “who” versus the “what”. If we are not careful we can get caught up in a web entangled mess. I often get asked how do I go about handling each day and staying organized. Let me be the first to say it isn’t … Continue reading Eliminating Hassles
TSQL Tuesday #96: Folks Who Have Made a Difference
I was intrigued by this month’s T-SQL Tuesday topic presented by Ewald Cress (b|t) “Folks Who Have Made a Difference”. Digging a bit deeper the comment of “Who has made a difference in your career?” was made. I’ve stopped and restarted typing this blog post several different times. I’ve trashed countless drafts and have now … Continue reading TSQL Tuesday #96: Folks Who Have Made a Difference
Pass Summit 2017
It’s about that time of year again when there is a buzz in Seattle in regards to PASS Summit. Many data professionals will be heading out to one of the biggest SQL related events of the year. There is excitement for many along with a sense of being overwhelmed for some. The minute you step … Continue reading Pass Summit 2017
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 … Continue reading Thank You–#PASSElections
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 … Continue reading Four PASS Questions–My Take #PASSElections
Running for the PASS Board of Directors #PASSelections
This year I decided to take “someday” to heart and do something that has been on my mind for awhile – submit my application to run for the PASS Board. Going through the process so far has been a humbling experience; one that I’ve learned a lot from. I’m excited to say that my application … Continue reading Running for the PASS Board of Directors #PASSelections
SQL Saturday Louisville Re-Cap
And like the wind another SQL Saturday Louisville has come and gone. This past weekend seemed to be a huge success, but it didn’t come with some take-away's and that is okay. I think every time we put on an event like this we are always looking for ways to make things better the next … Continue reading SQL Saturday Louisville Re-Cap
SQL Summer Vacation–SentryOne
We are having an extra Louisville SQL Server and Power BI User Group meeting this month due to the SQL Summer Vacation coming into town. SentryOne’s Kevin Kline (B|T) will be rolling into town for a fun filled 2-hour event on Wednesday the 25th. This is a fun event that Kevin and family travel around … Continue reading SQL Summer Vacation–SentryOne
PAC Community Ambassador – SQL Sentry
Last week Aaron Bertrand (b|t) published a post regarding five new PAC Community Ambassadors for SentryOne. I am privileged and honored to be a part of this journey with some stellar data professionals: Andy Mallon (b|t) John Morehouse (b|t) Derik Hammer (b|t) Mike Walsh (b|t) This venture is a new community program that SentryOne is … Continue reading PAC Community Ambassador – SQL Sentry
