Tag: SQL Server

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Steve Jones recently asked: what were your best days at work, and what was your worst?  He also issued a challenge to write about our typical days at work.  In terms of writing about a typical workday, I have the first of four (per Steve's challenge instructions) draft articles warming up in the bullpen; hopefully, I'll … Continue reading It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

SQL Saturday #741 Albany — the debrief

Once again, we had another great SQL Saturday here in Albany this past weekend!  I don't know how many people attended, but by my estimate, we had well over two-hundred people.  I had a great time (as usual), and it serves to remind me why this is one of my favorite events. My own presentation … Continue reading SQL Saturday #741 Albany — the debrief

SQL Saturday #741, Albany, NY — Come to upstate New York!

On Saturday, July 28 (a week from tomorrow as I write this), our local Albany-area SQL user group will host our fifth SQL Saturday!  I have participated in all five; I worked as a volunteer at the first one, and I presented at the other four (including next Saturday).  This is one of my favorite … Continue reading SQL Saturday #741, Albany, NY — Come to upstate New York!

#BI101: Some SQL Saturday speakers to check out

This is part of a series of articles in which I'm trying to teach myself about BI.  Any related articles I write are preceded with "#BI101" in the title. As a speaker on the SQL Saturday circuit, I've had the honor and privilege of having met, connected with, and even befriended a number of experts … Continue reading #BI101: Some SQL Saturday speakers to check out

Humble beginnings

Once again, the Facebook "On This Day" memory feature shows it can be a curious thing.  And again, this is one I wanted to share. The picture you see above showed up on my Facebook memories feed this morning.  Three years ago today, I gave a presentation at my local SQL Server user group meeting.  … Continue reading Humble beginnings

My hometown SQL Saturday: I’m speaking, July 28

I just got the official word that I will be speaking at my hometown SQL Saturday. As of right now, I don't know which presentation(s) I'm doing; I only know that I am speaking! Come join us at UAlbany on July 28!  Go the link above to register, and mark your calendars!

SQL Saturday #714, Philadelphia

Last week, I received word that I've been selected to speak at SQL Saturday #714, Philadelphia (the actual location is Blue Bell, PA, which is outside of Philadelphia) on April 21! At this time, I don't yet know what I will be presenting.  When I do, I'll post them to another 'blog article. Hope to … Continue reading SQL Saturday #714, Philadelphia

Coming soon: SQL Saturday #723, Rochester, NY

This afternoon, I received the following email: There are only a few days remaining before your presentation at SQLSaturday #723 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 and we want to make a last push to bring in new attendees and remind those that have already signed up. Just a quick blog post, update on LinkedIn, or … Continue reading Coming soon: SQL Saturday #723, Rochester, NY

SQL Saturday #694, Providence

This morning, I saw a 'blog post from my friend, Greg Moore, who wrote about his upcoming presentations at SQL Saturday in Washington, DC this Saturday.  Greg is an excellent presenter, and I always recommend his presentations anytime. It also made me realize a few things.  First, my own SQL Saturday presentations are coming up … Continue reading SQL Saturday #694, Providence

Upcoming SQL Saturday dates for me

Looks like my SQL Saturday schedule will be busy!  Here are my upcoming dates (and I admit that I'm writing this for my own reference as much as anything else). Scheduled to speak I am scheduled to speak at the following event: December 9, 2017: #694, Providence, RI Presentation abstracts submitted I submitted my presentations … Continue reading Upcoming SQL Saturday dates for me