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When I started travelling to speak at SQL Server events, I committed that I would make the most of it. To me, that means a lot more than just attending the event where I’m speaking. Sure, I want to learn and network at the event, but it means more than that, …
Continue readingMohammad Darab interviewed me about SQL Server’s future, the DBA role, and cloud computing.
Continue readingA conversation about organizing the LGBT meetup at PASS Summit and running inclusive technology events in Boston.
Continue readingI share my excitement about joining SentryOne’s Community Ambassador program and what the role means.
Continue readingEarlier this month, I got an email with the subject line “Congratulations 2017 Microsoft MVP!” I immediately commenced doing a Snoopy happy dance (my dog, Callie, picked up on the excitement and joined in). If you aren’t familiar with the MVP Program, you …
Continue readingA reflection on being named Community Influencer of the Year and the people who make technology communities welcoming.
Continue readingPASS Summit has tons of opportunities to meet like-minded folks, in addition to seeing old friends. There are the Women In Tech and Birds of a Feather Luncheons. There is the Community Zone. Friends catch up over coffee and meals. There are vendor parties. …
Continue readingHave you ever wondered what the best option is for making your data available in your environment? I was asked by Carlos L Chacon (blog|twitter) to be part of a panel on his podcast for an episode discussing some of the options–availability groups, mirroring, …
Continue readingFive years ago today, I officially became a DBA: Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to extend to you our offer of employment for the position of Database Administrator How I got there I got my first job at a software company in 2003. I had no degree, I had no …
Continue readingI’ve been using SQL Server for a dozen years now, but I’ve only been starting to make friendships and build relationships within the SQL Server community in the last couple of years. More importantly, it has only been in the last year that I would say I have …
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