SQL Saturday on Andy M Mallon - AM²

SQLSaturday Boston 2017 Roundup

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 07:00:45 -0500

SQL Saturday Night Fever

SQLSaturday Boston was February 25. I was invited into the organizing team in 2015, and this was my third time helping to put together the event. But this time was different. This time, I was running the show. I wanted to do a quick round-up of some of the things we did differently this time–I’ll dive right in with the most important thing first…

December SQLSaturdays--DC & Providence, RI

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:08:19 -0400

Next month, I’ll be speaking at two SQLSaturday events.

Washington, DC - #SqlSat574 - December 3, 2016

Being a DBA is like play Pac-San. Eat all the LUNs before the SAN Admin chases you away.

The DC SQL Saturday was the first SQL Saturday I spoke at–so this one will always be a special event for me. Hopefully, I’ll be able to speak at this event every year.

Speaking at #SqlSatChi - SQL Saturday #484 in Chicago

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:41:45 -0500

I’m really excited to be speaking in Chicago this year. I’m going to be giving my “Shortcuts From an Impatient DBA” session. I love this presentation, and I’m excited to share it in Chicago.

How’d you do that?!?

This presentation is a series of keyboard shortcuts, lesser-known SSMS features, code tricks, Windows tips, etc. Most of these are tips I picked up by watching other people and asking “How’d you do that?” Those are some of the most powerful learning moments we have–when we see something cool and learn to do it for ourselves. I’ll say it again: I love this presentation.

Speaking at SQL Saturday #465 in Providence, RI

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:00:55 -0500

On December 5, I’m speaking at QL Saturday #465 in Providence, RI. My session is called “Shortcuts from an Impatient DBA."

This is an expanded version of my lightning talk from the New England SQL Server User Group earlier this year. It went over so well, I decided to expand it into a full-length session.

Speaking at SQL Saturday #470 in DC

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:00:43 -0500

On December 5, I’m speaking at SQL Saturday #470 in Washington DC. My session is called “Wheaton’s Law for Technology Pros” and is based on my post “Watch your step! Don’t become a DBA-hole.”

I’m really looking forward to it for lots of reasons, but in particular it’s my first SQL Saturday session. Yea, sure, I helped organize SQL Saturday Boston BI this year, so it’s not my first rodeo–but it’s my first official time speaking at a SQL Saturday. Also exciting? My session is not at the same time as Brent Ozar’s (blog|twitter)–I don’t have to compete with him. Score.

Thank you #sqlsatbostonbi 2015

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:16:31 -0400

Yesterday was SQL Saturday #437 or as we call it, SQL Saturday Boston BI Edition. It was my first time helping to organize a SQL Saturday (or any event like this). It was an honor to be asked to join the organizing team, knowing that they already put on some impressive events.