In Monty Python’s Flying Circus, they would sometimes switch sketches with the line, “And now for something completely different”. I’m reminded of that as I’m writing this, looking down at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on my way to my seventh PASS Summit, for as familiar as this conference is to me now, especially […]
SQL Saturday Minneapolis Wrap-Up
Last week, I attended SQL Saturday Minneapolis and presented my session “SQL Server Features That Will Blow Your Mind!”. Thanks to all who came! Even though my session was in the last slot of the day, you were a very engaged group, and it’s always fun to teach to a group like that. I’ve uploaded […]
Wrap-up catch-up
Thanks to all who have attended my recent sessions! This has been quite a busy summer with a number of firsts, some of which I’ll talk about in this post. In June, I presented two sessions at my home SQL Saturday in Iowa City: “SQL Server Features That Will Blow Your Mind!” and “Get Involved”. […]
SQL Saturday Chicago Wrap-Up
Yesterday, I had a fantastic day at SQL Saturday #291 in Chicago. I had the privilege of teaching a packed room – thanks to all of you who came to my session! It was a very diverse group with a lot of great questions, which always makes giving the session fun. I’ve uploaded a new version […]
I’m Speaking: SQL Saturday Chicago
It’s spring, and that means that speaking season is starting up again! My first presentation of the year will be at SQL Saturday #291 in Chicago on April 26. I’ll be presenting “SQL Server Features That Will Blow Your Mind!”, a new developer-focused session that covers four features added by Microsoft in recent versions that […]