Upcoming speaking engagements (as of 5/27/2021) #SQLSaturday #DataSaturday #PASSSummit

It seems like it's been quite some time since I posted about my upcoming speaking engagements, but I do have one coming up! Confirmed On Saturday, June 12, I will be speaking at SQL Saturday Los Angeles. I am scheduled to speak at 4:00 pm Eastern (1:00 pm LA local/Pacific). This is a virtual event, …

I’ve landed!

After 388 days, 557 submitted resumes, and countless rejections, I'm happy to report that I have landed! I have accepted a position for Insight Global. I will be working remotely as a technical writer for their client, PlutoTV! I start my new gig in a few weeks, depending on how long it will take for …

#PASS is dead. Long live PASS!

Many data professionals, myself included, were saddened back in January when PASS ceased operations. As I've mentioned before, PASS provided me with many professional opportunities that I didn't think were possible. It enhanced my career and provided me with countless networking opportunities. I made many friends during my association with PASS that otherwise wouldn't have …

The right frame of mind is important for your overall health

I've been holding off on writing about this, but what happened to me is an important story to tell, and a cautionary tale for others who might be going through the same thing. The photo you see above is me lying in a hospital bed about a month ago. And I want to tell you …

#DataSaturday LA — I’m speaking! 6/12/21

I am speaking once again! It's been a while! I learned today that I will be speaking at Data Saturday (the successor to SQL Saturday) LA on June 12! This event is online, so I won't be flying out to the West Coast that weekend. I will be doing my networking presentation. If you've wondered …

May CASSUG Monthly Meeting #Networking @CASSUG_Albany

Our May meeting will again be online. NOTE: you MUST RSVP to this Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Capital-Area-SQL.../events/277981480/ to view the Zoom URL! Our May guest speaker is Anthony E. Nocentino! Topic: Kubernetes! Our online meeting schedule is as follows:6:00: General chat, discussion, and announcements6:30: Presentation We usually wrap up between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Please RSVP to …