A tech advocate reflects on 2025, highlighting community work, mentorship in data platforms, and team collaboration at Redgate.
A neurodiverse software engineer uses Linux server analogies like OOM kills to explain how their brain manages cognitive load and sensory input.
The author announces their new role as Director of Research at CloudZero, focusing on AI-driven cloud cost management and optimization.
Interview with Chad Sanderson on data platform leadership, experimentation culture, data quality, and the rise of data contracts.
Author previews their upcoming SQL Managed Instance presentations at the SQLBits 2022 conference, highlighting new features and demos.
Announcing two technical sessions at the virtual PASS Summit 2020: migrating SQL Server to Azure VMs and using Columnstore Indexes.
SQLPort celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of 10 technical webinars on Microsoft Data Platform topics like Always Encrypted and Azure Synapse.
An interview discussing the importance of PostgreSQL extensions and how they transform it from a relational database into a versatile data platform.
A data professional argues for attending PASS Summit over Microsoft Ignite to support the non-profit community, despite Ignite's value.
Author shares excitement about presenting two technical sessions on SQL Server Columnstore Indexes and Batch Execution Mode at the PASS Summit 2019 data platform conference.
Announcing a workshop on optimizing ETL processes for SQL Server and Azure SQL at the SQLBits 2019 conference.
A reflection on the challenges and principles of organizing a truly independent tech conference, focusing on community over self-promotion.
The author praises Joe Obbish's blog for its original, critical analysis of the SQL Server Query Optimizer, declaring it the Data Platform blog of 2017.
Announcement and details for two upcoming SQLSaturday tech conferences in Copenhagen and Lisbon, featuring expert sessions on SQL Server topics.
