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My First Speaking Event: Utah Day of Data
So I did something that I never thought I would have the courage to do. First off, I HATE public speaking. Even more so, public speaking on technical topics. Here are some of the self doubt thoughts that go through my head: “What if I don’t know what I’m talking about?”, “What if someone tells…
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We Built an AI-Assisted Operating Model for SQL Server Migrations
Disclaimer/ Edit: This post was heavily “polished” and rewritten with AI. The content is mine and true but I’m sure you’ll detect the AI patterns in this one :). The Problem with Traditional DBA Operations If you’ve worked in enterprise SQL Server long enough, you know how migrations usually go. A request comes in to…
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From DBA Consultant to Senior Data Platform Engineer: Why I Made the Move
Removing Assumptions Before getting into why I’m making this transition, I want to be clear about something: I genuinely loved my time in consulting. The people I worked with, top to bottom, are smart, kind, supportive, and deeply capable. Having the opportunity to work with and learn from them was a privilege. This move isn’t…
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My Career as a Database Administrator: Consulting vs Single Shop
Starting an Intentional Journey People talk about two types of database administrators: intentional and accidental. Intentional database administrators ignite their careers with the explicit intentions of becoming a DBA. They generally know what the job responsibilities entail, and they work towards building their technical skillset explicitly towards that profession. Accidental database administrators on the other…
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