SQLSaturday #129 - Rochester 2012
Event Date: 05/12/2012 00:00:00
Event Location:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- 1 Lomb Memorial Drive
- Rochester, New York
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Sessions
This is a list of sessions from the event, based on the schedule in the XML files.
Title: Common Backup Problems and How to Deal With Them
Abstract: SQL Server backups can be burdensome to set up and maintain. All sorts of different problems can occur. This session targets the most common problems encountered while working with SQL Server backup and shows you how to identify these issues in your environment. In fact, I’ll walk you through how to prevent these common issues from ever cropping up within your systems in the first place. Be prepared for information you can take back to the office and put to work right away making your system backups more reliable. With backups running correctly all the time, you’ll be protecting your systems better, and feeling a lot less stress when it times to perform an emergency restore.
Speaker(s):
- Grant Fritchey
Track and Room: F - N/A
Title: New High Availability options with SQL Server 2012
Abstract: Introduction to new availability options in SQL Server 2012 including enhancements to Failover and the new AlwaysOn Availability Groups to provide multiple readable secondaries!
Speaker(s):
- Andy Roberts
Track and Room: F - N/A
Title: Getting Started with MDX
Abstract: In this session, led by Microsoft BI Architect and SQL Server MVP Bill Pearson, we will concentrate largely upon crafting simple MDX expressions and queries whose purposes, for the most part, are to return a set of data. We will overview the structure of a cube, using as a basis the sample Adventure Works cube that is available to anyone installing SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 R2. We will then outline the components of simple MDX syntax, and get started writing basic expressions and queries. We will expose basic member functions, introduce filters (or “slicers”), and begin exploring core MDX functionality, including calculated members, and named sets.
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: B - N/A
Title: ELT: Old school data loading with tsql
Abstract: The tide seems to be shifting from ETL (Extract Transform Load) to ELT (Extract Load Transform). In this session we’ll talk about the best practices of ELT. We’ll cover some t-sql design patterns that can help you get an ELT project going and a few tips to help you make that package more maintainable and easier to support.
Speaker(s):
- Tim Costello
Track and Room: A - N/A
Title: Jobs and Tasks in PowerShell 3.0
Abstract: PowerShell 3.0 offers a few ways to handle tasks and jobs that might need to run more than once or when certain conditions are met. This demo-heavy session will show how to use the new scheduled tasks cmdlets in PowerShell 3.0 and the new features of PowerShell’s job infrastructure.
Speaker(s):
- Jeff Hicks
Track and Room: C - N/A
Title: Pro Tips: Performance Tuning SSIS
Abstract: Synchronous and asynchronous components, memory buffers, data type choices. Tuning the data flow is all about choices. In this session we’ll explore some of the choices that can give you the biggest performance boosts in your ssis data flow. Together we’ll walk through creating a performance baseline, the differences between synchronous and asynchronous components and a few simple patterns we can implement to improve performance in our SSIS packages.
Speaker(s):
- Tim Costello
Track and Room: A - N/A
Title: An Overview of PowerPivot
Abstract: In this presentation, Microsoft BI Architect and SQL Server MVP Bill Pearson explores “self-service BI” as a concept. We then provide a walkthrough of the primary features of PowerPivot, focusing on how we can exploit its capabilities to offer the benefits of BI to decision makers and analysts throughout our organizations. “There’s no service like self-service …”
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: B - N/A
Title: Dimensional Design primer: What you need to know
Abstract: Everybody wants a data warehouse. What IS a data warehouse? How is it different from a data mart? Star Schema? Snowflakes? The dimensional bus? In this session we’ll cover all the key concepts you need to know to better understand what a data warehouse is and how to start building one.
Speaker(s):
- Tim Costello
Track and Room: A - N/A
Title: Becoming DAX: An Introduction …
Abstract: The Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) language is a library of operators and constants that we can combine to craft formulas and expressions in PowerPivot Client. In this introductory session Microsoft BI Architect and SQL Server MVP Bill Pearson will concentrate upon crafting simple DAX expressions whose purposes, for the most part, are to return a set of data. He’ll overview a simple data source structure, outline the components of simple DAX syntax, and get you started understanding basic expressions.
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: B - N/A
Title: Data Visualization primer: What you need to know
Abstract: Anyone can make a bar chart. The tricky part is recognizing the right time to use a bar, line or shape in your viz. What makes a data visualization ‘work’ ? How do colors, size and proximity affect visual analysis? In this session we’ll break down the ‘need to know’ parts of data visualization and arm you with the know how to go out there and build stunning, interactive dashboards that tell the story of your data.
Speaker(s):
- Tim Costello
Track and Room: A - N/A
Title: Getting Started with Background Jobs in PowerShell
Abstract: One of the great features in Windows PowerShell is the ability to push long runningPowerShell commands and scripts into the background and retrieve results later. This session will explain the requirements for jobs, how to create them, receive results and troubleshoot.
Speaker(s):
- Jeff Hicks
Track and Room: C - N/A
Title: The biggest and baddest SQL Installs in the World
Abstract: What are the largest SQL Server OLTP and DW implementations in the world and how do they scale?
Speaker(s):
- Andy Roberts
Track and Room: F - N/A
Title: Deadlocks and what to do about them
Abstract: Confusion persists around what a deadlock is, why they occur, and how to prevent them. This session will give you a good overview of how deadlocks occur and what you can do about them. Most importantly, we’ll go over the ways you can identify when a deadlock occurred and which processes were involved. We’ll do all this using the standard SQL Server tools so you can put it to work on your systems immediately.
Speaker(s):
- Grant Fritchey
Track and Room: F - N/A
Title: Replication- A fresh look peek behind the scenes
Abstract: SQL Server Replication is an often overlooked solution to a common problem - shared data. It is passed by as a solution of choice due to inaccurate misconceptions about complexity, performance, scalability and finally “fear” of the unknown. In this session we will take a fresh look at replication and how it can be used to benefit your organization. We will also take a look at what replication is doing behind the scenes, deal with some of the common misconceptions, and discuss solutions to some of the common problems that will allow DBA’s to reconsider this SQL Server technology as a “center stage” solution.
Speaker(s):
- David Benoit
Track and Room: F - N/A
Title: Don’t Panic, DBAs! Databases on VMware made easy.
Abstract: More and more companies are virtualizing with VMWare, and databases are the next logical step. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of monitoring databases running in a VMWare environment because it can be much different than when running on a physical machine. You will learn business and technical benefits of virtualization, master new terms and concepts, pick up useful planning tips and tricks, and cover best practices for maintaining optimum performance in a VMWare environment.
Speaker(s):
- Janis Griffin
Track and Room: D - N/A
Title: Introducing Query Optimization
Abstract: Are you a DBA that is looking to expand your Query Optimization skills? Are you a developer that just recently got asked to optimize T-SQL code? The first look at a Query Execution plan can be overwhelming. This session will deep dive into the Query Plan. We’ll take a look at common problems found in poorly performing query plans and examine what operators are, what they mean, and when you should see them.
Speaker(s):
- Christopher Crane
Track and Room: A - N/A
Title: PowerShell v3 WorkFlows
Abstract: PowerShell has always made it easy to get a lot done with minimal effort. Now, in v3.0 it is even easier with longer running and more complicated tasks using workflow. This session will explain the magic behind the mystery and demonstrate how to create PowerShell workflows
Speaker(s):
- Jeff Hicks
Track and Room: C - N/A
Title: SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Enhancements
Abstract: There are several interesting additions to T-SQL, this session will focus on what they are, why they were added to the product and how you can benefit from using them.
Speaker(s):
- Andy Roberts
Track and Room: E - N/A
Title: What to Look for in Execution Plans
Abstract: You’ve heard often enough that you need to look at execution plans to understand what’s going on with a query. But what are you supposed to look at? This session answers that question, providing a step-by-step set of considerations for evaluating your execution plans. We’ll look at the aspects of an execution plan that should be immediately checked, why they should be checked, and provide some guidance for what to do about what you find. You’ll be able to apply this information to your SQL Server 2012 systems as well as older versions of SQL Server.
Speaker(s):
- Grant Fritchey
Track and Room: E - N/A
Title: Overcoming Barriers and Avoiding Mistakes with BI
Abstract: A Dynamic Dialog session: Whether you’re considering implementing business intelligence for the first time, have completed projects in the past (and are perhaps looking at later phases), or are somewhere in between, an investment in this session will likely pay dividends. Business Intelligence Architect and Microsoft MVP Bill Pearson leads a dialog about common pitfalls or traps that we can encounter in designing and implementing BI. We’ll discuss, as a group, environmental and other challenges we have experienced, and share ways to avoid or minimize them, in our ongoing efforts with BI.
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: B - N/A
Title: Top Tips for Writing Better T-SQL Queries
Abstract: T-SQL provides many different ways to accomplish the same task, and as you might expect, some ways are better than others. In this session, you will learn specific techniques, that if followed, will make you a better T-SQL developer. The session is jam-packed with practical examples and is designed for administrators and developers who want to bring their T-SQL skills to the next level. In fact, you will be able to immediately implement these tips in your current projects once you get back to your office.
Speaker(s):
- Grant Fritchey
Track and Room: E - N/A
Title: Looney Tuner? No, there IS a method to my madness
Abstract: SQL Server query tuning is often more art than science and it can quickly eat up a lot of DBA and/or Developer time. This presentation will outline a method for determining the best approach for tuning queries by utilizing response time analysis and SQL diagramming techniques. Regardless of the complexity of the statement, this quick, systematic approach will lead you down the correct tuning path with no guessing. If you are a beginner or expert, this approach will save you countless hours tuning a query.
Speaker(s):
- Janis Griffin
Track and Room: D - N/A
Title: But it worked great in Dev! Perfomance for Devs
Abstract: If you’ve ever found yourself stating the above, this session is for you. For many developers, writing T-SQL that works is not the challenge. But too often, functional T-SQL is not the same as good T-SQL. In this session, we will examine why “SQL that works” is not good enough. Understanding indexes, exectuion plans, sargability, and more are all critical to writing good T-SQL. We will also examine several real-world examples of T-SQL that “worked great in dev” but caused major issues when it hit production.
Speaker(s):
- Randy Knight
Track and Room: D - N/A
Title: SQL 2012 Master Data Services (MDS)
Abstract: Many business have sought to centralize and increase the efficiency of access to key domain data needed to run the business. This data is often mastered in different parts of the organization, is kept in different formats, and is subject to different revision policies and schedules.
Speaker(s):
- Robert Schoedel
Track and Room: E - N/A
Title: Understanding Transaction Isolation Levels
Abstract: SQL Server offers several isolation levels beyond the default “READ COMMITTED”. But understanding when to use each one can be daunting. Whether you are a developer who needs to understand how isolation works and and why NOLOCK is not an appropriate hint in most cases, or a seasoned DBA who needs to understand the less commonly used isolation methods, this session is for you. We will look at each level, how it impacts the engine, and examine appropriate (and inapproriate) use cases for each.
Speaker(s):
- Randy Knight
Track and Room: C - N/A
Title: Fast Track to Spatial Reporting
Abstract: SSRS 2008 R2 has opened a new realm of reporting possibilities by including the spatial data support. By the end of this session, you should be familiar with the basic spatial concepts, creating map reports in SSRS from different sources, drilling down on map reports, aggregating custom data in the maps , creating squarified TreeMap reports and many more interesting tips and tricks revolving around them.
Speaker(s):
- Jason Thomas
Track and Room: D - N/A
Title: Extend Your Knowledge with Extended Events!
Abstract: SQL Server Extended Events can be used to gather a wide range of performance information, and in troubleshooting in SQL Server. Extended Events use less system resources and provide better information than SQL Profiler and they allow for correlation of SQL Server event data along side of OS or Application event data. This presentation will explore what Extended Events are, how to set them up and use them in several case studies.
Speaker(s):
- Janis Griffin
Track and Room: D - N/A
Title: SRS Report Builder for Business Intelligence
Abstract: Learn how easy it is to utilize the free download from Microsoft that allows users to create maps, charts, dashboard objects and reports against any kind of data easily without having to use Visual Studio.
Speaker(s):
- David Eichner
Track and Room: B - N/A
Title: Discover the power of Visual Studio db projects
Abstract: Many teams use Visual Studio as a development environment for .NET code as well as BI solutions, but fewer have made this the base technology for creating databases. In this session, you’ll learn what advantages Visual Studio provides as a database development environment. The session will also provide an example of how such projects can be extended to interact with other tools.
Speaker(s):
- Robert Schoedel
Track and Room: E - N/A
Title: Understanding SQL Server XML Features
Abstract: The XML Functionality embedded into SQL Server 2005 and 2008 is one of its most powerful yet least understood features. This seems to be primarily because DBA’s shy away from it and developers prefer to work with XML in their code. In this session we will explore the XML features of SQL Server and how we can bridge these two worlds. Topics covered will include retrieving relational data as XML, storing XML in the database using the XML Datatype, XML indexes, and the XQuery functions included in SQL Server. We will also look at using XML as stored procedure parameters as a way to pass large amounts of complex data between client and server.
Speaker(s):
- Randy Knight
Track and Room: C - N/A
Speakers
This is a list of speakers from the XML Guidebook records. The details and URLs were valid at the time of the event.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
Robert Schoedel
Rob Schoedel is a database architect at IDI Billing Solutions, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Victor, NY. Prior to IDI, Rob spent 15 years leading internal database development projects at Microsoft. A veteran of SQL Server, Rob first trained on SQL 1.1 in 1992.
Randy Knight
Twitter: - randy_knight
LinkedIn: Randy Knight
Contact: http://www.sqlsolutionsgroup.com/blog
Randy Knight is a data professional who has worked with Microsoft technology for over 25 years, focusing on SQL Server since 1997. He has worked in a variety of settings, including 6 years as a database architect for match.com. In 2010, he founded SQL Server Solutions Group LLC, a boutique SQL Server consultancy. A Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SQL Server, he speaks often at events all over the country including the PASS Summit, SQLIntersections, and numerous SQLSaturday and User Groups.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
David Benoit
Twitter: - SQLTentmaker
LinkedIn: David Benoit
David Benoit (@SQLTentmaker) leads a team of data platform architects at a large financial tech company. He has developed teams that have transitioned from standard on-prem operations to engineering teams supporting scale out platforms in the cloud.
Jeff Hicks
Contact: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog
Jeffery Hicks is a Microsoft MVP in Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Certified Trainer and an IT veteran with over 20 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis in automation and efficiency. He works today as an independent author, trainer and consultant. Jeff writes the popular Prof. PowerShell column for MPCMag.com and is a regular contributor to the Petri IT Knowledgebase and 4SysOps.
Janis Griffin
Twitter: - DoBoutAnything
LinkedIn: Janis Griffin
Janis Griffin has over 30 years of DBA/database experience including design, development and implementation of many critical database applications. Before coming to Quest Software, Janis primarily worked in the Telecom/Network Industry, working with both real-time network routing databases and OLTP business to business applications. Janis also held positions as a Principal Architect and Senior Manager, mentoring other DBAs on best practices in database performance tuning.
Andy Roberts
Contact: http://blogs.msdn.com/andyroberts
Andy Roberts is a Data Platform Technology Specialist for Microsoft in the Northeast district. and has spent 12 years as a consultant for Microsoft Consulting Services. As a consultant Andy assisted customers in implementing mission critical OLTP and DW/BI solutions on SQL Server. Andy wore many hats as a consultant including application developer, solution architect, mentor to development teams, mentor to DBAs, BI lead, SCRUM Master, and the guy-that-knows-a-bunch-of-stuff-about Microsoft.
Jeff Hicks
Contact: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog
Jeffery Hicks is a Microsoft MVP in Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Certified Trainer and an IT veteran with over 20 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis in automation and efficiency. He works today as an independent author, trainer and consultant. Jeff writes the popular Prof. PowerShell column for MPCMag.com and is a regular contributor to the Petri IT Knowledgebase and 4SysOps.
David Eichner
Twitter: - @ICANSoftware
LinkedIn: David Eichner
David Eichner is a licensed CPA and is also CEO of ICAN Software Corporation, a Microsoft Dynamics amp; Acumatica ERP partner firm that sell and implements ERP and CRM software, develops software solutions and provides technology consulting. He is the host of a radio show called Business In The Cloud that airs weekly on KLAY 1180AM. He is skilled in building integrated cloud app solutions. His career spans more than 20 years in various technical/managerial positions within industries as diverse as military service, engineering/construction, municipal government, consulting and certified public accounting. Additionally, he holds various national certificates in technology (MCDBA, MCSE, CNE, CITP, Dynamics CRM and ERP, Acumatica CRM and ERP)
Andy Roberts
Contact: http://blogs.msdn.com/andyroberts
Andy Roberts is a Data Platform Technology Specialist for Microsoft in the Northeast district. and has spent 12 years as a consultant for Microsoft Consulting Services. As a consultant Andy assisted customers in implementing mission critical OLTP and DW/BI solutions on SQL Server. Andy wore many hats as a consultant including application developer, solution architect, mentor to development teams, mentor to DBAs, BI lead, SCRUM Master, and the guy-that-knows-a-bunch-of-stuff-about Microsoft.
Janis Griffin
Twitter: - DoBoutAnything
LinkedIn: Janis Griffin
Janis Griffin has over 30 years of DBA/database experience including design, development and implementation of many critical database applications. Before coming to Quest Software, Janis primarily worked in the Telecom/Network Industry, working with both real-time network routing databases and OLTP business to business applications. Janis also held positions as a Principal Architect and Senior Manager, mentoring other DBAs on best practices in database performance tuning.
Jeff Hicks
Contact: http://jdhitsolutions.com/blog
Jeffery Hicks is a Microsoft MVP in Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Certified Trainer and an IT veteran with over 20 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis in automation and efficiency. He works today as an independent author, trainer and consultant. Jeff writes the popular Prof. PowerShell column for MPCMag.com and is a regular contributor to the Petri IT Knowledgebase and 4SysOps.
Tim Costello
Twitter: - timcost
LinkedIn: Tim Costello
Contact: http://www.timcost.com
Tim Costello is an MCITP, MCTS specializing in etl and data analytics for Interworks Inc. Tim is an international speaker that is always looking for opportunities to share his passion for SQL Server, Tableau and data visualization. Tim is active in the SQL community and leads a data visualization focused user group in the Dallas area.
Janis Griffin
Twitter: - DoBoutAnything
LinkedIn: Janis Griffin
Janis Griffin has over 30 years of DBA/database experience including design, development and implementation of many critical database applications. Before coming to Quest Software, Janis primarily worked in the Telecom/Network Industry, working with both real-time network routing databases and OLTP business to business applications. Janis also held positions as a Principal Architect and Senior Manager, mentoring other DBAs on best practices in database performance tuning.
Andy Roberts
Contact: http://blogs.msdn.com/andyroberts
Andy Roberts is a Data Platform Technology Specialist for Microsoft in the Northeast district. and has spent 12 years as a consultant for Microsoft Consulting Services. As a consultant Andy assisted customers in implementing mission critical OLTP and DW/BI solutions on SQL Server. Andy wore many hats as a consultant including application developer, solution architect, mentor to development teams, mentor to DBAs, BI lead, SCRUM Master, and the guy-that-knows-a-bunch-of-stuff-about Microsoft.
Christopher Crane
Christopher Crane has been a SQL Server DBA/Developer for 13 years and has worked for various businesses in the Rochester area during that time. Chris is the founder and former president of the Rochester chapter of PASS.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
Robert Schoedel
Rob Schoedel is a database architect at IDI Billing Solutions, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Victor, NY. Prior to IDI, Rob spent 15 years leading internal database development projects at Microsoft. A veteran of SQL Server, Rob first trained on SQL 1.1 in 1992.
Randy Knight
Twitter: - randy_knight
LinkedIn: Randy Knight
Contact: http://www.sqlsolutionsgroup.com/blog
Randy Knight is a data professional who has worked with Microsoft technology for over 25 years, focusing on SQL Server since 1997. He has worked in a variety of settings, including 6 years as a database architect for match.com. In 2010, he founded SQL Server Solutions Group LLC, a boutique SQL Server consultancy. A Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SQL Server, he speaks often at events all over the country including the PASS Summit, SQLIntersections, and numerous SQLSaturday and User Groups.
Grant Fritchey
Twitter: - @gfritchey
LinkedIn: Grant Fritchey
Contact: http://scarydba.com
Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP with over 20 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. He has worked with SQL Server since 6.0 back in 1995. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant has written books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product evangelist in January 2011.
Tim Costello
Twitter: - timcost
LinkedIn: Tim Costello
Contact: http://www.timcost.com
Tim Costello is an MCITP, MCTS specializing in etl and data analytics for Interworks Inc. Tim is an international speaker that is always looking for opportunities to share his passion for SQL Server, Tableau and data visualization. Tim is active in the SQL community and leads a data visualization focused user group in the Dallas area.
Grant Fritchey
Twitter: - @gfritchey
LinkedIn: Grant Fritchey
Contact: http://scarydba.com
Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP with over 20 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. He has worked with SQL Server since 6.0 back in 1995. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant has written books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product evangelist in January 2011.
Tim Costello
Twitter: - timcost
LinkedIn: Tim Costello
Contact: http://www.timcost.com
Tim Costello is an MCITP, MCTS specializing in etl and data analytics for Interworks Inc. Tim is an international speaker that is always looking for opportunities to share his passion for SQL Server, Tableau and data visualization. Tim is active in the SQL community and leads a data visualization focused user group in the Dallas area.
Grant Fritchey
Twitter: - @gfritchey
LinkedIn: Grant Fritchey
Contact: http://scarydba.com
Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP with over 20 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. He has worked with SQL Server since 6.0 back in 1995. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant has written books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product evangelist in January 2011.
Tim Costello
Twitter: - timcost
LinkedIn: Tim Costello
Contact: http://www.timcost.com
Tim Costello is an MCITP, MCTS specializing in etl and data analytics for Interworks Inc. Tim is an international speaker that is always looking for opportunities to share his passion for SQL Server, Tableau and data visualization. Tim is active in the SQL community and leads a data visualization focused user group in the Dallas area.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
Randy Knight
Twitter: - randy_knight
LinkedIn: Randy Knight
Contact: http://www.sqlsolutionsgroup.com/blog
Randy Knight is a data professional who has worked with Microsoft technology for over 25 years, focusing on SQL Server since 1997. He has worked in a variety of settings, including 6 years as a database architect for match.com. In 2010, he founded SQL Server Solutions Group LLC, a boutique SQL Server consultancy. A Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SQL Server, he speaks often at events all over the country including the PASS Summit, SQLIntersections, and numerous SQLSaturday and User Groups.
Grant Fritchey
Twitter: - @gfritchey
LinkedIn: Grant Fritchey
Contact: http://scarydba.com
Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP with over 20 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. He has worked with SQL Server since 6.0 back in 1995. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant has written books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product evangelist in January 2011.
Jason Thomas
Contact: http://road-blogs.blogspot.com/
Jason Thomas is a Microsoft Certified SQL Server professional with over 6 years of Microsoft BI experience. He currently works as a BI Consultant for Mariner in Charlotte, NC. He is a constant presence in the MSDN forums and was recognized with the Microsoft Community Contributor award. He blogs regularly at http://road-blogs.blogspot.com and can also be found tweeting about BI related stuff at https://twitter.com/#!/de_unparagoned
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