Event Location:
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Davie, Florida
Abstract:
You’ve heard it said, “If you have to do it twice, automate it.” Cut the learning curve and get a real handle on this powerful automation tool. This session walks you through a dozen scripts to simplify and easily automate time-consuming and tedious elements of your day to day job. This isn’t stuff you’ll use SOMEDAY, these are scripts you can use when you get home tonight. Harness the power of Power Shell to easily find Servers short on space. Script out tables and constraints across all of your databases at once. Backup databases and restore them to a different environment. These tricks and many others will allow PowerShell to simplify your job like no other tool.
Speaker(s): Aaron Nelson,
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No system ever performs well even on the most powerful hardware unless the database is efficiently indexed. But what does "efficient indexing" mean? Database Professionals impress customers by use of magic buzzwords such as “Indexing strategies” and “Performance tuning” and happily contribute to the myth about complexity of the subject. But with all complexity involved it’s not Rocket Science – the key point is to understand how SQL Server works with indexes and look at them from SQL Server standpoint. This session dives into the internals of SQL Server and covers various topics such as index physical structure, how and when indexes are used, how to design efficient indexing strategy and perform the index tuning of the system.
Speaker(s): Dmitri Korotkevitch,
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No system ever performs well even on the most powerful hardware unless the database is efficiently indexed. But what does "efficient indexing" mean? Database Professionals impress customers by use of magic buzzwords such as “Indexing strategies” and “Performance tuning” and happily contribute to the myth about complexity of the subject. But with all complexity involved it’s not Rocket Science – the key point is to understand how SQL Server works with indexes and look at them from SQL Server standpoint. This session dives into the internals of SQL Server and covers various topics such as index physical structure, how and when indexes are used, how to design efficient indexing strategy and perform the index tuning of the system.
Speaker(s): Dmitri Korotkevitch,
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You say you have a backup strategy, but what is your recovery strategy? In this session Tim will demonstrate several methods for performing much-needed backups and how to recover those backups to include FULL, DIFFERENTIAL, FILE GROUP, and TRANSACTION LOG. He will also demo performing a peace meal restore as well as backing up and restoring the tail end of the log after the data file becomes corrupt. Tim will discuss industry best practices for backing up and recovering your data. The goal of this session is to educate you on the various backup strategies so you can decide which is best for your organization, demonstrate how to recover your databases, and to create the desire for you to go back and validate your current strategies
Speaker(s): Tim Radney,
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TEMPDB is just for temporary data right? It is installed by default and gets recreated each time SQL is restarted so what does it matter right? WRONG TEMPDB is a critical part of your SQL Server instance and needs special attention. In this session Tim Radney will give you insight into what uses TEMPDB, why TEMPDB is important, what are the best practices for configuring TEMPDB, what makes TEMPDB so unique, and how to determine if your TEMPDB has a contention issue. Tim will demo creating contention in TEMPDB and explain how to solve this dreadful issue. If you have systems where TEMPDB hasn't been touched since the install, you need to attend this session.
Speaker(s): Tim Radney,
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The Reporting Services expression language can be a powerful tool for customizing report data and layout, but often times you will find it is lacking functionality that is easily available in .Net. While this session is not designed to teach you .Net it will show you some commonly used .Net functions for Reporting Services. We will also talk about the difference between custom code that is embedded in a report and external assemblies imported into Reporting Services.
Speaker(s): Devin Knight,
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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,
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Using Data Quality Services to Clean Up Your Mess It’s happened to all of us. Reach for the jar at the grocery store and…. “Clean up on Aisle 3!”. Well, what happens if the jar you are reaching for is full of data? And it’s bad data? And you got it alllll over the place? This session will deal with techniques for finding bad data, organizing and fixing it, and incorporating the new features of Data Quality Services to help you in your efforts. This document will talk about Data Quality issues, and how using Microsoft’s new Data Quality Services (SSDQS) feature in SQL 2012
Speaker(s): James McAuliffe,
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Who wouldn’t want to create unbelievable dashboards that executives can get excited about? PerformancePoint Services is perfect tool for creating interactive dashboards viewable from inside SharePoint. In this session Devin will talk you through getting up and running with PerformancePoint and how to create a basic Dashboard including a KPI, Scorecard and Report.
Speaker(s): Devin Knight,
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Description:This is an Intro level for the SQL DBA wanting to start and learn how to use PowerShell in their environment. It will be divided in two half hour part be covering PowerShell setup essentials, and testing PowerShell working with both SMO and SQLPS module to build SQL PowerShell scripts. This is not a language intro but it will get you started to learn PowerShell. Covering PowerShell V2/V3 and SQL Server tools.
Speaker(s): Maximo Trinidad,
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The With statement is a really powerful for SQL queries that allows to improve readability, simplify maintenance and create very complex queries by dividing the task in small chunks. This session will go from simple examples to more involved recursive ones.
Speaker(s): Eduardo Blumenfeld,
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Execution plans contain a lot of information that can guide you in your performance tuning process. Since SQL 2005 it is possible to retrieve the execution plans stored in the cache using DMVs and DMFs. However, as they are stored in XML format it can be cumbersome and difficult to extract the information you need. In this session, you will learn how the XML query plan is structured and how to use SQL Server’s built-in XQuery language to extract information. Examples include indexes that the optimizer indicates would increase performance if implemented and queries that use table scans or nested loop joins.
Speaker(s): Sebastian Meine,
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In this session Luis will demonstrate how to use Change Tracking and Change Data Capture to very quickly update data warehouse dimensions. He will also cover the new Change Data Capture functionality included in SSIS 2012.
Speaker(s): Luis Figueroa,
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Businesses depend on reliable data that can be managed effectively and shared through-out the enterprise. In this session we will look at the how Master Data Services 2012 can provide a solid platform for your organization's master data management implementation. We will spend a majority of the session building a model, loading it with data and then refining it to highlight the features and capabilities that are available both out-of-the-box and through the excel plug-in.
Speaker(s): Christopher Price,
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So the big wigs have come up with a “master” report that shows everything you could ever want on a single report. It includes grids and charts of varying sizes and complexities. Did I mention they want it pretty as well? In this session we will discuss how to use SQL Reporting Services 2008 R2 to bring it all together while avoiding the pit falls and mistakes. The demonstration will show how to build a multi-page, dashboard style report to manage your report server showing a multitude of grids and charts. We will discuss the challenges with data reuse and formatting while exploring techniques for getting them to work. To get the most out of this session, you should be able to build a report in SSRS.
Speaker(s): Pam Shaw,
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Everything from basics of Data Warehouse and Busines Intelligence to what does it take to build a successful solution. Will look at Microsoft BI stack and related tools to implement a DW/BI solution. Will also look at an Advanced Data Visualization and Analysis Tool, Tableau. Attendees will get an opportunity to ask practical questions on DW and BI.
Speaker(s): Josh Kodi,
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Move beyond the script task and script component and you’ll find one of the often overlooked aspects of Integration Services is the extensibility options that are available. We will dive into a world of .Net code and discover your options for extending your SSIS Packages with custom objects. We will explore both custom task and data flow components as we develop from the ground up a set of reusable SSIS components using managed code.
Speaker(s): Christopher Price,
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Microsoft has made serious commitments to mobile Business Intelligence, announced at SQLPass Summit 2011. What is the roadmap? What's available right now, and how can it be implemented at your organisation? Come to this session to learn about mobilising Business Intelligence using Sharepoint, Reporting Services, SQL Azure, Excel Services and Power Pivot. Yes, it is possible to have mobile Business Intelligence in your organisation, and come to this session in order to learn how!
Speaker(s): Jen Stirrup,
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In this session we will explore the multitude of ways that you can make your reports adapt to the needs of your users. This will include defining formats based on the data contents. We will explore how to refine layouts based on the data to be delivered. We will demonstrate how to create a parameter driven data source. We will take a look at how creating templates can give your catalog of reports a more professional look. All of this together will empower you to have more control over the reports you create.
Speaker(s): Pam Shaw,
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Don't get caught between mth and geography, let SQL show you where you are! Learn to use spatial data to store location information and integrate with Bing Maps and SSRS.
Speaker(s): Telmo Sampaio,
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• Contracting at the cutting edge of technology is exciting and produces great rates. But what happens when the contract ends and the mortgage payments must continue? • Maintaining a steady job with a direct deposit salary is comforting. But do you ever feel technologically “stuck” at your job when so many other I.T. professionals are learning and using the latest, most marketable technologies? In this seminar session, you will learn multiple I.T. career strategies for maximizing both the Love and the Money of your multidimensional I.T. career.
Speaker(s): Alex Funkhouser,
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This session will show the side-by-side similarity in building a PowerShell query vs T-SQL. I will demo some scripting techiniques in buidling a PowerShell query, building Hash table objects, ways to read and display the information. If the person knows how-to write T-SQL script, then it makes it easy to understand How-To write a PowerShell query.
Speaker(s): Maximo Trinidad,
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In this session we will take a look at some strategies for building Business Intelligence solutions on the Windows Azure platform. We’ll see methods for transferring on-premises data to the cloud, report deployment to Windows Azure Reporting Services and options for performing ad-hoc analysis. We’ll look at some of the challenges faced when moving BI into the cloud, such as high-performance ETL, schema management and transient fault handling.
Speaker(s): David Liebman,
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The new Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation functionality are key to the changes in SQL Server 2012. We will take a look at: - Power View and its impact for Data Visualisation - PowerPivot improvements and new features - Reporting Services and its future in Sharepoint Come to this session in order to 'hit the ground running' with Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation in SQL Server 2012.
Speaker(s): Jen Stirrup,
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SQL 2012 adds new extensive self-service BI capabilities in SharePoint 2010. The BI Semantic Model is one model for all end user experiences – reporting, analytics, scorecards, dashboards, and custom applications. All client tools in the Microsoft BI stack – Excel, PowerPivot, SharePoint Insights and Reporting Services now operate on this model. PowerPivot in SharePoint 2010 now integrates a Power View SharePoint Integrated Reporting Services instance.
Speaker(s): Shervin Shakibi,
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In this session I will go over how to separate your systems for transactional databases, and for reporting. I will cover the basics of replication, the types, which one is right for your situation, agents it creates and their purpose, provide tips, best practices, and dispel any fears you may have heard or validate them about replication.
Speaker(s): Anthony Sammartino,
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SQL Server Management Studio can be really annoying sometimes. Over the years a few really nice features have been added that you may have overlooked or just couldn’t find. This session will focus some time saving tips and tricks for SSMS 2008 R2. We’ll also cover a few great new features being introduced in SSMS 2012. Since I can’t provide scripts for this session I guess I better get started working on some screen shots on where they hid all this stuff!
Speaker(s): Aaron Nelson,
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With the introduction of SQL Server 2012 data developers have new ways to interact with their databases. This session will review the powerful new analytic windows functions, new ways to generate numeric sequences and new ways to page the results of our queries. Other features that will be discussed are improvements in error handling and new parsing and concatenating features.
Speaker(s): Richie Rump,
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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,
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This session will cover aspects regarding your data and business that should drive design decisions when architecting a replication topology. Discussed will be design decisions for snapshot, transactional, and merge replication. Also discussed will be agent profiles and optimizations for replication. What type of replication to use to solve specific business needs will also be covered.
Speaker(s): Chad Churchwell,
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Speaker(s): John Schneyer,
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dmitri-korotkevitch/5/980/b7
Contact: http://aboutsqlserver.com
Dmitri Korotkevitch is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master, author of Pro SQL Server Internals and other books with years of experience working with SQL Server as an Application and Database Developer, Database Administrator, and Database Architect. Dmitri specializes in the design, development, and performance tuning of complex OLTP systems that handle thousands of transactions per second around the clock. He blogs at: http://aboutsqlserver.com.
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/tradney
Contact: http://www.timradney.com
Tim is a Data Platform MVP and has a whole collection of Microsoft and other industry certifications. His experience includes HA/DR, virtualization, SSIS, SSRS, and performance tuning, among everything else SQL Server-related. Tim is very active and passionate in the SQL Community. He runs the Columbus GA SQL Users Group, has been a PASS Regional Mentor for a number of years, was named a PASS Outstanding Volunteer in 2012, and is a frequent speaker at user groups, SQLSaturdays and PASS Summits. Tim is one of the top ranked in karma on ask.sqlservercentral.com, answers questions as @tradney on Twitter, and blogs at http://timradney.com and SQLskills blog at http://www.SQLskills.com/blogs/tim.
Telmo Sampaio is an MCT, MCSE, MCSD, and an MCT Regional Lead. He is the “Chief Geek” for MCTrainer.NET and TechKnowLogical. Telmo specializes in the System Center, Microsoft SharePoint®, Microsoft SQL Server®, and .NET, and has worked for IBM, Microsoft, and several start-ups during the past 20 years. He is very active in the MCT community, and travels the world providing consulting services and attending training engagements.
Contact: http://www.jenstirrup.com
Jen is a database strategist, small business owner, SQLFamily and community advocate, public speaker and blogger. Jen was elected Director-At-Large (elect) for the Professional Association of SQL Server, responsible for the EMEA regions plus the Virtual Chapter portfolio. Jen is passionate about all things data and business intelligence, helping leaders derive value from their Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint and Office365 investments.
Contact: http://blog.extremebi.net
Luis Figueroa is an IT professional focused on delivering business solutions that leverage the Microsoft SQL Server platform. His area of expertise is Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence but he is passionate about all things SQL Server. With 10+ years of experience in the IT field, Luis has delivered data management solutions for companies in the Security, Online Marketing and Healthcare Industries. He is also the chapter leader of the MS BI user group of South Florida.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liebmandavid/
Contact: http://www.bisqldave.com
I’m a developer specializing in .Net, SQL, and SSRS development for over five years of the eighteen years I have spent in the IT Industry. I have experience working for some big companies in Financial, Healthcare, and Insurance. I have written some custom reporting solutions and web applications for Large Companies in the Tampa Bay area using .Net, SSRS, and SQL.
Contact: http://bluewatersql.wordpress.com/
Chris Price is a Sr. BI Consultant with Pragmatic Works based in Tampa, FL. He has a B.S. in MIS and a MBA, both from the Univ. of South Florida. He previously worked as a software architect before being bitten by the BI bug. His current focus is on ETL and Data Integration, Data Quality and MDM, SSAS, SharePoint and Big Data. He regularly speaks at SQLSaturdays, Code Camps and other community events. He has authored multiple whitepapers and books and served as technical editor.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pshaw1129/
Contact: http://sqlpam.wordpress.com/
Pam Shaw has been in IT for over 30 years. Since 2001, Pam has been working with SQL Server, first 2000, then 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and now 2014. Pam currently works as a BI Developer as an independent contractor. Pam is also the Chapter Leader of the Hillsborough SQL Users Group PASS chapter and organizer of SQLSaturday Tampa.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/AlexFunkhouser
Contact: http://www.SherlockTech.com
Alex Funkhouser wrote his first lines of code in 1980 on a TRS80. He is an avid supporter of the technology community, earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington University and an International MBA from The Netherlands. Alex#39;s recruiting philosophy: “Know who is best at what, and know who needs the best!quot;
Contact: http://bluewatersql.wordpress.com/
Chris Price is a Sr. BI Consultant with Pragmatic Works based in Tampa, FL. He has a B.S. in MIS and a MBA, both from the Univ. of South Florida. He previously worked as a software architect before being bitten by the BI bug. His current focus is on ETL and Data Integration, Data Quality and MDM, SSAS, SharePoint and Big Data. He regularly speaks at SQLSaturdays, Code Camps and other community events. He has authored multiple whitepapers and books and served as technical editor.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=11710667amp;trk=tab_pro
James McAuliffe is a Cloud Solution Architect with CCG Analytics, a Microsoft Gold Partner. He is also a Microsoft Preferred Partner Solutions expert and has been worked with clients of all sizes, from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Today’s mix of Big Data and cloud offerings make yesterday’s dream today’s possibility. Let’s talk about it!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deknight/
Contact: http://devinknightsql.com
Devin Knight a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the Training Director at Pragmatic Works. He is an author of seven SQL Server and Business Intelligence books and speaks at conferences like PASS Summit, PASS Business Analytics Conference, SQLSaturdays and Code Camps. He is also a contributing member to several PASS Virtual Chapters. Making his home in Jacksonville, FL, Devin is the Vice President of the local Power BI User Group and SQL Server User Group (JSSUG).
Has over 20 years of experience in IT over half of which on DW/BI. Has worked on various DW/BI tools and technologies including Microsoft BI stack, Business Objects, MicroStrategy as well as database such as SQL Server, Oracle and Teradata. Having worked on quite a few initiatives from ground up, posses an in depth knowledge on various areas of DW and BI.
Contact: John.Schneyer@BocaConsultants.com
John Schneyer is a certified problem solving and decision making consultant and trainer. Having spent over 20 years with the world’s largest chemical company, John has applied his skills consulting in Germany, England, and the United States. John has never worked with SQL Server. His database experience includes IMS, Image3000, DB2, Alpha 3, Paradox, and Access. John views his role as a catalyst that comes in, identifies problem root cause, develops solutions, and then implements preventive
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/janis-griffin/0/914/aba
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.
Contact: http://www.jenstirrup.com
Jen is a database strategist, small business owner, SQLFamily and community advocate, public speaker and blogger. Jen was elected Director-At-Large (elect) for the Professional Association of SQL Server, responsible for the EMEA regions plus the Virtual Chapter portfolio. Jen is passionate about all things data and business intelligence, helping leaders derive value from their Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint and Office365 investments.
More than 30 years working with databases, starting with the old dbase 2/3 foxpro
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pshaw1129/
Contact: http://sqlpam.wordpress.com/
Pam Shaw has been in IT for over 30 years. Since 2001, Pam has been working with SQL Server, first 2000, then 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and now 2014. Pam currently works as a BI Developer as an independent contractor. Pam is also the Chapter Leader of the Hillsborough SQL Users Group PASS chapter and organizer of SQLSaturday Tampa.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dmitri-korotkevitch/5/980/b7
Contact: http://aboutsqlserver.com
Dmitri Korotkevitch is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master, author of Pro SQL Server Internals and other books with years of experience working with SQL Server as an Application and Database Developer, Database Administrator, and Database Architect. Dmitri specializes in the design, development, and performance tuning of complex OLTP systems that handle thousands of transactions per second around the clock. He blogs at: http://aboutsqlserver.com.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chadchurchwell
Contact: http://www.sqlchad.com
Seasoned SQL Server DBA Professional with over 18 years IT experience with 15 years experience in databases. I have managed an enterprise DBA team and am currently in a strategic consulting role specializing in HA, DR, Replication, and Performance Tuning and Optimization. I am currently speaking at several SQLSaturday’s as well as local user group meetings.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianmeine
Contact: http://sqlity.net/en/blog/
Sebastian Meine, Ph.D. is the SQL Stylist behind sqlity.net llc. In 2010 he founded sqlity.net to fully engage in his passion for SQL Server. Armed with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and years of experience in architecting DBs for a global Fortune 50 company, Sebastian now provides training and consulting services for his clients, specializing in SQL Server Security, Test Driven Development and Performance. Sebastian is an experienced public speaker, published author, president of the Philly PASS Chapter, PASS Regional Mentor and coauthor lead developer of tSQLt.
Contact: http://geekswithblogs.com/shervin
Shervin Shakibi is a Microsoft Regional Director and the lead Developer Technoloies Instructor. In addition to being an author and Technical editor on many .NET books he has been a popular speaker at events such as Microsoft Tech Ed, PDC and Developer Days. Shervin has been developing Enterprise applications since 1987 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1994. Experienced in the delivery of scalable, stable and open enterprise-level.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sqlvariant
Contact: http://sqlvariant.com/
Aaron Nelson is an author, public speaker, blogger, and leader in the community. He has over 15 years of experience in architecture, Business Intelligence, development, and performance tuning of SQL Server. Aaron has received many certifications and is a six time winner of the Microsoft MVP Award. Aaron leads the PowerShell Virtual Group of PASS (SQLPS.io), is a board member of PowerShell.org, and is a volunteer at his PASS Local Group, AtlantaMDF.
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/richierump
Contact: http://jorriss.net
Richie Rump is a dataveloper with Brent Ozar Unlimited, where he writes code to solve data problems. He developed statisticsparser.com and sp_DataProfile, two tools that help data professionals tune SQL Server. Richie is also the co-host of the Away From The Keyboard Podcast and founded dotNet Miami, a community focused on enterprise development with .NET. He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications as well as certifications in various Microsoft development technologies. He can be found on Twitter at @Jorriss or at http://jorriss.com.
LinkedIn: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/max-trinidad/12/47/775/
Contact: http://www.maxtblog.com
Maximo Trinidad (Florida Aka – Mr. PowerShell), currently work as a SAPIEN Technologies Evangelist and specialing in scripting automation on SQL Server Microsoft Cloud Technologies. Also a Microsoft MVP (PowerShell) since 2009 and active speaker since 2007 participating at SQLSaturday, IT Pro .NET Code Camps events.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tim-costello/8/b38/a02/
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.
LinkedIn: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/max-trinidad/12/47/775/
Contact: http://www.maxtblog.com
Maximo Trinidad (Florida Aka – Mr. PowerShell), currently work as a SAPIEN Technologies Evangelist and specialing in scripting automation on SQL Server Microsoft Cloud Technologies. Also a Microsoft MVP (PowerShell) since 2009 and active speaker since 2007 participating at SQLSaturday, IT Pro .NET Code Camps events.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deknight/
Contact: http://devinknightsql.com
Devin Knight a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the Training Director at Pragmatic Works. He is an author of seven SQL Server and Business Intelligence books and speaks at conferences like PASS Summit, PASS Business Analytics Conference, SQLSaturdays and Code Camps. He is also a contributing member to several PASS Virtual Chapters. Making his home in Jacksonville, FL, Devin is the Vice President of the local Power BI User Group and SQL Server User Group (JSSUG).
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sqlvariant
Contact: http://sqlvariant.com/
Aaron Nelson is an author, public speaker, blogger, and leader in the community. He has over 15 years of experience in architecture, Business Intelligence, development, and performance tuning of SQL Server. Aaron has received many certifications and is a six time winner of the Microsoft MVP Award. Aaron leads the PowerShell Virtual Group of PASS (SQLPS.io), is a board member of PowerShell.org, and is a volunteer at his PASS Local Group, AtlantaMDF.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apsammartino
Contact: http://www.sqlant.me
Anthony Sammartino is the Vice President of the BI Solutions division for TekPartners. Anthony has been building Business Intelligence solutions as a consultant for many fortune 500 companies for over 13 years. For the last 11 years he has almost exclusively used the Microsoft SQL Server BI stack and focused on the following technologies: DB Engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, PowerPivot, Power View, and SharePoint. Anthony currently holds certifications as an: MCP, MCTS(BI), MCITP (BI), and PMP#174;
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/tradney
Contact: http://www.timradney.com
Tim is a Data Platform MVP and has a whole collection of Microsoft and other industry certifications. His experience includes HA/DR, virtualization, SSIS, SSRS, and performance tuning, among everything else SQL Server-related. Tim is very active and passionate in the SQL Community. He runs the Columbus GA SQL Users Group, has been a PASS Regional Mentor for a number of years, was named a PASS Outstanding Volunteer in 2012, and is a frequent speaker at user groups, SQLSaturdays and PASS Summits. Tim is one of the top ranked in karma on ask.sqlservercentral.com, answers questions as @tradney on Twitter, and blogs at http://timradney.com and SQLskills blog at http://www.SQLskills.com/blogs/tim.
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