About Jeremiah

I'm a senior database administrator with Cass Information Systems, a SQL Server MVP, director-at-large with PASS, and I also help out with my local chapter and the Application Development virtual chapter.

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Goals for 2010

Thomas LaRock thought it would be fun to tag me in yet another round of blogging bingo, this time to answer the question “What are you Goals and Theme Word for 2010?”. To tell the truth, I have not made any kind of New Year’s Resolution for a number of years. I usually review my [...]

December 31st, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Professional Development, nonsense | 5 comments

SQL Server Presenters on Twitter

I put out a call a while back for a list of SQL Server presenters who are on twitter. A fair number of people responded. I kept it quiet because I was busy doing my day job, but I was secretly plotting… Plotting to put this list together and share it worth the world! (evil [...]

November 25th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: SQL Server, Speaking, sqlpass, syndication | 4 comments

Volunteering with PASS

The PASS Summit just wrapped up and I’m riding a giant wave of excitement about the entire organization, not just the summit. I met so many great people over the last week who were excited to be a part of PASS. On top of that, there were even more people who asked how they could [...]

November 12th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: sqlpass | 4 comments

PASS Board Platform – Detailed Hoopla

PASS elections are just a few days away (from October 14th to October 20th). By now I hope that you’ve taken the time to read my, rather broad, position or Brent Ozar’s interview with me. If you haven’t, take a minute. I’ll still be here when you get back.
Now that you’ve read all of that, [...]

October 12th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: sqlpass, syndication | Leave a comment

Random Thoughts for Enjoying the PASS Summit

Have as many mobile devices with connectivity available as possible.
Have a camera ready and charged.
Charge everything every night. Even if it’s at 95% charge: charge it.
Pick sessions that challenge you.
Pick sessions you know nothing about.
Make back up plans for sessions you want to see, just in case.
Don’t make plans.
Be flexible.
Don’t trust the wi-fi.
Pack light.
Don’t be [...]

October 5th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: nonsense, sqlpass, syndication | 2 comments
 
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