Monthly Archives: August 2014

Playing with Pivot

Posted on August 18, 2014 by way0utwest

I’ve been working on some skills, trying to grow some of my T-SQL, and started to mess with the PIVOT operator. This is a T-SQL construct that helps you turn row data into column data. It’s part of the SELECT … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation

Posted on August 15, 2014 by way0utwest

I was sitting in a Women in Technology luncheon recently when one of the other attendees talked a bit about her career. She said it had been filled with long hours, late night calls, stress, and plenty of other negative events. Although … Continue reading →

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How Much for a Laugh?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by way0utwest

I’ve supported a few fundraising efforts in the community over the years, including trying to raise money for a friend’s sick child. Argenis Fernandez, friend, MVP, MCM, and well respected member of the community agreed to embarrass himself if a co-worker could raise … Continue reading →

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One System to Rule Them All

Posted on August 13, 2014 by way0utwest

As I read this piece about a failed software procurement by the US Air Force, one section stood out: “In the original contract solicitation, the Air Force said that it wanted a system that was “truly ‘off-the-shelf’: unmodified and available to anyone.” … Continue reading →

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