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Memories of the PASS Data Community Summit 2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 by way0utwest

I’ve been to a lot of conferences, and one that I’ve probably attended the most is the annual PASS Data Community Summit. It’s been listed under various names, but that’s what it’s called now. I think conferences are a great … Continue reading →

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No Degree Needed

Posted on November 11, 2023 by way0utwest

For most of my career, I’ve seen many companies that hire white-collar workers, including their IT staff, require a college degree or the equivalent experience in the military. Often this has been something the Human Resources department has made a … Continue reading →

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Don’t (Always) Be a Hero

Posted on November 6, 2023 by way0utwest

I saw a comic from Kendra Little recently, which reminded me of my first SQL Server crisis. I got hired as a contractor to support a large Novell network. In my first chance to work with SQL Server, a new … Continue reading →

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Degree Apprenticeships

Posted on October 30, 2023 by way0utwest

I enjoyed my time in college, and I learned a great deal. While I do think that the time helped me grow, I also recognize that I was always a good student and the cost of my working through that … Continue reading →

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