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MCSA: Machine Learning

The BETA period fo:r the 773, 774, and 775 exams are finally complete and I was able to earn credit for all three. Which means I have picked up the MCSA: Machine Learning and also re-earned the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics for 2017.


Free SQL Performance Scripts

This is why I love Twitter to keep up with the #SQLFamily. A question was asked by Chrissy LeMaire about scripts that Microsoft PFEs use on the job. David Peter Hansen responded with this great list of tools for Performance Troubleshooting. I’m definitley adding it to my suggested links.


Goodbye Ignite

Last day at Microsoft Ignite. It was so much fun even though I can no longer feel my feet. I probably talked to a thousand people at Certification Central helping them on what exams or certification to take. It was great to meet with friends old and new and I…


MVP Ignite

This weekend will be my one year anniversary as an MVP on Data Platform and the first year I am on the wall at Ignite. I am still deeply honored and humbled to be a part of such an awesome community.


Krewe 2017

Noon on Tuesday at Ignite always means Krewe photo time at the New Horizons booth. My fourth year and fourth photo. I always seem to be in the same place on the left. If you are not sure what The Krewe can do for you… Find them on Twitter or…


MCT Day 2017

So much fun catching up with the MCT family today. Started off with a great lunch and ended the night with a great party at Margaritaville. It is always exciting to see the passion for teaching and learning in the trainer community. This is a must attend event for me every year.


College Update: Accounting

Finished with the Accounting course. It was not as difficult as it should have been, but forcing myself to read the material made it take longer than it should. But now on to Ethical Leadership. No exam for this course, I just have to write three papers.


MCT Ambassador

Very excited to once again be selected as an MCT Certification Ambassador for Microsoft Ignite in Orlando. Stop by and say hello. I will be working at Certification Central on Tuesday through Thursday, 1pm to 6pm. Learn how to register for 50% off of Microsoft Exams http://bit.ly/2xOkyVH.


Data Visualization Exams

Today I finsished taking the two Data Vizualization BETA exams. Together these two exams will earn an MCSA on Business Intelligence Reporting. I can see a high demand for teaching these two courses. Definitely an area that not many people currently teach as PowerBI is only two years old. It…


Fall Tour 2017

Finished scheduling travel plans for the next two months and am very excited. I will check Wyoming and South Dakota off my bucket list, as well as Mount Rushmore. I will be making a stop in 15 cities. Two SQL Saturdays, A project in Chicago, Microsoft Ignite, and then PASS…