Angela

I started out as a software developer back in 1996 in Denver, CO, doing Client/Server development in PowerBuilder. I am now a Data Architect, living in High Point, NC and I love what I do. I’ve worked with all versions of SQL Server since the infamous split from the Sybase code (a.k.a. version 4.21a). I’ve worn all the hats that come with dealing with SQL Server, developer to data architect and everything in between. Mastodon handle: @SQLSwimmer

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Will You Vote?

Voting is one of the many privileges that I have as an American citizen.  It’s a privilege that most Americans...

2013-09-23

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Saving Grace

According to Merriam-Webster the definition of grace is:
1a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification; b : a...

2013-05-30

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Certifiable?

I have recently begun to contemplate pursuing the MCSA Certification.  I have been working with SQL Server for almost 20...

2013-05-17

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Mentoring

I’m putting my money where my mouth is, with respect to my last blog post.  I am officially a mentor...

2012-08-24

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Paying it Forward

My company has recently put forth an effort to hire fresh college graduates and interns.  I think this is a...

2012-08-24 (first published: )

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