Portfolio
This page contains links to a variety of content I created or contributed towards. The page is not meant to be an exhaustive list spanning my many years of content creation. This portfolio is meant to serve as a page for anyone wanting to find examples of my work.
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Pro SQL Server 2022 Wait Statistics: A Practical Guide to Analyzing Performance in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database
Comprehensive guide to understanding and analyzing SQL Server wait statistics for performance optimization.
DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA
Essential guide for database administrators looking to excel in their careers and master SQL Server.
Videos/Interviews
AI/ML-Driven Network Operations: The Lumen Success Story
Discussion on implementing AI and machine learning in network operations and infrastructure management.
AIOps in the Modern IT Environment - Techstrong TV
Interview discussing the role of AIOps in modern IT environments and operational intelligence.
Hybrid Cloud Observability - Techstrong TV
Exploring hybrid cloud monitoring strategies and observability best practices.
Secure by Design: A SolarWinds Update for National Defenders
Technical update on security practices and secure development methodologies.
Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, and Database Performance Analyzer
Technical presentation on implementing machine learning for database performance monitoring.
Thomas LaRock, SolarWinds | Microsoft Ignite 2019
Conference interview discussing data platform innovations and developer tools.
Thomas LaRock, SolarWinds | Microsoft Ignite 2018
Technical interview covering cloud adoption and database management strategies.
SQL Someday
Classic presentation on SQL Server career development and technical growth.
Podcasts
Only Amateurs Name Drop Steve Ballmer, w/ Mike Nichols - P3 Adaptive
Discussion on data analytics, business intelligence, and industry insights with industry leaders.
Because I'm All About That (Data)base… — SolarWinds TechPod 074
Deep dive into database technologies, performance optimization, and data platform evolution.
Firewall (2006) | Movies and Mainframes
Analysis of technology portrayals in entertainment media and their real-world implications.
Articles
Everything You Know About Observability is Wrong
Challenging conventional wisdom about observability practices and proposing new approaches to monitoring and analytics.
What Databases Taught Me About Scaling Observability
Lessons learned from database performance monitoring applied to broader observability challenges.
Demystifying observability with four simple questions
Practical framework for understanding and implementing effective observability strategies.
Artificial Intelligence and AIOps may be the key to understanding today's world of exploding data
Exploration of AI and AIOps solutions for managing and analyzing large-scale data environments.
Micro Focus – OpenText Merger: Three Crucial Areas for Success
Analysis of technology mergers and critical success factors for enterprise software integration.
Stop Using Production Data For Development
Best practices for data security and development environment management without production data exposure.
SET NOCOUNT For SQL Server
Technical deep dive into SQL Server optimization techniques and performance best practices.
Whitepapers
Technical whitepapers and research documents available upon request. Topics include database performance optimization, cloud migration strategies, and observability implementation frameworks.
Session Abstracts
Database Design: SQL Server datatypes
Comprehensive guide to choosing appropriate data types for optimal database design and performance.
Locking, Blocking, and Deadlocks
Understanding and resolving SQL Server concurrency issues and performance bottlenecks.
SQL Server Data Security and Privacy Features
Implementation of enterprise-level security measures and compliance requirements in SQL Server.
Performance Tuning Without Changing Code
Database optimization techniques that don't require application code modifications.
Data Science with Missing Data
Statistical methods and techniques for handling incomplete datasets in data science projects.
Cardinality Estimates in Microsoft SQL Server
Deep dive into SQL Server query optimization and cardinality estimation improvements.
AWS versus Azure: Data Services Comparison
Comparative analysis of cloud data platform offerings and migration strategies.
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