Thanks for following along with SQL University! I’m proud to introduce our inaugural class of instructors. Each professor is available for contact via their blog or Twitter so please feel free to reach out to any one of us if you have any questions. Also please use their posts as place to post questions and discussions.
Professors
Argenis Fernandez (Blog | Twitter)
I’m a SQL Server Technology Owner (Fancy term for Senior DBA) for a mid-size SaaS company in South Florida. I’ve been working with SQL Server since version 6.5. I thoroughly enjoy working with SQL Server, managing Windows servers and scripting. Yes, I hate manual work.
I’m a MCITP on SQL Server 2008 Database Administration, 2005 Database Administration, and MCDBA on SQL 2000. I’m also an MCSE in Windows Server 2003, 2000 and NT 4.0. Other industry certifications include RHCE, EMC Smarts Administrator and ITIL Foundations.
Govind S Yadav (Blog | Twitter)
I am a .Net Developer/ Web Engineer specializing in Web Development with 7+ years of rich, hands-on experience. I am also a Microsoft Certified Professional in MCP, MCAD,MCSD,MCPD and MCTS backed with a degree in M.C.A. My expertise lies in Web Designing and Programming logic. Moreover, I am a communicative enthusiastic team player and a dedicated individual who believes in sharing my valuable experience and knowledge with other technology enthusiasts.
Jeremiah Peschka (Blog | Twitter)
I’m a senior consultant with HMB Information System Developers. I’ve been working in the IT field since 2001 in a variety of roles as a UNIX system administrator, software developer/engineer/architect, and now database developer/DBA. I’ve also recently been named a Microsoft MVP.
Outside of work, I am the group leader for CBusPASS, the local PASS chapter. I also work within the PASS organization as the organizer of the Application Development Virtual Chapter and I help out however else I can. When I’m not volunteering my time to the community, I can be found writing blog posts, content for SQL Server Pedia, creating presentations, or learning more about information — how people find, use, store, and retrieve it. Ultimately, software is just a way to get data faster, apply meaning to data, and transform the data into information.
K. Brian Kelley (Blog | Twitter)
I am a Microsoft SQL Server columnist, author and Microsoft MVP. I recently contributed the database engine security chapter to the Wrox book Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration. Previously, I wrote a couple of chapters to the Syngress book How to Cheat at Securing SQL Server 2005
I also write articles for SQL Server Standard magazine and SQL Server Central, the largest community site for Microsoft SQL Server. I can also be found on the forums at SQL Server Central. Certification-wise I hold the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Security+, and ISACA CISA certifications.
Pinal Dave (Blog | Twitter)
Pinalkumar Dave is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and a prominent expert on SQL servers. He has written over 1100 articles on the subject on his blog at http://blog.sqlauthority.com. He is a dynamic and proficient Principal Database Architect, Corporate Trainer and Project Manager, who specializes in SQL Server Programming and has 7 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and a number of certifications, including MCDBA and MCAD (.NET). He was awarded Regional Mentor for PASS Asia and is also Mentor for Solid Quality India.
Josef Richberg (Blog | Twitter)
A SQL practitioner for over 16 years specializing in performance & tuning. I currently work for Harpercollins Publishers designing, enhancing, and improving, the sql experience for many of the data warehouse applications. I am the Redgate ‘2009 Exceptional DBA’
Wendy Pastrick (Blog | Twitter)
Professional SQL Server DBA and Dance Instructor/Troupe Director and Mom. Midwest gal with a fabulous husband, two great kids and in-laws to die for. No, Really.
Jorge Segarra (Blog | Twitter)
I’m an MCTS (SQL Server 2005) living and working in Tampa, Florida with my beautiful wife, dog and three cats. I currently work as a SQL DBA and system administrator for University Community Hospital. In addition to being a member of the Tampa SQL Server, Tampa SQL Server Business Intelligence, and VMware user groups I am also a Hypervisor for the PASS Virtualization Virtual Chapter.
Kendal Van Dyke (Blog | Twitter)
Kendal began working with SQL Server 7.0 as a VB developer 10 years ago. He has spent the last 8 years as a production DBA working on systems that process hundreds of millions of transactions per day. He is currently Senior DBA at Channel Intelligence in Celebration, FL where he is responsible for the management, monitoring, and performance of over 40 SQL Servers. Kendal is known as @SQLDBA on Twitter and maintains a technical blog on SQL Server topics at http://kendalvandyke.blogspot.com
Chuck Lathrope (Blog | Twitter)
I have been in IT industry for 19 years now when I started while I was a student for the University of Washington doing helpdesk type support. Most of my career has been in systems administration, but in past 6 years or so I have concentrated on just SQL Server and SharePoint. I was recently nominated as a top five finalist in Exceptional DBA award. I currently work for Demand Media as a Sr. DBA Manager and love my job.
Brent Ozar (Blog | Twitter)
I’m a Microsoft SQL Server expert for Quest Software, Microsoft MVP, Editor-in-Chief at SQLServerPedia.com, and coauthor of the upcoming Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting from Wiley/Wrox.
You can learn more about me or read my SQL Server DBA resume.
Basketball Coach
Thomas LaRock (Blog | Twitter)
Thomas LaRock is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of technical and management experience. Currently serving as a database administration manager with ING Investment Management, Thomas has progressed through several roles at ING, including programmer, analyst, and DBA. Prior to ING, he worked at several software and consulting companies, working at customer sites in the United States and abroad. Thomas holds a MS degree in Mathematics from Washington State University and is a member of the Usability Professional’s Association. Thomas is also a member of Quest’s Association of SQL Server Experts, currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), and is a SQL Server MVP.
