2024 in review, 2025 in preview

Hi! 2024 is (almost) over and we're heading into the preview of 2025. Let's see how we get through this trial period of the new year. Let's start with looking back on the year that's behind us all. What a year it’s been! 2024 had a lot going for it, also enough things to, as … Continue reading 2024 in review, 2025 in preview

Blogging and Community: A Journey of Self-Improvement and Learning

For a change, this won't be a technical blog but more of personal one. I'll write about my experiences writing blogs, presenting sessions and the effect it has had on my career. How it all started When I started in my current job in September 2011, I had no idea about anything community, SQL Saturdays … Continue reading Blogging and Community: A Journey of Self-Improvement and Learning

T-SQL Tuesday 170 write up: learning from abandoned projects

When I thought of this subject last year, I was really on the fence if it would work or not. Part of me was convinced it would elicit some response from the community, part of me was convinced people would be looking for a 'happy' start of the year and might not want to think … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday 170 write up: learning from abandoned projects

2023 in review, 2024 in preview

It's the end of the year and we've all been bombarded with lists. From november on, things like Spotify wrapped started appearing (even though the year hadn't ended yet). It feels like the last month doesn't count anymore, even though there's a lot that can be done in december. That's why I'm waiting until the … Continue reading 2023 in review, 2024 in preview

T-SQL Tuesday #163 – What is the best piece of Career Advice you ever received

This month, Gethyn Ellis (T | L | B) invites us to write about the best career advice ever received. To be honest, I've got two that are linked together in a way. First When I was 22, graduated and out of a job, a distant uncle suggested me to look into IT. His son … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday #163 – What is the best piece of Career Advice you ever received