Category: News
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Approaching January 1st, 2017
With the 1st day of 2017 approaching let’s take a look at a few of my activities from 2016. Wylie Blanchard.
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Chicago .NET Users Group – Microsoft Corporation 2016
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Technology Enhancements for SQL Server 2014/2016 Developers Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 75 minutes Your team is planning to upgrade from an early version of SQL Server environment. Learn what’s new and which features and enhancements are really important to the work life of a SQL Server Developer. In this presentation, we’ll explore SQL…
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My Quote in NSA-IL Speaker Academy Flyer – Spring 2017
Looks like I received a mention in the Spring 2017 NSA Illinois Speakers Academy. Back in 2013, I participated in a professional speaker training/workshop offered by the National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter. I enjoyed the training so much that I returned in 2014, as an alumni, to ensure that the lessons taught by their…
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Use Video as a Tool to Enhance Speaking Skill and Create Web Content #TSQLTuesday
You’re a new technical speaker and you’re looking for new ways to grow platform skills and possibly create more content for your website/blog. Here’s how you can do both at the same time. Video record your live presentations. Why? Two reasons. Video recording your presentation offers three ways to get constructive feedback ↓ Video recording your presentation…
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Minsky’s Pizza (Kansas City, MO ) 2016 review
Minsky’s Pizza 5105 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112 —– Visited in September 2016 —– Highly recommend the 5-Star cheese pizza. First time here with a large group of IT friends. I can’t really comment on overall service and ambience, since our group was so large but I’d come here again. I can say that…
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Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – WSU Vancouver
Session Description: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High DemandSpeaker(s): Wylie BlanchardTrack: Lightning Talk Expertise in SQL is an in demand IT skill. As demand continues to grow, so does the increase of sql professionals entering your specific industry. Learn what’s needed to ensure that you become a stronger technology authority in your industry and a…
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SQL Server 2014/2016 Technology Enhancements for Developers – Oregon 2016
Session Description: SQL Server 2014/2016 Technology Enhancements for Developers Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 75 minutes Track: Application & Database Development Your team is planning to upgrade from an early version of SQL Server environment. Learn what’s new and which features and enhancements are really important to the work life of a SQL Server Developer. In…
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SQL PASS SUMMIT 2016 – I’m Attending: @SQLPASS
PASS Summit 2016 will be held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, with two days of Pre-Conference Sessions beginning Oct. 24, 2016. About PASS Summit Don’t miss one of the industry’s best events. What is PASS Summit? Whether you’re a data novice or a pro, PASS Summit is…
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Rockhurst University – Kansas City 2016 – SQL Saturday #548
Session Description: Analyze & Visualize SQL Server Data w/ PowerPivot, PowerView & Excel Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 75 minutes Track: Analytics and Visualization Your end users want to analyze data in your data warehouse. They could deal with the learning curve of SSAS but they’d prefer to utilize a familiar application like MS Excel. Welcome PowerPivot, a…
