Andy Leonard is CSO of Linchpin People and SQLPeople, an SSIS Trainer, Consultant, and developer; SQL Server database and data warehouse developer, community mentor, engineer, and farmer. He is a co-author of SQL Server MVP Deep Dives. His background includes web application architecture and development, VB, and ASP. Andy loves the SQL Server Community!

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• Presenting A Day of SSIS–SQL Saturday 111 (Atlanta) Precon–13 Apr 2012

  I am honored to be presenting A Day of SSIS Friday, 13 Apr 2012 – a precon for SQL Saturday 111 in Atlanta. There is early-bird pricing in effect until the Ides of March . You can register and view details of the course topics here . Jessica Moss and Read More... Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• Presenting at SQL Saturday #84 Kalamazoo - This Saturday!

  Just a quick reminder I am presenting Saturday (17 Sep 2011) at SQL Satuday #84 in Kalamazoo! Check out this schedule - there are a bunch or smart people presenting... plus me! I hope to see you there! :{> Read More... Posted Thursday, September 15, 2011 12:00 PM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• Presenting at SQL Saturday #84–Kalamazoo 17 Sep 2011!

  Introduction I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework and “I See a Control Flow. Now What?” at SQL Saturday #84 in Kalamazoo Michigan 17 Sep 2011! I See a Control Flow. Now What? This highly-interactive, demo-intense presentation is for beginners Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 07, 2011 6:00 PM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Design Pattern, ETL, Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• Presenting at SQL Saturday–Wheeling!

  Introduction I am honored to present two SSIS sessions at SQL Saturday #80 in Wheeling West Virginia 23 Jul 2011! I’m delivering “I See a Control Flow Tab. Now What?” and Designing an SSIS Framework . “I See a Control Flow Tab. Now What?” This highly-interactive, Read More... Posted Thursday, July 07, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• Presenting at SQL Saturday #77 Pensacola (SSIS Pre-con) and CodeStock 2011!

  Introduction As you read this I am enjoying a few days away with Christy ( Blog | @ChristyLeonard ) – our anniversary is 1 Jun! When I return I’m on the road for a few days (more in a bit) and then I’m delivering another From Zero To SSIS! course in Farmville Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, From Zero to SSIS!, Presentations, SQL Saturday, Training

• SSIS Training (from me!)

  Introduction I’m going to be talking about SSIS a lot in June! From Zero To SSIS! Need to learn SQL Server Integration Services? Got a week? I’m delivering From Zero To SSIS! in Farmville Virginia 6-10 Jun 2011. Class size is limited to 8 students. Five Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 03, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, ETL, From Zero to SSIS!, Presentations, SQL Saturday, Training

• Three Honors

  Introduction I was honored thrice in recent days and have sadly been too busy to blog about them until today. My apologies! 1. Presenting at SQLConnections First, I was honored to be selected as a presenter for the Spring 2011 SQLConnections conference Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 05, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: DevConnections, Developer Community, SQL Saturday

• Speaking at SQL Saturday DC 4 Dec 2010!

  I am honored to present two presentations at SQL Saturday #61 in Reston Virginia 4 Dec 2010! You can register here . I will be presenting Some Thoughts on Managing Teams and Introduction to Incremental Loads . If you read this blog and will be attending, Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Incremental, Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• SQL Saturday #48 Recap

  Introduction I got to attend SQL Saturday #48 2 Oct 2010 and was honored to present. "I'm Andy, and I'm a session-hopper." There. I said it. When I'm not presenting, I often wander between sessions. I want to learn a little something from everyone. Here Read More... Posted Monday, October 04, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: Database Developer, Developer Community, ETL, SQL Saturday, SQL Server

• Presenting Two Sessions at SQL Saturday #48 in Columbia SC 2 Oct 2010!

  I am honored to present SSIS Design Patterns (Part 1) and Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday #48 in Columbia SC one week from tomorrow; Saturday 2 Oct 2010! Brian Kelley ( blog | @kbriankelley ), Allan Cothran ( @AHCothran ), Bobby Dimmick Read More... Posted Friday, September 24, 2010 9:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Database Developer, Design Pattern, Developer Community, SQL Saturday

• Presenting at SQL Saturday #46 Raleigh 18 Sep 2010!

  I am honored to present at SQL Saturday #46 in Raleigh 18 Sep 2010! I get to deliver two talks: Building Your First SSIS Package (Beginner) Database Design for Developers (Intermediate) If you read this blog and will be attending SQL Saturday #46 , introduce Read More... Posted Tuesday, September 07, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Database Developer, DBA, Developer Community, Presentations, SQL Saturday, SSIS, Training

• Reminder: Presenting Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday Nashville!

  A quick reminder: I am honored to present Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday #51 in Nashville 21 Aug 2010! If you read this blog and will be in attendance, introduce yourself! :{> Andy Read More... Posted Friday, August 13, 2010 1:00 PM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: database design, Database Developer, SQL Saturday

• Speaking at SQL Saturday #39 in NYC!

  I am honored to present Applied SSIS Design Patterns and Introduction to Incremental Loads at SQL Saturday #39 in New York City! If you're there and you read this blog, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself! :{> Andy Read More... Posted Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Design Pattern, Developer Community, Incremental, SQL Saturday, SSIS

• My Thoughts on SQL Saturday #33

  Introduction I am presenting today at SQL Saturday #33 in Charlotte, NC. Peter Shire and the other organizers have really outdone themselves. In my opinion, this event raises the bar for SQL Saturday events and elevates this particular event to the regional Read More... Posted Saturday, March 06, 2010 2:21 PM by andyleonard | 7 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, SQL Saturday

• I Hope To See You at SQL Saturday #33 In Charlotte, NC 6 Mar 2010

  Introduction SQL Saturdays continue to grow in popularity and the franchise recently changed hands. Recently, I interviewed Andy Warren ( Blog - @sqlAndy ) about the growth of SQL Saturday, the impact of the franchise on the SQL Server community, and Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, SQL Saturday