I am honored to present “Using Biml as a Design Patterns Engine” to the Himalayan SQL Server User Group 29 Sep 2012 at 3:00 PM (+5:45). Registration is open! :{>

Introduction I just looked at the calendar and Wow! I have a lot of presentations and pre-cons coming up in the next few months. I blame Karla Landrum (Blog | @KarlaKay22 | SQLPeople) for the pre-cons – she started all this with her invitation for me to present a pre-con to SQL Saturday – Pensacola (thanks Karla!). Week-Long Presentations 17-21 ...

I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework to Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group tomorrow, 20 Jul 2011! You can register here. Details: Infotec 100 Constitution Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM (ET) If you read this blog and will be there, introduce yourself! I’m the fat ...

Matt Masson, Tim Mitchell, and I are presenting A Day of SSIS in the Enterprise Monday 10 Oct 2011! The following is cross-posted from the PASS Blog: Today's post is from Andy Leonard who, along with Tim Mitchell, will be presenting "A Day of SSIS in the Enterprise". You can read more about his session here: ...

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, demo-intense presentation is for beginners and developers just getting started ...

Introduction 2011 is turning into The Year of Pre-Cons! SQLBits 9, Here I Come! (Love this graphic!) There are some awesome pre-conference sessions lined up for SQLBits 9 Training Day by presenters such as: Allen White, Maciej Pilecki, Matt Masson, Christian Bolton, Satya SK Jayanty, Marco Russo, Duncan Sutcliffe, Jeremy Kashel, and Martijn ...

Introduction I am honored to be presenting at the PASS Summit 2011 11-14 Oct 2011 in Seattle! This year, I was selected to present a regular session and a pre-conference session. The pre-con is going to be fun. It’s a team effort with Tim Mitchell (Blog | @Tim_Mitchell| SQLPeople) and – even though he isn’t listed as a presenter – Matt Masson ...

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 6-10 Jun 2011 (there are seats available as I type, if you're interested!). Speaking of ...

I am honored to present SSIS Design Patterns to the Charlotte SQL Server Users Group Wednesday, 18 May 2011! If you read this blog and will be in the area Wednesday, stop by and say Hi! :{>

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 full days of SSIS goodness. And, Christy’s catering lunch!  Email me if you’re ...