DBA Superwomen!

 DBA Superwomen!


I started training in SQL Server three years ago and I have greatly admired the accomplishments of these Super Women!
If you don’t follow them on social media, you are missing out big!

 
There is so much to say about all of their accomplishments, you could literally write a book, but here I am highlighting some of their achievements!
*** If I missed any other contributors in the SQL Server DBA community, it’s because I haven’t found you
yet, but rest assured, I will! ***

 
Kendra Little
Little Kendra is no stranger to SQL Server and being Microsoft Data.

Little Kendra is no stranger to SQL Server and being Microsoft Data

Platform MVP. Kendra Little has been a Top 10 speaker at the SQL
PASS Summit more than once and considers herself a database
nerd who carries on long conversations with her pets.
Not only does she have a great sense of humor, but Kendra has
impressively co-developed, tested, and refined the widely used SQL
Critical Care consulting product and has worked extensively with the
SQL Server First Responder Kit as a Founder, Consultant, and
Trainer at Brent Ozar Unlimited.
This shining star's presentations & blogs can be found almost
anywhere a DBA looks for answers. Kendra can educate varying
levels of SQL Developers and Database Administrators with a fresh
approach.
Follow Kendra Little on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendralittle/

 
Kathi Kellenberger
This lovely lady is a database consultant, trainer, author, and a
Microsoft Data Platform MVP who has worked with SQL Server for
over 20 years! Kathi Kellenberger has contributed to over twelve
SQL Server books as either an author, co-author, or technical
editor.
It doesn't stop there because she is the co-leader of the Data
Platform Women in Technology Group and a volunteer at
LaunchCode, as well as a phenomenal presenter that has
participated in meetings around the U.S.!
When Kathi is not busy working or volunteering, she enjoys
spending time with her grandchildren, cycling, and singing.

 
Kimberly L.Tripp
A Microsoft SQL Server MVP for over 17 years! Author, consultant,
and speaker, Kimberly L. Tripp, has held positions at Microsoft,
including Subject Matter Expert/Trainer for Microsoft University and
Technical Writer for the SQL Server Development Team.
After forming SQLskills in 1995, she has presented at; PASS,
TechEd, SQLintersection, as well as other events around the world.
When Kimberly’s not architecting and tuning SQL servers, she’s
diving and photographing all sorts of underwater critters such as
cephalopods and frogfish with her husband, Paul Randal.

 Kalen Delaney

This impressive individual has been working with SQL Server for
over 30 years! Her journey started as a Sybase Technical Support
Analyst.
Kalen Delaney, a Microsoft MVP for SQL Server since 1993,
provides advanced SQL Server training to clients worldwide "SQL
Server training from an expert". Kalen is also contributing editor and
columnist for SQL Server Magazine and the author of several
books, including Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals, Microsoft
SQL Server 2012 Internals, SQL Server Concurrency, and many
others!
Follow Kalen Delaney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

Erin Stellato

Erin Stellato has been a Microsoft Data Platform MVP since 2012!
Currently, a Principal Consultant with SQLskills, having discovered a
passion for all things data while completing her M.S. in Motor
Control at the University of Michigan (we applaud you, Erin!).
Not only is she a scholar but Erin also presents at user groups,
SQLSaturdays, and the PASS Summit - achieved being a top
presenter at Summit multiple times. Additionally, Erin has presented
at SQLintersection and SQLBits (one of her favorites) and teaches
modules in both IE0 and IEPTO2. This bright intellectual, blogs
regularly and can be found on Twitter (@erinstellato).
Follow Erin Stellato on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

 Monica Rathbun

With nearly two decades of experience in a wide
variety of database platforms, is a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform,
VMWare vExpert, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (wow!) with
the main focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform.
Monica is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, Monica is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, as well as the

Leader of the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group, on the Data
Saturdays BoD, and on the Azure Data Advisory BoD for Microsoft’s
Data Community. Monica's passion for SQL Server and the SQL
Server community drives her to do doing anything she can to give
back. You can find her on Twitter (@sqlespresso) handing out helpful
tips & shots of SQL Espresso!

 Monica is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, as well as the
Leader of the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group, on the Data
Saturdays BoD, and on the Azure Data Advisory BoD for Microsoft’s
Data Community. Monica's passion for SQL Server and the SQL
Server community drives her to do doing anything she can to give
back. You can find her on Twitter (@sqlespresso) handing out helpful
tips & shots of SQL Espresso!
Follow Monica Rathbun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sqlespresso/

 

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