Category Archives: Partner
From Hyperscaler Seller to Partner: What I Learned Switching Sides
After spending over two decades in hyperscale cloud environments, the author transitioned from a vendor role to the partner ecosystem, becoming Principal Data Solution Engineer at Formula5. This shift transformed their perspective on data modernization and AI. Key insights include the distinction between platform vision and operational execution, the agility of partners, the importance of empathetic co-selling relationships, and the necessity of robust data foundations for successful AI deployment. The experience highlights the critical role of partners in driving real business value from cloud technology. Continue reading
Presenting at Boston Data and AI Saturday 2026: What’s New in SQL Server 2025
I will be speaking October 3rd 2026 at the Microsoft office in Burlington Massachusetts on SQL 2025. Register to attend. Continue reading
The Next Chapter: Joining Formula5
After 20+ years in the database and cloud world—from early enterprise data architectures to two incredible decades at Microsoft and a great recent run at Google Cloud—I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Formula5 to focus on enterprise Data and … Continue reading
10 years of people and technology: What did I learn?
How a technical support professional evolved into a speaker, mentor, and key hiring decision maker. Continue reading
Microsoft Office and click-to-run technology
Microsoft has had a delivery mechanism called “MSI” which is the windows installer, for installing and updating the components of Microsoft Office for ages. This link has more on MSI. Starting around Office 2010, we incorporated “Click to run” as … Continue reading
Inspire 2019 is coming! Sign up!
Attention all Microsoft partners! Inspire, our partner conference, will be held in Las Vegas again July 14-18th, 2019. Why should you consider attending or sponsoring this event? We recognize there are end-customer solutions that you are expert at, and we … Continue reading
Microsoft for Healthcare Innovation Awards
The winners of the 2019 Microsoft for Healthcare Innovation Awards were announced at HIMSS19. Each year, the awards acknowledge health and life sciences organizations and their technology solution partners innovating with a Microsoft-based solution. Award Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning … Continue reading
The privilege of teaching others
How does someone learn what they need for a modern development, data, or cloud career? I list a few ways people can do so for free and paid. Continue reading
Inspire 2018 is coming! Partners, are you ready?
One great thing that happens annually is the Microsoft Partner conference, titled “Inspire”. This year, it will be held July 15th-19th in Las Vegas. Sign up SOON, as there is a 300 dollar discount to sign up before June 1st! … Continue reading
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