Ben DeBow
Ben DeBow is a transformative leader and visionary thinker, serving as CEO and founder of both Fortified Insight and Fortified Data. Through his innovative approach, Ben has empowered Fortune 500 companies to optimize IT efficiencies, unlock hidden business value, and capitalize on new opportunities within their data. An accomplished author and podcaster, Ben recently published "End of Abundance in Tech: How IT Leaders Can Find Efficiencies to Drive Business Value," a compelling book providing unique strategies for enterprises looking to maximize their technology resources. He also hosts the podcast "Tech(e)valuation" (https://forbesbooksaudio.com/shows/techevaluation/), speaking with fellow tech leaders about innovations, trends, and disruptive technologies.
A sought-after speaker at global conferences, Ben captivates audiences with his future-focused insights on data strategies, digital transformation, and helping organizations embrace an efficiency mindset in technology. With his expertise in IT optimization, he delivers inspiring perspectives that resonate across industries and roles. With degrees in Information Systems and Accounting, Ben is leveraging his accounting background to bring financial transparency to technology. As a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, he builds an invaluable network of innovative leaders worldwide.
Ben DeBow's Sessions
Assessing and Optimize Enterprise SQL Server EnvironmentsSQLBits 2024
To equip DBAs with a comprehensive and enterprise-centric approach to optimizing SQL Server environments. This session aims to shift the focus from isolated server-specific optimizations to a broader, holistic strategy that maximizes overall system health, performance, and efficiency. Attendees will learn how to assess, prioritize, and implement optimization strategies at the enterprise level, understand key metrics that showcase the benefits of their actions, and effectively communicate and secure management buy-in for their recommendations.
Scaling SQL for your Peak Database LoadSQLBits 2022
Scaling SQL Servers is complex and is more relevant today as the transactional and data growth rates continue to grow. In this session, we will talk about what it takes to scale SQL Server to meet the peak workload.