Deborah Melkin
Deborah Melkin has been working as a database professional with SQL Server for over 20 years. She spends her days helping programmers with all aspects of database design, queries, performance, and deployment. In 2016, she began her blog, Deb the DBA. Soon after that, she began speaking at SQL Saturdays and user groups. Deborah is a co-leader of the Data Platform Women in Tech (WIT) Virtual User Group and co-founder of WITspiration, a WIT mentorship circle. She is a former board member of the New England SQL Server User Group. She was named as One to Watch as part of the #Redgate 100 in 2022 and won Speaker Idol at PASS Summit 2019. Deborah is also a Microsoft MVP for the Data Platform (2020- ).
In her spare time, Deborah can usually be found doing something musical or something geeky with her husband, Andy, and their dog, Sebastian.
Deborah Melkin's Sessions
Conquering the Monster Proc - How to Combat Legacy CodeSQLBits 2025
We all have that one complex procedure with the awful performance. You finally can make fixes but you don’t know where to begin. Let’s take a look at how to attack this issue. By the end, you will leave with a tactical plan of attack for that proc.
The Benefits of MentoringSQLBits 2025
Join me as we will explore the benefits of mentorship. We'll talk about how to find mentors or mentees. We will discuss setting expectations and goals. We'll also look into ways of structuring communication to create a successful mentoring relationship.
Debating Two Viewpoints on Indexing - Development vs OperationsSQLBits 2025
Who manages indexing: Ops or Dev? Join Deb and Andy for a lively debate exploring indexing from both sides. We'll debate perspectives on creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, to help you bridge the gap in your organization.
A Practical Starter Guide to SQL NotebooksSQLBits 2023
Have you been hearing about SQL Notebooks in Azure Data Studio but haven't worked with them yet? Or have you played around with notebooks but not been able to figure out how to make them work for you?
Let's jump into SQL Notebooks together as we figure out how we can use them in our day-to-day work!
A Practical Starter Guide to SQL NotebooksSQLBits 2023
Have you been hearing about SQL Notebooks in Azure Data Studio but haven't worked with them yet? Or have you played around with notebooks but not been able to figure out how to make them work for you?
Let's jump into SQL Notebooks together as we figure out how we can use them in our day-to-day work!