Rie Merritt

Rie Merritt has been working with SQL Server since 1999, when she started as a data analyst for a non-profit. She's worked in many industries over the years including pharmaceutical, e-commerce, legal, financial, education and both federal & state government. Most recently, she was director of database management, Integrated Payments for WorldPay, Inc. She is currently Principal PM Manager with Microsoft Azure Data, serving as the Influencers & Community lead and as liaison between the product group and Influencers, User Groups, MVPs and more. She is based out of Redmond, but works remotely from her home near Atlanta. Over the years, Rie has done extensive work with the SQL Community. She was an MVP in the Data Platform for three years, speaking frequently at conferences across the US and moderating webinars, WIT panels and career panels. She has also served co-leader of the PASS Women in Technology Virtual Group and Executive Director of SQL Saturday Atlanta. Most recently, Rie helps run the Atlanta Azure Data User Group heading up Microsoft’s efforts for the Azure Data Community.