Tim Ford is the Lead DBA at Spectrum Health and the CEO of SQL Agent Man Consultancy, specializing in SQL Server OLTP and OLAP end-to-end solutions and training. Tim is also the Founder of SQL Cruise, where he takes vacation from one job so he can work on another that helps to foster the technical and professional strengths of the next generation of database professionals.

In addition to all this Tim is also serving his first term on the Professional Association for SQL Server Board of Directors with oversight of the SQLSaturday program (where he speaks at events frequently.)

Tim has written articles for MSSQLTips.com, SQLServerCentral, Simple-Talk.com, SQLServerPedia and theSQLAgentMan.com and is the co-author of a book on Dynamic Management Objects with Louis Davidson and creator of The Periodic Table of Dynamic Management Objects.

Sessions

Management Studio Templates and Snippets make the DBA look like a superstar and in the process makes our lives easier through tapping into the mantra of Work Less - Do More. Join Tim as he shares his shortcuts for optimizing repetitive tasks
With over 15 years of experience as a semi-remote Lead DBA for a medical system, running a consultancy firm, producing SQL Cruise events and balancing a personal life Tim Ford has a pocketful of tips to share in making "remote" work for you.
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