Daniel Kimberlin

I’ve worked in IT for over 25 years with jobs in helpdesk, systems, SQL dev, data architecture, and management. The one thing all of these roles have in common is people. I love the technical and puzzle elements of the job, but people are a part of everyone’s journey. It has become my mission to find ways to bring the personal touch to everything I do. I am part of the Microsoft Certified Trainer Alumni program, I love teaching, and because of this I have been honored to speak at industry events and corporate training venues such as WebMD Academy, PASS Summit, SQL Saturday, and Spiceworks conferences.

Proposed Sessions for 2026

Using the Right Sized Hammer: How to Look at Problems and Solve Them at the Proper Scale

Sometimes finding any solution keeps us from finding the right one. Learn a framework for problem-solving that matches effort to impact through real examples of code fixes vs. system changes.

Version Controlled DBAs: Building a PowerShell module that keeps everyone in sync

DBAs need DevOps too. Build a PowerShell module from scratch that version controls database scripts, configurations, and processes. Walk away with working code you can customize and deploy immediately.

What Am I Doing Here? Imposter Syndrome and You

Imposter syndrome hits more tech professionals than you think. Learn to recognize when doubt creeps in and get practical strategies to push through it - whether you're new or leading teams.