Tim Ford

Tim Ford is a seasoned data technology professional with over 25 years of experience. Throughout his career, Tim has made significant contributions to the field, including establishing the SQL Server data platform for a major healthcare system, leading a global professional association for SQL Server, and authoring a widely respected book on performance tuning. In the past three years, Tim has completed two extensive AWS Cloud migrations, showcasing his expertise in cloud technologies. A 13-year Microsoft MVP, he is also the founder of Tech Outbound “SQL Cruise” and shares his insights and knowledge on his blog, SQLAgentMan.com. Currently, Tim leads a global team of DBAs at Mindbody, where he remains hands-on with SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Beyond his professional pursuits, Tim finds joy in exploring Washington’s wilderness in his camper van, capturing the beauty of nature through photography, practicing yoga, and engaging with audiences as a passionate speaker on technology topics.