Category: Business & Careers

  • Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Saturday Chicago event is always amazing. I presented two sessions at the event: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand and You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Notable Sessions: Here are two sessions that I attended that were both educational and enjoyable. More below, including  Event Photos.…

  • You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview

    You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. Follow Up: SESSION DESCRIPTION: You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: Professional Development Landing a gig as an employee, consultant or contractor has become highly competitive. You need to differentiate yourself in a way that tells the hiring manager that you are…

  • SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019 – Benedictine University

    SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019 – Benedictine University

    I’m headed to the SQL Saturday Chicago – 2019 event on March 23rd. I’m highly looking forward to this event so that I can interact with friends that I haven’t seen in some time. I’m also excited to meet and learn from great SQL professionals. This year I’ll be speaking about creating career growth and new opportunities. For…

  • Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – Chicago IL 2018

    Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – Chicago IL 2018

    EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Chicago community is always the best. I had a full house for this session and the audience participation was amazing. Feedback from the audience was that they enjoyed the discussion portion on scaling degrees and certifications to maximize the return on their investment. I didn’t originally plan to share my views on scalability but I’ll…

  • My Quote in NSA-IL Speaker Academy Flyer – Spring 2017

    My Quote in NSA-IL Speaker Academy Flyer – Spring 2017

    Looks like I received a mention in the Spring 2017 NSA Illinois Speakers Academy. Back in 2013, I participated in a professional speaker training/workshop offered by the National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter. I enjoyed the training so much that I returned in 2014, as an alumni, to ensure that the lessons taught by their…

  • Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – WSU Vancouver

    Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – WSU Vancouver

    Session Description: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High DemandSpeaker(s):  Wylie BlanchardTrack: Lightning Talk Expertise in SQL is an in demand IT skill. As demand continues to grow, so does the increase of sql professionals entering your specific industry. Learn what’s needed to ensure that you become a stronger technology authority in your industry and a…

  • Building Your Web Presence – Makes Sense w/ Menelek Shah

    Building Your Web Presence – Makes Sense w/ Menelek Shah

    In this episode of Makes Sense Radio Show, host Menelek Shah speaks with technology expert and IT consultant Wylie Blanchard who explains how and why you should have a professional web persona that helps you shine above the competition.   This article was originally posted on MenelekShah.com.  Makes Sense Radio Show “Makes Sense” is an audio podcast show…

  • Interview with Edwin Ukpaby – Healthcare IT Professional: @Youtube

    Interview with Edwin Ukpaby – Healthcare IT Professional: @Youtube

    Edwin Ukpaby, Healthcare I T Professional and CEO of Medix Systems Consultants, met with us to discuss how technology in the healthcare industry has evolved with healthcare business processes. Originally posted at www.greattechpros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: I T is at a point where we have to be more than “you tell me the problem and…

  • Interview with Ed Fisher – System Engineer: @GreatTechPros

    Interview with Ed Fisher – System Engineer: @GreatTechPros

    In this episode of Great Tech Pros Wylie Blanchard interviews Ed Fisher, System Engineer and CEO of Ed Fishers and Associates. Ed shares what he has learned over his 30+ year career as a technology professional. Originally posted at www.greattechpros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: What key certifications and/or degrees are prominent for networking and system engineering – I T…