Category: Projects

  • ITIL 4® Foundation was issued by AXELOS to Wylie Blanchard

    ITIL 4® Foundation was issued by AXELOS to Wylie Blanchard

    View my verified achievement from Axelos. ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL 4 Edition) was issued by AXELOS to Wylie Blanchard on December 25, 2022. ITIL® 4 Foundation demonstrates this individual understands the key concepts of IT and digital service delivery including the key concepts, guiding principles and practices of ITIL® 4 for service management. They…

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® was issued by Project Management Institute to Wylie Blanchard

    Project Management Professional (PMP)® was issued by Project Management Institute to Wylie Blanchard

    View my verified achievement from the Project Management Institute. Project Management Professional (PMP)® was issued by Project Management Institute to Wylie Blanchard on November 24, 2022. Earners of the globally-recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) have demonstrated their extensive knowledge and mastery of project management concepts, tasks, and techniques that are applicable across virtually any industry and methodology.…

  • Discussion with Chris Hyde: Making a Difference with Data Analytics

    Discussion with Chris Hyde: Making a Difference with Data Analytics

    I met with Chris Hyde, SQL Server BI and Data Science Consultant to learn about his career as a data professional and his journey into data science. In this interview Chris shares how data can make a difference in people’s lives, how there has been an increase use of statistics in data science and advice…

  • Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Brazil learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. First, let me say that I’ve always wanted to visit Brazil. Prior to this trip, I had an interest in the economics of…

  • RRD Voice Assistant Delivery

    RRD Voice Assistant Delivery

    Responsible for the strategy, roadmap, resource oversight and overall success of the Voice Assistant Delivery solution and interaction model. Designed for Finance, Mortgage, Insurance, Utilities & Healthcare markets.

  • Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019

    Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019

    I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Germany learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My initial interest in visiting Germany was to revisit a country I briefly lived in as a child with my parents. Overall, I…

  • 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…