Category: Projects

  • 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…

  • SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    SQL Saturday – Chicago 2018 – Benedictine University

    I’m highly excited to be presenting at SQL Saturday Chicago 2018 this year. In this presentation, I’ll share a complete guide with stories, analytics, and strategies for mastering your database career. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources. The resources from this session are now available (For event attendees only). SESSION DESCRIPTION: Become…

  • Approaching January 1st, 2018

    Approaching January 1st, 2018

    With the 1st day of 2018 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… The people we interact with and actions we take impact future outcomes. Higher a coach, ask a mentor for help, demand excellence from yourself, and never stop taking action.…

  • Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017. EVENT UPDATE: I had a great time helping Wausau, Wisconsin deliver its first SQL Saturday event. I presented two sessions: MS SSAS & Business Value and Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI. More below, including  Event Photos.   Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value: Should I choose Tabular or Multidimensional?…

  • SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    Recently, I learned that I’ll be speaking at the SQL Saturday Wausau 2017 conference on Sep 16th. I’m excited about this event because it’s the first time that I’ve been slotted for more than one session at a SQL Saturday event. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources.  …

  • The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    Continued from: MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional. Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: BI Information Delivery Determine which model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. In this session, we’ll discuss the difference between SSAS…

  • MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    On Aug 12th, 2017 I’ll be speaking at SQL Saturday Indianapolis 2017. In my session, MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional, we’ll determine which SQL Server Analysis Services model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. We’ll also discuss the difference between SSAS Tabular and SSAS Multidimensional…