Probably better to delineate the true owner of the data "de jure" is the organization who employs you. A DBA might feel they are a "de facto" owner within the...

Many times I think about this "why re-invent the wheel?" If it has already been done then COTS is the way to go. Custom software is great for extending the...

It's always good to have goals. This was actually the topic of the #tsql2sday in December. I wrote about mine here: https://www.mlakartechtalk.com/t-sql-tuesday-97-setting-learning-goals-for-2018/
There's a famous quote that goes something like...

I always like when interviewers ask this kind of question. It's a bit open ended so you have room to explain things and go in depth. Some basic white-boarding designing...

I like the bit about companies restricting non-Microsoft software like sp_WhoIsActive, DBATools, Ola's scripts, etc. I get the place this is coming from, i.e. security focused, but it isn't effective....

This is a challenging balance act. In my younger days I didn't understand the necessity of politics and using soft skills to position myself where I wanted to be. Initially...

I've volunteered to teach young children about computer science. What you say depends largely on what is age appropriate for them. I usually try to communicate a few points:
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NoSQL databases today are like what Object Oriented databases were - a niche solution to very specific situations. By and large RDBMS is the way to go for persistent data...

I'm strongly introverted. A hardcore ISTJ to be sure. I'm so glad I have a career where it is an advantage. 
Also - there's a great book called "Quiet Influence"...