James McGillivray
@jamesmcg.bsky.social
Father. Microsoft Data Consultant and Director at Cobalt Analytics | Speaker - PowerBI World Tour / PASS Summit / SQLBits | MCSE Data Analytics & Management | Cricket | Arsenal | Musical Theatre 🚻 He/Him
21 Weeks of Crazy Late Nights and Crazy Early Mornings. All worth it!!! Sam Darnold, WHAT A STORY!! #SuperBowl Champs!! #GoHawks #12s
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
21 Weeks of Crazy Late Nights and Crazy Early Mornings. All worth it!!! Sam Darnold, WHAT A STORY!! #SuperBowl Champs!! #GoHawks #12s
Reposted by James McGillivray
As of this morning, I am on the job market, #OpenToWork, or however that is designated here. 🙂 I’m immediately looking for a new position, and my DMs are open. Thanks network!
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 PM
As of this morning, I am on the job market, #OpenToWork, or however that is designated here. 🙂 I’m immediately looking for a new position, and my DMs are open. Thanks network!
SEAHAWKS!!!!! Waking up at 1:30AM totally worth it for that! Love this team!
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
SEAHAWKS!!!!! Waking up at 1:30AM totally worth it for that! Love this team!
Come on Sunderland!!
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Come on Sunderland!!
Happy #Whamaggedon day to all who celebrate @justrie.bsky.social @cathrinew.net @justinjbird.com @grrlgeek.bsky.social @tmitch.net @anotarian.bsky.social
“This year, to save you from tears, [stay safe indoors] somewhere special!”
“This year, to save you from tears, [stay safe indoors] somewhere special!”
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy #Whamaggedon day to all who celebrate @justrie.bsky.social @cathrinew.net @justinjbird.com @grrlgeek.bsky.social @tmitch.net @anotarian.bsky.social
“This year, to save you from tears, [stay safe indoors] somewhere special!”
“This year, to save you from tears, [stay safe indoors] somewhere special!”
#sqlfamily please take a moment to like/comment on this Insta competition so my friend can get his parents-in-law to meet their new granddaughter ❤️
#sqlfamily please can you help me out. A friend of mine is trying desperately to get his parents-in-law to South Africa to meet their granddaughter.
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Shyft Global on Instagram: "Congratulations to Geoffrey Lydall and family for reaching the top 10 of our #BePresentThisShyftmas competition! 💙
Their heartwarming story touched us, and now you get to ...
Family is everything, and the holiday season is the perfect time to show it. At Shyft Global, we're shining a light on families who deserve a special reunion. Meet our top 10 contestants and vote for ...
www.instagram.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#sqlfamily please take a moment to like/comment on this Insta competition so my friend can get his parents-in-law to meet their new granddaughter ❤️
I don’t think I stand much of a chance to escape #whamaggedon this year. Thankfully it only starts on Monday, otherwise I would already be spending the rest of my days in Whamhalla!
Have been ambushed with Last Christmas on 3 separate visits to the shops so far
Have been ambushed with Last Christmas on 3 separate visits to the shops so far
a group of vikings are saluting in front of a sunset .
Alt: a group of vikings are saluting in front of a sunset .
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I don’t think I stand much of a chance to escape #whamaggedon this year. Thankfully it only starts on Monday, otherwise I would already be spending the rest of my days in Whamhalla!
Have been ambushed with Last Christmas on 3 separate visits to the shops so far
Have been ambushed with Last Christmas on 3 separate visits to the shops so far
Everyone has a plan until they get punched
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Everyone has a plan until they get punched
#sqlfamily please can you help me out. A friend of mine is trying desperately to get his parents-in-law to South Africa to meet their granddaughter.
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Shyft Global on Instagram: "Congratulations to Geoffrey Lydall and family for reaching the top 10 of our #BePresentThisShyftmas competition! 💙
Their heartwarming story touched us, and now you get to ...
Family is everything, and the holiday season is the perfect time to show it. At Shyft Global, we're shining a light on families who deserve a special reunion. Meet our top 10 contestants and vote for ...
www.instagram.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#sqlfamily please can you help me out. A friend of mine is trying desperately to get his parents-in-law to South Africa to meet their granddaughter.
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true
Please repost for reach
www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/
Anyone else struggling with the 300 character limit for #FABCON #SQLCON session abstracts?
It feels like I’ve rewritten each of mine 20 times, and I still feel like they’re awful.
I can’t seem to fit a why (you should attend) and a what (you should expert to learn) within the limit.
#sqlfamily
It feels like I’ve rewritten each of mine 20 times, and I still feel like they’re awful.
I can’t seem to fit a why (you should attend) and a what (you should expert to learn) within the limit.
#sqlfamily
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Anyone else struggling with the 300 character limit for #FABCON #SQLCON session abstracts?
It feels like I’ve rewritten each of mine 20 times, and I still feel like they’re awful.
I can’t seem to fit a why (you should attend) and a what (you should expert to learn) within the limit.
#sqlfamily
It feels like I’ve rewritten each of mine 20 times, and I still feel like they’re awful.
I can’t seem to fit a why (you should attend) and a what (you should expert to learn) within the limit.
#sqlfamily
Hope everyone at @fabconeurope.bsky.social has an amazing time! Wish I could be there!
#FabConEurope #FabConEurope25
#FabConEurope #FabConEurope25
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Hope everyone at @fabconeurope.bsky.social has an amazing time! Wish I could be there!
#FabConEurope #FabConEurope25
#FabConEurope #FabConEurope25
Looking forward to the Microsoft Excel World Championships South Africa Final this weekend!
My wife always believed in me (see my birthday gift from her 3 years ago), but it’s nice to have some proof 😁
Looking forward to the challenge!
My wife always believed in me (see my birthday gift from her 3 years ago), but it’s nice to have some proof 😁
Looking forward to the challenge!
August 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Looking forward to the Microsoft Excel World Championships South Africa Final this weekend!
My wife always believed in me (see my birthday gift from her 3 years ago), but it’s nice to have some proof 😁
Looking forward to the challenge!
My wife always believed in me (see my birthday gift from her 3 years ago), but it’s nice to have some proof 😁
Looking forward to the challenge!
In a rather weird coincidence, Arsenal’s two biggest signings this summer have names that fit beautifully into the underlay of choruses of Village People songs.
Anyone have some interesting thoughts on how to create chants for
Zu-bi-men-di (In the Navy)
and
Vik-tor Gyo-ko-res (Macho Macho Man)
Anyone have some interesting thoughts on how to create chants for
Zu-bi-men-di (In the Navy)
and
Vik-tor Gyo-ko-res (Macho Macho Man)
July 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
In a rather weird coincidence, Arsenal’s two biggest signings this summer have names that fit beautifully into the underlay of choruses of Village People songs.
Anyone have some interesting thoughts on how to create chants for
Zu-bi-men-di (In the Navy)
and
Vik-tor Gyo-ko-res (Macho Macho Man)
Anyone have some interesting thoughts on how to create chants for
Zu-bi-men-di (In the Navy)
and
Vik-tor Gyo-ko-res (Macho Macho Man)
I’m thrilled (and a bit stunned) to be awarded the Microsoft MVP!
Hugely grateful to so many whose belief in me changed everything.
And to everyone who’s ever watched, read, attended, or chatted, you’re the real MVPs.
#MicrosoftMVP #Grateful #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz
Hugely grateful to so many whose belief in me changed everything.
And to everyone who’s ever watched, read, attended, or chatted, you’re the real MVPs.
#MicrosoftMVP #Grateful #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz
May 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I’m thrilled (and a bit stunned) to be awarded the Microsoft MVP!
Hugely grateful to so many whose belief in me changed everything.
And to everyone who’s ever watched, read, attended, or chatted, you’re the real MVPs.
#MicrosoftMVP #Grateful #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz
Hugely grateful to so many whose belief in me changed everything.
And to everyone who’s ever watched, read, attended, or chatted, you’re the real MVPs.
#MicrosoftMVP #Grateful #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
April 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
How is that different from the Jarrod Bowen goal last year that cost Arsenal the title? Last year, post in the way and the VAR said it was impossible to say that the ball was out.
April 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
How is that different from the Jarrod Bowen goal last year that cost Arsenal the title? Last year, post in the way and the VAR said it was impossible to say that the ball was out.
Reposted by James McGillivray
A little update I'm available for hire - if anyone is looking for a 'Chief Power BI Nerd' ? or a 'Data Shepherd, Data Plumber, Data Dance Teacher' Maybe just a Plain Vanilla Senior BI consultant/engineer? Then let me know 😁
www.linkedin.com/posts/rwlpfr...
www.linkedin.com/posts/rwlpfr...
April 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A little update I'm available for hire - if anyone is looking for a 'Chief Power BI Nerd' ? or a 'Data Shepherd, Data Plumber, Data Dance Teacher' Maybe just a Plain Vanilla Senior BI consultant/engineer? Then let me know 😁
www.linkedin.com/posts/rwlpfr...
www.linkedin.com/posts/rwlpfr...
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What a fucking night, Arsenal. Amazing.
April 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What a fucking night, Arsenal. Amazing.
On the plus side, all that time in transit gave me time to touch up my talk.
Hope to see many of you there for my best attempt at a true Vegas-style session, complete with Costumes, Singing, Dancing, and multiple Copyright Infringements! #FabCon
Hope to see many of you there for my best attempt at a true Vegas-style session, complete with Costumes, Singing, Dancing, and multiple Copyright Infringements! #FabCon
Las Vegas, I am in you! Just over 32 hours door to door, but I have survived.
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
March 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
On the plus side, all that time in transit gave me time to touch up my talk.
Hope to see many of you there for my best attempt at a true Vegas-style session, complete with Costumes, Singing, Dancing, and multiple Copyright Infringements! #FabCon
Hope to see many of you there for my best attempt at a true Vegas-style session, complete with Costumes, Singing, Dancing, and multiple Copyright Infringements! #FabCon
Las Vegas, I am in you! Just over 32 hours door to door, but I have survived.
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
March 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Las Vegas, I am in you! Just over 32 hours door to door, but I have survived.
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon!
But first, SLEEP!
Also, drinking bottomless margaritas on the strip is called networking if there’s someone with you…. So anyone interested in networking on the days before or after #FabCon, let me know!
If any #sqlfamily will be going into Las Vegas a day or two early for #FabCon and are keen in doing some touristy things (possibly a full day trip to Grand Canyon), I’m looking for exploring buddies!
March 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Also, drinking bottomless margaritas on the strip is called networking if there’s someone with you…. So anyone interested in networking on the days before or after #FabCon, let me know!
If any #sqlfamily will be going into Las Vegas a day or two early for #FabCon and are keen in doing some touristy things (possibly a full day trip to Grand Canyon), I’m looking for exploring buddies!
March 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
If any #sqlfamily will be going into Las Vegas a day or two early for #FabCon and are keen in doing some touristy things (possibly a full day trip to Grand Canyon), I’m looking for exploring buddies!
I am so fortunate to be heading to Las Vegas in 2 weeks' time for #FabCon.
Would love to see you at my session about the value of community, and the impact it can have on your career.
If you haven't already registered, use the code MCGILLIVRAY200 for $200 off
fabricconf.com#!/session/Le...
Would love to see you at my session about the value of community, and the impact it can have on your career.
If you haven't already registered, use the code MCGILLIVRAY200 for $200 off
fabricconf.com#!/session/Le...
March 14, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I am so fortunate to be heading to Las Vegas in 2 weeks' time for #FabCon.
Would love to see you at my session about the value of community, and the impact it can have on your career.
If you haven't already registered, use the code MCGILLIVRAY200 for $200 off
fabricconf.com#!/session/Le...
Would love to see you at my session about the value of community, and the impact it can have on your career.
If you haven't already registered, use the code MCGILLIVRAY200 for $200 off
fabricconf.com#!/session/Le...
Any #sqlfamily people going to Fabric Conf in Vegas and interested in seeing Penn and Teller on Saturday or Sunday before the conference?
February 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Any #sqlfamily people going to Fabric Conf in Vegas and interested in seeing Penn and Teller on Saturday or Sunday before the conference?