William Durkin (he/him)
@williamdurkin.com
UK born, DE based, co-owner https://datamasterminds.io | Grillmeister https://DataGrillen.com | Co-organizer New Stars Of Data, Dativerse, Data Left Unattended and Data Moshpit
Exciting news for all Data Moshpit fans!
Get a sneak peek at the lineup by visiting the official website: www.data-moshpit.de
Tickets will be made available soon, so block your calendars for the event and be ready for the ticket release.
Don't miss out on this epic data extravaganza!
Get a sneak peek at the lineup by visiting the official website: www.data-moshpit.de
Tickets will be made available soon, so block your calendars for the event and be ready for the ticket release.
Don't miss out on this epic data extravaganza!
DATA MOSHPIT 2025
www.data-moshpit.de
June 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Exciting news for all Data Moshpit fans!
Get a sneak peek at the lineup by visiting the official website: www.data-moshpit.de
Tickets will be made available soon, so block your calendars for the event and be ready for the ticket release.
Don't miss out on this epic data extravaganza!
Get a sneak peek at the lineup by visiting the official website: www.data-moshpit.de
Tickets will be made available soon, so block your calendars for the event and be ready for the ticket release.
Don't miss out on this epic data extravaganza!
It's time to do it all again.
DataGrillen 2026 will take place on 2026-05-21
CfS: sessionize.com/datagrillen-...
DataGrillen 2026 will take place on 2026-05-21
CfS: sessionize.com/datagrillen-...
June 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It's time to do it all again.
DataGrillen 2026 will take place on 2026-05-21
CfS: sessionize.com/datagrillen-...
DataGrillen 2026 will take place on 2026-05-21
CfS: sessionize.com/datagrillen-...
7 years ago today @bweissman.bsky.social and I did a thing.
It wasn't the first DataGrillen, but it was the first of the current (and better) version.
We had new speakers with mentors (later to become New Stars of Data)
Great times!
It wasn't the first DataGrillen, but it was the first of the current (and better) version.
We had new speakers with mentors (later to become New Stars of Data)
Great times!
June 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
7 years ago today @bweissman.bsky.social and I did a thing.
It wasn't the first DataGrillen, but it was the first of the current (and better) version.
We had new speakers with mentors (later to become New Stars of Data)
Great times!
It wasn't the first DataGrillen, but it was the first of the current (and better) version.
We had new speakers with mentors (later to become New Stars of Data)
Great times!
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Hey speakers...the EightKB 2025 call for speakers is open!
Want to dive deep into a subject? Do as many demos as you want? Take questions after your session?
EightKB is the conference for you!
sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...
Want to dive deep into a subject? Do as many demos as you want? Take questions after your session?
EightKB is the conference for you!
sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...
April 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hey speakers...the EightKB 2025 call for speakers is open!
Want to dive deep into a subject? Do as many demos as you want? Take questions after your session?
EightKB is the conference for you!
sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...
Want to dive deep into a subject? Do as many demos as you want? Take questions after your session?
EightKB is the conference for you!
sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...
🤘Data Moshpit is back 🤘
(CfS opening tomorrow), but you can block your calendars for 2025-10-10
sessionize.com/data-moshpit...
Share this EVERYWHERE
(CfS opening tomorrow), but you can block your calendars for 2025-10-10
sessionize.com/data-moshpit...
Share this EVERYWHERE
February 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🤘Data Moshpit is back 🤘
(CfS opening tomorrow), but you can block your calendars for 2025-10-10
sessionize.com/data-moshpit...
Share this EVERYWHERE
(CfS opening tomorrow), but you can block your calendars for 2025-10-10
sessionize.com/data-moshpit...
Share this EVERYWHERE
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We are THRILLED to announce the return of Data Masterminds as our first exhibiting sponsor at DATA:Scotland 2025!
We only invite sponsors relevant to our community so make sure you check them out and say hello on the day! 💚💙
Website: https://buff.ly/4j6PlAy
Our Sponsors: https://buff.ly/44hX6wa
We only invite sponsors relevant to our community so make sure you check them out and say hello on the day! 💚💙
Website: https://buff.ly/4j6PlAy
Our Sponsors: https://buff.ly/44hX6wa
January 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We are THRILLED to announce the return of Data Masterminds as our first exhibiting sponsor at DATA:Scotland 2025!
We only invite sponsors relevant to our community so make sure you check them out and say hello on the day! 💚💙
Website: https://buff.ly/4j6PlAy
Our Sponsors: https://buff.ly/44hX6wa
We only invite sponsors relevant to our community so make sure you check them out and say hello on the day! 💚💙
Website: https://buff.ly/4j6PlAy
Our Sponsors: https://buff.ly/44hX6wa
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My brand new LinkedIn Learning course is out today! It's much broader than my previous courses but will give you (imo) a great view into the data management life cycle!
www.linkedin.com/learning/dat...
#data #azure #training #datamanagement #azure #fabric #sql
www.linkedin.com/learning/dat...
#data #azure #training #datamanagement #azure #fabric #sql
Data Management Essential Training Online Class | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com
Develop the skills required to effectively manage data for your organization.
www.linkedin.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
My brand new LinkedIn Learning course is out today! It's much broader than my previous courses but will give you (imo) a great view into the data management life cycle!
www.linkedin.com/learning/dat...
#data #azure #training #datamanagement #azure #fabric #sql
www.linkedin.com/learning/dat...
#data #azure #training #datamanagement #azure #fabric #sql
Hey friends
The latest New Stars of Data schedule has just published.
Our freshest batch of up-and-coming stars are diligently preparing their sessions for May 16th!
Be sure to share this news far and wide and block your calendars to witness their debuts.
www.newstarsofdata.com/speakers/
#NSoD
The latest New Stars of Data schedule has just published.
Our freshest batch of up-and-coming stars are diligently preparing their sessions for May 16th!
Be sure to share this news far and wide and block your calendars to witness their debuts.
www.newstarsofdata.com/speakers/
#NSoD
Schedule – New Stars Of Data
www.newstarsofdata.com
January 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hey friends
The latest New Stars of Data schedule has just published.
Our freshest batch of up-and-coming stars are diligently preparing their sessions for May 16th!
Be sure to share this news far and wide and block your calendars to witness their debuts.
www.newstarsofdata.com/speakers/
#NSoD
The latest New Stars of Data schedule has just published.
Our freshest batch of up-and-coming stars are diligently preparing their sessions for May 16th!
Be sure to share this news far and wide and block your calendars to witness their debuts.
www.newstarsofdata.com/speakers/
#NSoD
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JOB INTERVIEWER: What’s your biggest weakness?
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
December 22, 2024 at 8:59 AM
JOB INTERVIEWER: What’s your biggest weakness?
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
As an IT professional, I avoid printing more than any other technology out there (even more than java)
Then comes Christmas when my wife wants to print address labels.
Yesterday it worked fine.
Today I have to print some more...
"printer error"...
no further information
Then comes Christmas when my wife wants to print address labels.
Yesterday it worked fine.
Today I have to print some more...
"printer error"...
no further information
a man in a striped shirt and tie leans on a printer
Alt: a man in a striped shirt and tie leans on a printer
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December 18, 2024 at 8:52 PM
As an IT professional, I avoid printing more than any other technology out there (even more than java)
Then comes Christmas when my wife wants to print address labels.
Yesterday it worked fine.
Today I have to print some more...
"printer error"...
no further information
Then comes Christmas when my wife wants to print address labels.
Yesterday it worked fine.
Today I have to print some more...
"printer error"...
no further information
Reposted by William Durkin (he/him)
New post: Buyer Beware: Azure SQL Managed Instance Storage is Regularly as Slow as 60 Seconds
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Buyer Beware: Azure SQL Managed Instance Storage is Regularly as Slow as 60 Seconds
Kendra Little writes and draws comics about SQL Server, Data Platforms, and Database DevOps.
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December 18, 2024 at 4:37 PM
New post: Buyer Beware: Azure SQL Managed Instance Storage is Regularly as Slow as 60 Seconds
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It's time for the Data Mastermind company Christmas weekend. This year we're all in Portugal.
Good food, fun times and laughs with our epic team
Good food, fun times and laughs with our epic team
December 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
It's time for the Data Mastermind company Christmas weekend. This year we're all in Portugal.
Good food, fun times and laughs with our epic team
Good food, fun times and laughs with our epic team
The call for speakers for the next New Stars of Data closes in 3 days
You (or someone you know) could be a New Star.
Dare to be different! 🤘🏻
sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
You (or someone you know) could be a New Star.
Dare to be different! 🤘🏻
sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
New Stars of Data #9: Call for Speakers
New Stars of Data is the event for new speakers in the Microsoft Data Platform space.This online event is the perfect start for people who have not sp...
sessionize.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:26 PM
The call for speakers for the next New Stars of Data closes in 3 days
You (or someone you know) could be a New Star.
Dare to be different! 🤘🏻
sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
You (or someone you know) could be a New Star.
Dare to be different! 🤘🏻
sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
Reposted by William Durkin (he/him)
It's official! I'm a movie star!
Well sort of...
Last month I was in California recording some live action for my LinkedIn Learning courses - and the first bit just went live today, updating my 'Introduction to T-SQL' course.
Have a look and see what you think!
www.linkedin.com/learning-log...
Well sort of...
Last month I was in California recording some live action for my LinkedIn Learning courses - and the first bit just went live today, updating my 'Introduction to T-SQL' course.
Have a look and see what you think!
www.linkedin.com/learning-log...
December 4, 2024 at 8:58 AM
It's official! I'm a movie star!
Well sort of...
Last month I was in California recording some live action for my LinkedIn Learning courses - and the first bit just went live today, updating my 'Introduction to T-SQL' course.
Have a look and see what you think!
www.linkedin.com/learning-log...
Well sort of...
Last month I was in California recording some live action for my LinkedIn Learning courses - and the first bit just went live today, updating my 'Introduction to T-SQL' course.
Have a look and see what you think!
www.linkedin.com/learning-log...
Just watched Good Will Hunting again
Fucking hell. Amazing film
Did Matt Damon and Ben Affleck peak at the start of their career?
Fucking hell. Amazing film
Did Matt Damon and Ben Affleck peak at the start of their career?
November 22, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Just watched Good Will Hunting again
Fucking hell. Amazing film
Did Matt Damon and Ben Affleck peak at the start of their career?
Fucking hell. Amazing film
Did Matt Damon and Ben Affleck peak at the start of their career?
Reposted by William Durkin (he/him)
Just a reminder that Call for Speakers and Helpers for the next #NewStarsOfData is open: sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
New Stars of Data #9: Call for Speakers
New Stars of Data is the event for new speakers in the Microsoft Data Platform space.This online event is the perfect start for people who have not sp...
sessionize.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Just a reminder that Call for Speakers and Helpers for the next #NewStarsOfData is open: sessionize.com/new-stars-of...
@arcticdba.se Extending the quote from Amir Netz
"5 seconds to setup. 5 Minutes to wow"
By adding
"5 months to clean up" 😁
There is so much that needs to be done to get the foundations right in an analytics environment.
Fundamentals matter! It is easier to spend time up-front to get it right
"5 seconds to setup. 5 Minutes to wow"
By adding
"5 months to clean up" 😁
There is so much that needs to be done to get the foundations right in an analytics environment.
Fundamentals matter! It is easier to spend time up-front to get it right
Watching some of my #datamasterminds colleagues talk all about #Fabric this morning - stream just started.
cc @arcticdba.se
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Yw...
cc @arcticdba.se
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Yw...
Data Masterminds 💚 Fabric February: Why fundamentals matter even more in a Fabric world!
YouTube video by Fabric February
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2024 at 10:41 AM
@arcticdba.se Extending the quote from Amir Netz
"5 seconds to setup. 5 Minutes to wow"
By adding
"5 months to clean up" 😁
There is so much that needs to be done to get the foundations right in an analytics environment.
Fundamentals matter! It is easier to spend time up-front to get it right
"5 seconds to setup. 5 Minutes to wow"
By adding
"5 months to clean up" 😁
There is so much that needs to be done to get the foundations right in an analytics environment.
Fundamentals matter! It is easier to spend time up-front to get it right
IT'S HAPPENING!!!!
Watching some of my #datamasterminds colleagues talk all about #Fabric this morning - stream just started.
cc @arcticdba.se
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Yw...
cc @arcticdba.se
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Yw...
Data Masterminds 💚 Fabric February: Why fundamentals matter even more in a Fabric world!
YouTube video by Fabric February
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2024 at 10:03 AM
IT'S HAPPENING!!!!
9 years ago today we collected Tara 🥰
August 25, 2023 at 7:22 AM
9 years ago today we collected Tara 🥰
The schedule for Data Left Unattended is here!
2023-12-07
Sessions: 8
Speakers: 11
Attendee capacity: unlimited
Check the schedule here
http://unattended-data.io
2023-12-07
Sessions: 8
Speakers: 11
Attendee capacity: unlimited
Check the schedule here
http://unattended-data.io
Data left unattended
Visit the post for more.
unattended-data.io
August 23, 2023 at 7:01 PM
The schedule for Data Left Unattended is here!
2023-12-07
Sessions: 8
Speakers: 11
Attendee capacity: unlimited
Check the schedule here
http://unattended-data.io
2023-12-07
Sessions: 8
Speakers: 11
Attendee capacity: unlimited
Check the schedule here
http://unattended-data.io