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
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...
Reposted by James McGillivray
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?
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #485,837!
September 26, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #485,837!
First Father’s Day, and a wonderful weekend away, organised by my amazing wife.
June 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
First Father’s Day, and a wonderful weekend away, organised by my amazing wife.
My son has the incredible ability to even make me look photogenic.
Though not nearly as photogenic as my wife, or him.
Amazing photos from our newborn photo shoot.
Though not nearly as photogenic as my wife, or him.
Amazing photos from our newborn photo shoot.
January 5, 2024 at 4:26 AM
My son has the incredible ability to even make me look photogenic.
Though not nearly as photogenic as my wife, or him.
Amazing photos from our newborn photo shoot.
Though not nearly as photogenic as my wife, or him.
Amazing photos from our newborn photo shoot.
I really, really thought this was going to be the year. I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, not really planning to be in a public place again before the big day. And then, today, at 8:25am, I got into my car to drive to golf, only to be taken down by the #Whamageddon. cc @justrie.bsky.social
December 23, 2023 at 6:32 AM
I really, really thought this was going to be the year. I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, not really planning to be in a public place again before the big day. And then, today, at 8:25am, I got into my car to drive to golf, only to be taken down by the #Whamageddon. cc @justrie.bsky.social
@sqlgene.com @sqlespresso.bsky.social @dgmelkin.bsky.social @sqlbek.bsky.social @bweissman.bsky.social @sqlsocialite.bsky.social thanks so much for the messages. Zachary is looking forward to meeting all of you. Hopefully one day soon.
Thanks @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social for creating the video.
Thanks @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social for creating the video.
November 21, 2023 at 3:02 PM
@sqlgene.com @sqlespresso.bsky.social @dgmelkin.bsky.social @sqlbek.bsky.social @bweissman.bsky.social @sqlsocialite.bsky.social thanks so much for the messages. Zachary is looking forward to meeting all of you. Hopefully one day soon.
Thanks @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social for creating the video.
Thanks @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social for creating the video.
If you see this, post any photo in your gallery with no explanation
November 11, 2023 at 1:05 PM
If you see this, post any photo in your gallery with no explanation
I have always loved November. But this year I’ll have one more very big reason to love it!
November 4, 2023 at 9:57 AM
I have always loved November. But this year I’ll have one more very big reason to love it!
It’s getting closer….
October 14, 2023 at 5:46 AM
It’s getting closer….
It’s not always easy, but sometimes you have to just accept that people’s best might not be good enough on a particular day. And your best might not be good enough on another day. And all you can do is keep doing your best.
September 16, 2023 at 11:47 AM
It’s not always easy, but sometimes you have to just accept that people’s best might not be good enough on a particular day. And your best might not be good enough on another day. And all you can do is keep doing your best.
Spending the day in bed to try and shake a fever. Never nice to be sick, but the occasional day of doing nothing is also not the worst.
August 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Spending the day in bed to try and shake a fever. Never nice to be sick, but the occasional day of doing nothing is also not the worst.