Matt Gordon
@sqlatspeed.bsky.social
Practice Director, D&A @AppsAssociates by trade, racing driver by hobby. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Opinions mine. Audere est Facere. (He/him)
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Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
Another Brick in the Firewall: How to Secure your Azure Data Platform, Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
These days, most people want their Azure Data Platforms to be deployed in a secure a network topology. As Data Engineers, we are often the ones that have the make this happ
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
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⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
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Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
October 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
WE NEED SPEAKERS!!! (but, not those speakers) The Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach) SQL Server User Group is looking for 2026 Speakers on data related topics. We meet the 3rd Wed of each month in person. Let me know if you are interested. #sqlfamily #mvpbuzz #azure
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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
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Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
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October 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
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Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.
October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.
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October 20th 2025 - ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Join us for an exclusive preview of one of the most forward-looking sessions at Live! 360 Orlando 2025: ETL, KQL, and RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric. This broadcast features Mic...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
October 20th 2025 - ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
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⏳ Just 16 hours left to submit your #SQLSatBoston session feedback!
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
⏳ Just 16 hours left to submit your #SQLSatBoston session feedback!
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity
Ah, the glories of air travel…just posting this epic window seat pic to make everybody jealous of the jet-setting lifestyle. 😉
September 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Ah, the glories of air travel…just posting this epic window seat pic to make everybody jealous of the jet-setting lifestyle. 😉
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⏰ Just 24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
September 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
⏰ Just 24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Really enjoying all the #FabConEurope keynote updates from @2meterdba.bsky.social - it’s great for those of us that aren’t there!
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September 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Really enjoying all the #FabConEurope keynote updates from @2meterdba.bsky.social - it’s great for those of us that aren’t there!
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Had a great DATA:Scotland 2025 session but still have questions?
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
September 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Had a great DATA:Scotland 2025 session but still have questions?
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
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![[PANEL 1 - Threddy and Freddy chatting in a conference room]
Freddy: I'm requiring all employees to return to the office.
Threddy: Do you have space for everyone?
Freddy: No. But the data clearly shows that employees will be happier.
Threddy: Can we see the data?
Freddy: Also no.
Threddy: I feel really good about this.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:watmxkxfjbwyxfuutganopfk/bafkreigzaadvwcl6ywsnq3auflscvn4oc6lzi6y3z5fh3vrixfyg6g2cj4@jpeg)
Excited to be presenting this with my friend @dbabulldog.bsky.social next Wednesday!
🚀 Part Two of Database Watcher is Here!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕒 Time: Noon EDT/9 am PST
🎤 Speaker: @dbabulldog.bsky.social and Matt Gordon
🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
💡 Session Title: Be a Better DBA with Database Watcher: More Than Just a Pretty Dashboard
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕒 Time: Noon EDT/9 am PST
🎤 Speaker: @dbabulldog.bsky.social and Matt Gordon
🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
💡 Session Title: Be a Better DBA with Database Watcher: More Than Just a Pretty Dashboard
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September 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Excited to be presenting this with my friend @dbabulldog.bsky.social next Wednesday!
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Call for speakers: DataTune 2026 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=876ae4b0c7
September 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Call for speakers: DataTune 2026 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=876ae4b0c7
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⏰ FINAL HOURS!
Extended Summer Savings end tonight; save up to $500 on #Live360 Tech Con.
Don’t wait—register now! 👉 na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
Extended Summer Savings end tonight; save up to $500 on #Live360 Tech Con.
Don’t wait—register now! 👉 na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
August 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
⏰ FINAL HOURS!
Extended Summer Savings end tonight; save up to $500 on #Live360 Tech Con.
Don’t wait—register now! 👉 na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
Extended Summer Savings end tonight; save up to $500 on #Live360 Tech Con.
Don’t wait—register now! 👉 na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
Check out all of this (and the fashionable t-shirts that keep the event going)… 👇
EightKB Resources! (update with correct link
GitHub - github.com/eightkb/2025...
YouTube - eightkb.online/streaming
Web - eightkb.online
Bluesky - @eightkb.online
Email - [email protected]
SQL Community Slack - #EightKB
Buy T-shirts and support www.bonfire.com/store/eightkb
GitHub - github.com/eightkb/2025...
YouTube - eightkb.online/streaming
Web - eightkb.online
Bluesky - @eightkb.online
Email - [email protected]
SQL Community Slack - #EightKB
Buy T-shirts and support www.bonfire.com/store/eightkb
GitHub - eightkb/2025-August: Resources for the sessions at the 2025 edition of EightKB
Resources for the sessions at the 2025 edition of EightKB - eightkb/2025-August
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August 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Check out all of this (and the fashionable t-shirts that keep the event going)… 👇
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And we are off with the first session of this year's EightKB!
August 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
And we are off with the first session of this year's EightKB!
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It's one day to go until this year's edition of EightKB!
Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here:
eightkb.online
#sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences
Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here:
eightkb.online
#sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences
EIGHTKB - The SQL Server Internals Conference
A virtual MS Data Platform conference focusing on SQL Server internals.
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August 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It's one day to go until this year's edition of EightKB!
Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here:
eightkb.online
#sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences
Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here:
eightkb.online
#sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences
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One week to go until this year's edition of EightKB!
We have amazing in-depth technical sessions on SQL Server internals, delivered by expert speakers!
Registration is completely free and available here: -
eightkb.online
#sql #sqlserver #conferences #sql2025
We have amazing in-depth technical sessions on SQL Server internals, delivered by expert speakers!
Registration is completely free and available here: -
eightkb.online
#sql #sqlserver #conferences #sql2025
August 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
One week to go until this year's edition of EightKB!
We have amazing in-depth technical sessions on SQL Server internals, delivered by expert speakers!
Registration is completely free and available here: -
eightkb.online
#sql #sqlserver #conferences #sql2025
We have amazing in-depth technical sessions on SQL Server internals, delivered by expert speakers!
Registration is completely free and available here: -
eightkb.online
#sql #sqlserver #conferences #sql2025
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Data Saturday Chicago 2026 call for speakers is now open! Would you like to present a session? Submit your abstracts now!
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Data Saturday Chicago 2026: Call for Speakers
Data Saturday Chicago is a community event for anyone interested in the Microsoft Data Platform. This event is for the data community, by the communit...
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August 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Data Saturday Chicago 2026 call for speakers is now open! Would you like to present a session? Submit your abstracts now!
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
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Your SQL instance is overworked, and you're the one who has to solve it. But there's help.
Daniel Hutmacher is presenting a full-day workshop on performance tuning T-SQL queries at Data Saturday Oslo 29th August. Tickets are still available: datasatoslo25-performance-tune.eventbrite.com
cc: @dhma.ch
Daniel Hutmacher is presenting a full-day workshop on performance tuning T-SQL queries at Data Saturday Oslo 29th August. Tickets are still available: datasatoslo25-performance-tune.eventbrite.com
cc: @dhma.ch
August 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Your SQL instance is overworked, and you're the one who has to solve it. But there's help.
Daniel Hutmacher is presenting a full-day workshop on performance tuning T-SQL queries at Data Saturday Oslo 29th August. Tickets are still available: datasatoslo25-performance-tune.eventbrite.com
cc: @dhma.ch
Daniel Hutmacher is presenting a full-day workshop on performance tuning T-SQL queries at Data Saturday Oslo 29th August. Tickets are still available: datasatoslo25-performance-tune.eventbrite.com
cc: @dhma.ch
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Hey data friends, a few days until #WalkToDefeatALS! Thanks for your support, means so much & makes the data community feel like family! <3
Join us in Lexington, KY:
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Join us in Burnsville, MN:
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GoFundMe:
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#DataOnWheelsALS #MVPBuzz #datafamily
Join us in Lexington, KY:
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Join us in Burnsville, MN:
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GoFundMe:
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#DataOnWheelsALS #MVPBuzz #datafamily
August 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hey data friends, a few days until #WalkToDefeatALS! Thanks for your support, means so much & makes the data community feel like family! <3
Join us in Lexington, KY:
lnkd.in/eCjrWTc5
Join us in Burnsville, MN:
lnkd.in/ehNpVw_h
GoFundMe:
lnkd.in/eAM3y4xf
#DataOnWheelsALS #MVPBuzz #datafamily
Join us in Lexington, KY:
lnkd.in/eCjrWTc5
Join us in Burnsville, MN:
lnkd.in/ehNpVw_h
GoFundMe:
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#DataOnWheelsALS #MVPBuzz #datafamily
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#SQL Saturday #StLouis! Call for speakers open until Aug 25th. Yes the name "SQL" can be misleading - it spans, databases, business intelligence, artificial intelligence and everything in between.
Would love to show even more people our wonderful region!
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Would love to show even more people our wonderful region!
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SQL Saturday St. Louis: Call for Speakers
SQL Saturday focused on SQL Server Admins and developers alike. We have tracks for Analytics, BI, Lakehouse apart from SQL server on prem and cloud. M...
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August 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#SQL Saturday #StLouis! Call for speakers open until Aug 25th. Yes the name "SQL" can be misleading - it spans, databases, business intelligence, artificial intelligence and everything in between.
Would love to show even more people our wonderful region!
sessionize.com/sql-saturday...
Would love to show even more people our wonderful region!
sessionize.com/sql-saturday...