John Barker retired from the US Air Force in or around 1975. He returned home to rural Blackstone Virginia, in part to help care for his aging parents. He had experience in electronics as a technician and built a Southwest Technical Products M6800 computer kit. Although I’m not sure this is an accurate image of …
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Laid Off? Or the Beginning of Your Next Opportunity?
Updates: The “opp23” limited-time offer has expired. I may make similar offers in the future. The best way to learn of offers from me is to subscribe to my mailing list and check the checkbox labeled “I would like to receive more information about products, services, events, communications, and offers.” If you signed up for …
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As 2022 Closes, I am Grateful…
I write this 26 Dec 2022, about half a week before the end of 2022. How was 2022 for me – personally and professionally? This year was pretty good. For that, I am grateful. God is good. Personal I am aware of – and pray regularly about – troubles in the world. Some are closer …
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Upcoming Azure Data Factory and SSIS Training
Upcoming ADF and SSIS Training
I am honored to announce the next round of live and online Azure Data Factory (ADF) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) training: Register today at the Enterprise Data & Analytics’ Training page! :{>
New Introduction to Azure Data Factory Tutorial at The Data Channel
Frank did an awesome job editing our latest tutorial at The Data Channel – Getting Started with Azure and Azure Data Factory. It’s part of a series we call “Andy Leonard Shows You How.” I think that’s a pretty snappy label for the series, but I am definitely biased. Here’s a screenshot of me being …
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Master the Fundamentals of ADF Training, Live and Online 19 Jan 2022
I am excited to announce the next live and online delivery of Master the Fundamentals of Azure Data Factory is 19 Jan 2022! Use the coupon code LimitedTimeDiscountADF and save! Course Description Azure Data Factory, or ADF, is an Azure PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) that provides hybrid data integration at global scale. Use ADF to build fully …
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Mastering the Fundamentals of Azure Data Factory
Frank and I are on Day 29 of 1,000 days, a new thing we started 02 Nov 2021 to remind us time is not fungible and we should build – and stick to – atomic habits and systems of execution. This morning I popped on for a few minutes to share information about upcoming live …
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Live Online ADF and SSIS Training 29 Nov – 1 Dec
One week from today – at the time of this writing: 22 Nov 2021 – I am delivering Expert SSIS and Master the Fundamentals of Azure Data Factory training live and online! Update! For a limited time, use the discount code LimitedTimeDiscount33 to save even more! Expert SSIS – 29-30 Nov 2021 Join me 29-30 Nov 2021 …
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AndyStream for 11 Nov 2021
Frank and I are on Day 8 of 1,000 days, a new thing we started 02 Nov 2021 to remind us time is not fungible and we should build – and stick to – atomic habits and systems of execution. This morning I popped on for a few minutes to thank our veterans and share …
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