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Debugging random things

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retro data

2025-08-16
4 minutes to read

Debugging random things

Reflections on evaluating Retro Data call for speakers

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retro data

2025-08-16
8 minutes to read

We have just completed the evaluation process for Retro Data

My activities tracker for community contributions in 2025

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tracker, stem, dataweekender, data toboggan, mentoring, sqlbits, code club

2025-04-30
2 minutes to read

A list of events and activities I have contributed to STEM and the community during the calendar year.

TSQL Tuesday #184: Mentoring

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mentoring, stem, code club, tsql2sday

2025-03-11
5 minutes to read

This is my thirteenth contribution to TSQL Tuesday, the data community blog party. Have a read, and why not join in next time!

#DataWeekender 7.0 is almost here and I am hosting the SQL Server Room

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dataweekender, conference

2025-02-01
2 minutes to read

Our 7th event is almost here and I am hosting the SQL Server track in the best van in data! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

My activities tracker for community contributions in 2024

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tracker, stem, dataweekender, data toboggan, mentoring, sqlbits, code club

2024-10-31
3 minutes to read

A list of events and activities I have contributed to STEM and the community during the calendar year.

Taking over the running of a Code Club in Cardiff via STEM

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stem, code club

2024-10-07
3 minutes to read

Learn how I became a STEM Ambassador and took over running a Cardiff Code Club, teaching Python and web development to an all-female class.

I am a Redgate Community Ambassador for 2024

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forg, redgate, friend of redgate, badge

2024-06-19
3 minutes to read

I am pleased to announce that I have been welcomed into the Redgate Community Ambassador program for 2024

T-SQL Tuesday #174 My favourite job interview question

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tsql2sday

2024-05-14
4 minutes to read

This is my 12th contribution to TSQL Tuesday, the data community blog party. Have a read, and why not join in next time!

My experience helping at SQLBits 2024 in Farnborough

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sqlbits

2024-03-28
11 minutes to read

This is the fourth time I have helped at SQLBits. Here is an account of my time helping at SQLBits 2024.

T-SQL Tuesday #171 The most recent issue you closed

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tsql2sday, rtfm

2024-02-13
4 minutes to read

This is my 11th contribution to TSQL Tuesday, the data community blog party. Have a read, and why not join in next time!

My activities tracker for community contributions in 2023

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tracker, stem, dataweekender, data toboggan, mentoring, sqlbits, code club

2023-12-31
2 minutes to read

A list of events and activities I have contributed to STEM and the community during the calendar year.

Steps followed to edit recordings for #DataWeekender

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dataweekender, teams, youtube, imovie

2023-11-14
18 minutes to read

Here is my experience working through the process of editing and publishing #DataWeekender teams recordings on a Mac.

#DataWeekender 6 is almost here and I am hosting track 1

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dataweekender, conference

2023-10-27
2 minutes to read

I am hosting track 1 at #DataWeekender 6! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

I am a friend of Redgate program for 2023

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friend of redgate, forg, redgate, badge

2023-06-30
2 minutes to read

I am pleased to announce that I have been welcomed back as a friend of Redgate for the 2023 program.

T-SQL Tuesday #163 The Best Advice Received

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tsql2sday

2023-06-29
4 minutes to read

My experience with burnout and the best career advice: prioritise yourself. Tips on mental health, wellbeing, and recovery for data professionals.

My activities tracker for community contributions in 2022

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tracker, dataweekender, data toboggan

2022-12-31
1 minute to read

A list of events and activities I have contributed to STEM and the community during the calendar year.

#DataWeekender 5 is almost here and I am hosting track 2

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dataweekender, conference

2022-05-07
2 minutes to read

I am hosting track 2 at #DataWeekender 5! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

T-SQL Tuesday #148 Advice on running a user group

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tsql2sday

2022-03-08
5 minutes to read

Step-by-step guide to setting up a call for speakers using Sessionize's new user group mode for Data South Wales. Perfect for data community leaders.

My activities tracker for community contributions in 2021

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tracker, dataweekender, sqlbits, data wales

2021-12-31
1 minute to read

A list of events and activities I have contributed to STEM and the community during the calendar year.

#DataWeekender 4 is just weeks away! I am hosting track 2

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dataweekender, conference

2021-10-30
2 minutes to read

I am hosting track 2 at #DataWeekender 4! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

I have been asked to help organise #DataWeekender!

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dataweekender, conference

2021-09-30
1 minute to read

I am excited to announce that I have been asked to become one of the organisers of my favourite online conference, #DataWeekender!

Creating animated Gifs Using PowerPoint or Apple Keynote

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social media

2021-07-14
8 minutes to read

I have been creating animated gifs for social media posts using Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple's Keynote, here is how I do it.

I will be hosting Track 3 at #DataWeekender #3 on 2024-05-15

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dataweekender, conference

2021-05-14
1 minute to read

I am hosting track 3 at #DataWeekender 3! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

Exploring the SQL Bits Replay online social platform

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sqlbits, conference

2021-05-13
2 minutes to read

I have recently been exploring the new online platform that is being trialled by SQL Bits. It is very cool!

T-SQL Tuesday #138 Reacting to changes in Technology

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tsql2sday

2021-05-11
2 minutes to read

A quick reflection on responding to technology changes and maintaining continuous learning, shared while celebrating a family birthday in West Wales.

T-SQL Tuesday #137 Using Notebooks Every Day

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tsql2sday

2021-04-13
4 minutes to read

Getting started with Jupyter Notebooks in Azure Data Studio for SQL professionals. Learn practical uses for documentation, troubleshooting, and runbooks.

My experience of a Redgate product research session

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friend of redgate, forg, redgate

2021-03-31
6 minutes to read

My experiences from attending a product research session with Redgate recently looking at potential features planned for Data Catalog.

T-SQL Tuesday #136 Blog About Your Favorite Data Type

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tsql2sday

2021-03-09
4 minutes to read

SQL Server data type best practices: avoid common mistakes with VARCHAR, INT, and implicit conversions. Plus, discover the fun world of hexspeak magic numbers.

I have been accepted into the friend of Redgate 2021 program

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friend of redgate, forg, redgate, badge

2021-03-01
3 minutes to read

I am really pleased to announce I have been welcomed back to the Friends of Redgate program for 2021.

TSQL Tuesday #135: Tools of the Trade

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tsql2sday

2021-02-09
3 minutes to read

Why a physical notebook remains my essential productivity tool as a data professional. Discover the simple features that digital apps cannot match.

TSQL Tuesday #134: Give Me a Break!

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tsql2sday

2021-01-12
4 minutes to read

From Naples to Venice: my Italian road trip with the family visiting Pompeii, Rome, and the Colosseum. Plus, dreaming of a future Welsh coastal adventure.