Introduction

Realised my about link in my navigation should just be my omg.lol page. Therefore I wanted a longer intro post, like I've seen on Mastodon.

I have to blame my parents for my love of tech. They bought my brother and I an Amstrad CPC 464. I think I was maybe 8. They typed in programmes from magazines. I loved it. In my mind I said to myself, "I want to earn money using one of these. All the time. I want to do computers". As I grew older I added a Sega Master System, Amiga, and then IBM PCs.

My school let me down, no GCSE in computing. The closest I got to IT was a class called business studies, which equalled Excel. However, I knew I could study Computer Science at University. So I aimed my A Levels at getting enough points and relevance to get in.

Since Uni I’ve been working with Microsoft Technologies, from Visual Basic, C++, .NET, Access, SharePoint, and SQL Server databases. I've always loved the web but didn't go that path. I got paid for IT in big business.

So I've designed, implemented, and managed OLTP, data warehousing, and OLAP data systems. During these projects, I was able to flex multiple disciplines. From database design, ETL, Power BI, and reporting.

Now I get paid to focus on creating technical content to help other developers get up-to-speed. Recent projects include writing instructor-led content for courses focused on SQL Server, both on-premises and in Azure. It has enabled me to visit the head office of Microsoft in Seattle to help shape their job role description of a SQL Admin.

I wanted to put my knowledge sharing skills to the test, and really believe there should be more diversity within tech. So I spent 8 weeks teaching girls about SQL using PostgreSQL.

My personal tech life is very different. All Apple from my iPhone to MacBook Air. I have no free ear time, they are filled with podcasts if I’m not talking to my family or watching TV. I have an iOS app in the App Store, an Android app in the Play Store, and built websites for friends and charity.

Want to chat, find me on Mastodon or Discord (Relay or OMG servers).