Ding Level 3 in My Epic Life Quest – SQL Hammer

Wahooo!

Today is a day to celebrate. I just realized that I have achieved level 3 in my Epic Life Quest.

Stay tuned as I work my way to level 4. I plan to include being a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and much more, in that level.

Level 3 Quests (Completed before Aug. 11th, 2015)

  • Secure a $<amount hidden from public> annual salary.
  • Speak at a user group meeting (Architecting Availability Groups, FairfieldPASS).
  • Speak at a SQL Saturday (Architecting Availability Groups, #SQLSAT386).
  • Certification achieved – Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-461). Completed January, 2015.
  • Complete my first consulting job.

Written by Derik Hammer of SQL Hammer

Derik is a data professional focusing on Microsoft SQL Server. His passion focuses around high-availability, disaster recovery, continuous integration, and automated maintenance. his experience has spanned long-term database administration, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Derik gives the SQL community credit for plugging the gaps in his knowledge when he was a junior DBA and, now that his skills have matured, started SQLHammer.com as one small way to give back and continue the cycle of shared learning.

Derik is the owner and lead author of SQL Hammer, a Microsoft SQL Server resource.

For more information, visit http://www.sqlhammer.com. Follow Derik on Twitter for SQL tips and chat