Overview
In episode 1 of the sql_squared podcast, we welcome Alex Dean, Head of Application Delivery at Vaultex UK. Alex is a long term friend and a former supportive manager of mine. He has many years under his belt working with cutting edge data technologies, and leading teams delivering complex data warehouse and BI integrations. Alex is passionate data and prides himself in creating highly efficient development functions.
In our first ever episode, Alex talks to me about data architecture in the cloud and what it's like managing people and projects in the development space.
Content
Introductions 📑
We start by introducing the podcast and getting Alex to give us a glimpse into his career and expertise.
Horror Stories ☠️
The Ice-Breaker to rule them all!!! We share a horror story of ours each, so you know never to repeat them.
Alex tells of time he spent all night restoring a finance server, and I share the time I literally drove the production warehouse to a halt. Listen in to get all the gory details.
Cloud VS On-Premises ☁️
What are the pros and cons of both approaches, and how do they compare?
Azure Data Factory: Our Issues... 🖥️
Recently we have both independently experienced some frustrating issues with Azure Data Factory. Alex explains what he has learnt from talking to the project team at Microsoft himself.
Management of People and Projects within Development 🛠️
Alex has a vast amount of experience with both and a lot of insight to provide. How to they compare and how do they differ? Hopefully you can learn some tips to manage both just a little bit better.
Where to watch?
If you would like to see us on any other platforms or have any content ideas we would love to hear your thoughts. Please email support@sqlsquared.co.uk to get in touch 💬
Get Involved!
I am looking for the community to get heavily involved! Whether that is raising discussion points for the podcast or becoming a guest yourself.
I WANT TO HERE FROM YOU‼️‼️‼️
Please email mailbag@sqlsquared.co.uk to get in touch and maybe bring your horror stories to the next discussion.
Or email support@sqlsquared.co.uk to get in touch with me directly, introduce yourself, and share your interest in being a guest on the show. It can take part in person or remotely 😁