Andy Leonard is CSO of Linchpin People and SQLPeople, an SSIS Trainer, Consultant, and developer; SQL Server database and data warehouse developer, community mentor, engineer, and farmer. He is a co-author of SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns. His background includes web application architecture and development, VB, and ASP. Andy loves the SQL Server Community!

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• OT: Thank You, Microsoft

  cross-posted from AndyLeonard.me … Each April 1st for the past five years, I have been honored to receive an email from Microsoft informing me I have been recognized as a SQL Server MVP. Tomorrow will be different. Back in January – when I wrote this Read More... Posted Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:36 AM by andyleonard | 12 Comments Filed under: Microsoft, MVP, SQL Server Community, Values

• “Do Philanthropy Where You Are”

  That call to action from Microsoft Leadership struck a chord with many in the SQL Server MVP Community. The response? SQL Server MVP Deep Dives , released at the PASS Summit 2009. Proceeds from the sale of that book continue to go to War Child International Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 2 Comments Filed under: Books, MVP, PASS Summit 2011, SQL Server, SQL Server Community

• MVPs and the Community

  Introduction Earlier this month, David Woods decided to drop his MVP award . The move inspired some interesting comments and discussion among MVPs. David's points are: MVP Expertise Microsoft Technology Products Microsoft "Listens" Cost-Benefits for an Read More... Posted Friday, February 11, 2011 11:51 AM by andyleonard | 5 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, Microsoft, MVP

• Project Phoenix

  Introduction A few years back, Microsoft gave MVPs MSDN Subcription cards they could pass on to others. The cards gave recipients access to a full-year MSDN Ultimate subscription - a $12,000 value. At the time, I was nominated for MVP but not awarded. Read More... Posted Thursday, September 30, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, MVP

• Congratulations MVPs - New and Renewed!

  Microsoft recognizes Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) on the first day of each quarter and yesterday was an "MVP Day." Some people had a great day yesterday. Congratulations to new and renewed MVPs! Others were disappointed. I've been there and want Read More... Posted Friday, July 02, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 4 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, MVP