Scott Stauffer with the local SQL Pass group managed to get Donald Farmer up to Vancouver for the meeting last night.  If you don’t know Donald, he is the PGM at Microsoft for the Sql Server Business Intelligence Platform.  

I have to say Donald is one of the more entertaining presenters I have had the opportunity to listen to live.  His insights into the product drawing from real-world examples really help clear up the subject matter.  This guy really knows his stuff!

The group hit record attendance last night as well, just under 100 people.  Nice to see so many SQL junkies in my area.

There were two folks there (forgive me if I don’t get your names correct), Sergio and Michael that worked on a side project which they wanted to get more exposure into the community.  I guess they have an ecommerce application ready to go.  If one of you are reading this, use the Contact link to get ahold of me and we can talk about getting you guys a slot of time for the Vancouver Code Camp.

I also have been contemplating creating a SQL Track for the Vancouver Code Camp as well.  The only problem is that I do not have enough SQL Presenters.  I would need to find 6 people that are willing to give a session in that track.  If you are interested please contact me ASAP.  I’m going to hit up Donald and see if he can pass this request off to anyone/everyone in the SQL group at Microsoft.  If not, there is always next year!

I will post pictures once Scott gets around to sending them.

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