Best Kellyn Gorman Podcasts (2025)

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Coffee chat with John Sterrett 43:06

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6h ago43:06

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Steve chats with John Sterrett, CEO of ProcureSQL, about his true love for data from a young age, how SQL Saturday and community events inspired him to start his own company, ProcureSQL's use of AI to provide more value, and the impacts of work on relationships - plus much more! ProcureSQL: https://procuresql.com/ John's website: https://johnsterre…

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Coffee chat with Lee Brownhill 43:29

26d ago43:29

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Steve sits down with Lee Brownhill, who by day helps clients optimize their SQL workloads in Azure and AWS at Cloud Rede, but is also a Redgate Ambassador, blogger and aspiring speaker. Lee talks about his interest in giving back to the SQL Server community through writing and speaking, having taken inspiration from others online and in-person at e…

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Zain Oke on Surviving a Corporate Crisis — and Selling to Chobani 39:56

24d ago39:56

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In this episode of Asking Good Questions, host Edward Roske sits down with Zain Oke, whose career reads like a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and strategic reinvention. From nearly two decades at Deloitte to the boardroom of Daily Harvest, and now leading automotive operations at AAA Northern California, Zain’s journey is a rare blend of fi…

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Who Owns the Database? 17:39

2M ago17:39

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Join Redgate Advocates Steve, Kellyn & Grant as they seek to answer the question: who owns the database? Hear everything from stories of being on-call 24/7 as a DBA and why it's not sustainable, to how the cloud is changing things today. Ultimately, the answer looks different everywhere. Tell us how it plays out in your world by joining the 2026 St…

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From Oracle to AI Ops: Kellyn Gorman’s Playbook for Future-Proof Data Teams 41:26

1M ago41:26

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In this episode, Kellyn Gorman joins us for a candid conversation about what AI really means for data leaders, DBAs, and finance teams. From uncovering hidden bias in system defaults to rethinking how humans and AI collaborate, Kellyn lays out a roadmap that is both pragmatic and inspiring. If you’ve ever wondered whether AI will replace your role—…

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Coffee chat with Tom Hodgson 29:44

2M ago29:44

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Steve Jones is at Redgate's Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate's Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate's innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they're working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom's thoughts on AI & LLMs in…

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The 4 P's of Finance Excellence: Mark Dendle Reveals His Secret Formula for Business Transformation 41:38

2M ago41:38

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Mark Dendle and Edward Roske explore the evolving landscape of finance, emphasizing the integration of AI, the importance of teamwork, and the common challenges faced across various industries. Mark shares his leadership philosophy, highlighting the significance of diversity and inclusivity in building effecti…

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Coffee chat with Jeff Foster 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Steve Jones sits down for a chat with Jeff Foster, Redgate's Director of Technology & Innovation, at the company's Cambridge, UK headquarters. The main subject covered is hugely topical – AI – with Jeff explaining how he feels about AI today and how it might impact us, and our jobs, in the future. You'll also learn a bit more about Jeff's backgroun…

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Why Sipei Bowman Says Accountants Have the ‘Highest Pain Tolerance’ in Tech 52:08

2M ago52:08

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In this episode of "Asking Good Questions," host Edward Roske sits down with Sipei Bowman, a trailblazer in the realm of digital transformation within the finance sector. With over two decades of experience, Sipei has been at the forefront of revolutionizing financial systems at Jackson Square Aviation, overseeing assets exceeding $13 billion. Sipe…

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Coffee chat with Mike Bowers 52:58

3M ago52:58

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To kick off Season 3, host Steve Jones is joined by Mike Bowers, Chief Architect at data technology company FairCom. The conversation includes an overview of Mike's background, the work he does at FairCom, plenty of SQL talk, and advice on getting into the industry. FairCom: https://www.faircom.com/ Check out more Simple Talks podcast episodes at h…

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From Silicon Valley to Ukraine Battlefields: Gauthier Vasseur Democratizes AI for 2,000+ Non-Coders 50:33

3M ago50:33

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oin Edward Roske and Gauthier Vasseur as they explore the democratization of AI, bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications. Discover how AI is transforming industries from Silicon Valley boardrooms to Ukrainian resilience efforts. Learn about the power of natural language coding and the importance of asking the right questions i…

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Why Dave Mitchell Says AI Will Replace Your CFO Before 2026 (And He's Not Wrong) 44:42

3M ago44:42

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In this episode of Asking Good Questions, host Edward Roske engages with finance expert Dave Mitchell, who shares insights from his extensive career spanning traditional accounting to digital media and consulting. They discuss the evolving relationship between technology and finance, the impact of AI on the finance sector, and the importance of tru…

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'I Got Tired of Cleaning Up Accounting Messes': How Kristen Berdar Turned Her Frustration Into a Multimillion-Dollar Business 32:40

5M ago32:40

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Summary In this episode of Asking Good Questions, Edward Roske interviews Kristen Berdar, a partner at BST and Company, who has pioneered virtual accounting solutions. They discuss the transformation of finance and accounting, the challenges of traditional models, and the impact of technology and AI on the industry. Kristen shares her journey in id…

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Anna Tiomina's Bold Prediction: Finance Teams Will Be 'People and Robots' by 2030 - Part 3 of 3 11:40

5M ago11:40

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Summary In this conversation, the speakers discuss the future of finance in relation to AI, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships and networking in a remote work environment. They explore the evolving roles of finance professionals, the impact of AI on entry-level positions, and the necessity for finance leaders to adapt to tech…

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Anna Tiomina's Bold Prediction: Finance Teams Will Be 'People and Robots' by 2030 - Part 2 of 3 15:53

5M ago15:53

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Summary In this episode of Asking Good Questions, host Edward Roske interviews Anna Tiamina, a finance executive and AI advisor, about her journey in finance and the integration of AI in financial operations. They discuss the evolving role of CFOs, the balance between risk and innovation in leadership, and the transformative impact of AI on financi…

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Anna Tiomina's Bold Prediction: Finance Teams Will Be 'People and Robots' by 2030 - Part 1 of 3 19:06

6M ago19:06

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Summary In this episode of Asking Good Questions, host Edward Roske interviews Anna Tiomina, a finance executive and AI advisor, about her journey in finance and the integration of AI in financial operations. They discuss the evolving role of CFOs, the balance between risk and innovation in leadership, and the transformative impact of AI on financi…

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Redgate Advocates: Job Search Advice 42:54

6M ago42:54

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Steve, Kellyn and Ryan sit down to discuss searching for a job in 2025. It was Ryan's last show that he recorded with the advocates before changing jobs which, interestingly enough, was not why the subject was chosen. Ryan Booz: https://www.softwareandbooz.com/ Steve Jones: https://voiceofthedba.com/ Kellyn Gorman: https://dbakevlar.com/ Check out …

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Coffee chat with Carlos Chacon 56:55

6M ago56:55

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Carlos Chacon of Marathon Consulting joins Louis for a lively chat about topics far and wide, from the community and podcasts to security and laundromats. Carlos has his own longstanding podcast and, as they came to the end of the interview, he turned the tables on Louis and made him answer some of his own questions too! SQL Data Partners: https://…

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From Startup to Success: John Beringer's Blueprint for Building Relationships at Scale in the AI Era 40:08

7M ago40:08

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Summary In this episode of 'Asking Good Questions', host Edward Roske engages with John Beringer, managing director at Spaulding Ridge, to explore the evolving landscape of consulting, the importance of personal relationships in business, and the impact of AI and cloud technologies on the industry. They discuss how personal connections drive busine…

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Moving to a New Database Platform 35:04

7M ago35:04

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Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey and Ryan Booz discuss moving your code from one database platform to another, highlighting some of the real benefits and concerns that you need to be aware of. Download Redgate's 2025 State of the Database Landscape report at www.red-gate.com/solutions/state-of-database-landscape/2025/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=socia…

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Louis Flies Solo 40:30

7M ago40:30

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In this special solo episode, host Louis Davidson stays 'full screen' for the entire show and answers the very questions he asks of others! Where it all started, what tech he loves, the one obvious thing he loves to do outside of working with databases (which has been mentioned before)...it's all covered here! Check out other Simple Talks episodes …

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How Valentino Hafalia Transformed FP&A from Number-Crunching to Strategic Storytelling 49:23

8M ago49:23

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In this eye-opening episode of "Asking Good Questions," host Edward Roske sits down with Valentino Hafalia, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at Western Alliance Bank Corp. With a distinguished career spanning JP Morgan and eFunds, Valentino shares his transformative philosophy on modern finance leadership. Discover how Valentino's …

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Redgate Advocates: Their Origin Stories 23:53

8M ago23:53

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The Redgate Advocates (Kellyn Gorman, Ryan Booz, Steve Jones, and Grant Fritchey) sat down at the PASS Summit last year and spent some time telling how they went from working directly in tech, to helping others work with tech - both inside and outside of Redgate and their products. Check out other Simple Talks episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 Conn…

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Carnegie Hall to C-Suite: Christine Duque Reveals Why AI Adoption Will Happen 5X Faster Than the Internet 50:42

8M ago50:42

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In this episode, Edward Roske speaks with Christine Duque about the rapid adoption of AI in business, the importance of storytelling in customer experience, and the unique challenges faced by mid-market companies. They discuss how data and AI can transform customer interactions, the ethical considerations of AI, and the need for upskilling in the w…

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Coffee chat with Kellyn Gorman 47:21

8M ago47:21

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In this Coffee Chat episode, Louis sits down with Redgate Advocate Kellyn Gorman. Kellyn tells her origin story of becoming a leader in the data community, which is as inspiring as it is interesting, and the conversation also covers security (and the inherent trust issues data professionals have!), fact-checking ourselves, aging DBAs, Lego obsessio…

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Ex-Warner Bros Finance Exec Robert Dika Reveals How AI Will Transform Agricultural Harvesting Within Years 52:25

8M ago52:25

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In this forward-looking episode of "Asking Good Questions," host Edward Roske explores the technological revolution reshaping finance with Robert Dika, Chief Financial Officer of the Primex Group of Companies. As Primex undertakes a comprehensive ERP system selection to replace their highly customized Microsoft Navision platform, Robert shares inva…

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State of the Database Landscape 2025 31:05

9M ago31:05

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In this episode of Simple Talks, Louis, Steve, Kellyn and Grant get together to discuss the recently released State of the Database Landscape Report 2025, delving into topics around security, professional development and AI. Download the full report here: https://www.red-gate.com/solutions/state-of-database-landscape/2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_me…

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Coffee chat with Erik Darling 42:44

9M ago42:44

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This week's show is with "definitely not a folk music artist" Erik (with a k) Darling from Darling Data. Erik weaves a tale of a decidedly non-data focused start to his career, solving the same problems over and over, spicy foods, family life, all while dropping some great names along the way. https://sqlsaturday.com/2025-05-10-sqlsaturday1105/ X: …

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Gary Crisci Warns: Your Company's 'Unique' Processes Are Actually Killing It 51:56

9M ago51:56

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Summary In this conversation, Gary Crisci discusses the evolution of enterprise architecture, the importance of bridging the gap between business and IT, and the role of AI in optimizing processes. He emphasizes the need for collaboration, standardization, and a focus on long-term goals in enterprise architecture, particularly in the finance sector…

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Introducing a new PostgreSQL book! 33:44

10M ago33:44

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In this week's podcast, we are doing our very first "special episode". Two of the Redgate Advocates (Ryan Booz and Grant Fritchey) have written a book on PostgreSQL titled "Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional". So Louis sat down with them and asked them about the book, the process of creating it, and much more. For more about the b…

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From Excel to AI: Ex-Salesforce VP Sean Blitchok Reveals Why Your Finance Job Isn't Dead 51:49

10M ago51:49

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In this conversation, Sean Blitchok, CFO of Zenoti, discusses the evolving role of finance in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of technology and automation in financial processes. He reflects on his journey through various companies, highlighting the strategic influence of CFOs and the necessity of adapting to rapid changes in the busi…

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From Data to Decisions: How Raef Lawson is Redefining Profitability for CFOs 36:34

10M ago36:34

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What’s the secret to profitability? In this episode, Dr. Raef Lawson, Executive Director of the Profitability Analytics Center of Excellence (PACE), reveals how CFOs can use analytics to drive impactful decisions. As he says: "Profitability isn’t just a number—it’s a mindset". Discover how CFOs can leverage AI-driven insights to navigate uncertaint…

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Coffee chat with Scott Stauffer 43:14

10M ago43:14

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It is the start of season 2, and we are kicking it off with Scott Stauffer talking about coffee, video games, the glorious innovation of technology over our years, guide dogs, AI, and so much more. Without giving away too much, in the show there is a discussion about guide dogs. This part of the recording went on too long, so it was cut for the mai…

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Gary Golden on Thriving Through Change: Lessons for Modern CFOs 48:13

10M ago48:13

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In this episode of Asking Good Questions, we explore the evolution of the CFO role with Gary Golden, CFO of Media Culture. Gary reflects on his experiences at Blockbuster, Kinko’s, and private equity-backed firms, sharing actionable insights on navigating disruptions, leveraging AI, and leading with strategy. Join us in sharing stories of transform…

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From Sears to ScentHound: Brenda Hernandez's Journey of Reinventing Finance 44:43

10M ago44:43

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💡 What does it take to innovate in the fast-paced world of finance? Find out in the latest episode of Asking Good Questions as Edward Roske interviews Brenda Hernandez, the trailblazing CFO of ScentHound. 🐾 Key highlights include: Brenda’s unique lessons from her early days at Sears and Office Depot. Her groundbreaking approach to financial plannin…

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Ending the Season Together 58:19

11M ago58:19

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Today, all the hosts (Louis Davidson, Ryan Booz, Kellyn Gorman, Steve Jones, and Grant Fritchey) get together for a festive adjacent discussion about AI, content, books, community, vector, PIVOTing, observability, and we end up with a brief discussion on gluten-free gingerbread men (because we did!) All this, though absolutely none of us broke into…

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Emily Brown of Enesco Explores Risks, Resilience, and AI’s Transformative Role in the CFO's Office 47:41

12M ago47:41

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In this episode of Asking Good Questions, host Edward Roske welcomes Emily Brown, CFO of Enesco, for a deep dive into the transformation of corporate finance over the past 25 years. From leveraging technology like multidimensional databases to addressing risks like cybersecurity and supply chain disruptions, Emily shares lessons learned and strateg…

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Coffee chat with Mala Mahadevan 41:40

12M ago41:40

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In this coffee chat episode of Simple Talks, Louis spends nearly an hour chatting with SQL Server community champion Mala Mahadevan. Learn how Mala got into computing despite her passion for horticulture, her favorite thing about working in technology, and a love for national parks. And stick around to the end where Mala and Louis share their frust…

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How is Oracle different from other data platforms? 20:04

12M ago20:04

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In this Advochats episode of Simple Talks, we welcome a new Advocate to the podcast - Kellyn Gorman! And since Kellyn is the Oracle Advocate, this week's show focuses on how Oracle differs from other data platforms that the advocates have used. More episodes of Simple Talks can be found at: https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts/ Check out S…

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Coffee chat with Aaron Bertrand 50:26

1y ago50:26

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On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis hangs out with Aaron Bertrand and talks hockey, curling, football, hybrid cars and even some technology. One of the big (non-sports) themes of the episode is that Aaron is a problem-solver and is interested in how issues can be overcome with technology - even if his focus now and in the conceivable future is b…

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Data masking and subsetting 18:02

1y ago18:02

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What's data masking? What's subsetting? Get past the jargon as Redgate advocates Grant, Steve & Ryan break down these processes, explain why they're important, how they work, and their personal experiences of both.By Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz

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Coffee chat with Kevin Feasel 40:29

1y ago40:29

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On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis sits down with Kevin Feasel and talks database design, conferences, battle tech games, and a lot more. Kevin has one of the most interesting origin stories so far in this series. He is a Data Platform Microsoft MVP and is the model of a great member of the data community. Also on the podcast, Louis learns a fe…

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AI today and in the future 27:41

1y ago27:41

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Ryan, Grant & Steve discuss all things AI, from driverless taxis in San Francisco and Redgate's PromptAI software, to the current concerns around AI and the potential impact on the future workforce. Have your say in Redgate's State of the Database Landscape Survey Visit the Simple Talk websiteBy Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz

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Coffee chat with Tonie Huizer 34:10

1y ago34:10

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Louis is joined by Redgate author, business owner and conference speaker Tonie Huizer for coffee and a chat. Tonie discusses how he got into technology, why he loves automation, and how speaking about whiskey has more in common with conference speaking than you may think. He also gives a taster of his upcoming PASS Data Community Summit sessions an…

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SQL Server and Postgres 37:42

1y ago37:42

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Steve, Grant and Ryan return to Simple Talks to discuss SQL Server and Postgres. The advocates share their experiences with both systems, highlighting what works and what doesn't. From time series and Query Store to extended events, tooling and log shipping - this is a quick-fire deep dive into the pros, cons and differences between the two. There'…

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Coffee chat with Jason Romans 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

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Host Louis Davidson is joined by regular Simple Talk contributor and community speaker Jason Romans for coffee and a chat. From his early days owning a Commodore 64, juggling retail work with his studies and becoming an 'accidental DBA', all the way up to his current position as a Business Intelligence engineer, Jason has quite a few stories to tel…

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The Evolution of Database DevOps 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

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Steve, Grant and Ryan discuss the evolution of Database DevOps, from its origins to its significance today. They discuss what they were doing at the time of its inception as a concept and how it impacted their day-to-day, while also looking at the various pieces that make up the Database DevOps puzzle – from automation to testing - and where it may…

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Coffee chat with Huxley Kendell 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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Host Louis Davidson meets with fellow Redgater, Solutions Engineer Huxley Kendell, to chat about his experiences studying computer science, the opportunities that provided him, and how all of this led him to the path he's pursuing now. Listen in to this episode for discussions including LLMs and AI, Coding and Career paths, all the way to Dungeons …

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The power of community events and networking 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

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In this episode of Simple Talks, Steve, Ryan and Grant delve into the latest happenings in their world of travel and events. From major conferences to smaller user groups, here's an overview of recent and upcoming events such as PASS Data Community Summit, PGConf, THAT conference, SQL Bits and local developer meetups. They discuss key takeaways, th…