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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• I Am Here To Help™

  Introduction This isn’t a trick. It’s not a gimmick. It’s not bait-and-switch. It is selfish; please allow me to explain: I Am Here To Help™ This has been my motto for the past few years. How can I serve you today? Are you thinking about starting a User Read More... Posted Friday, August 19, 2011 10:30 AM by andyleonard | 4 Comments Filed under: SSIS, Developer Community, SQL Server, ETL, Support, Mentoring

• Managing Technical Teams Series Landing Page

  Introduction I'm taking Brent Ozar's ( Blog | @BrentO | SQLPeople ) suggestion regarding my ramble-rant about the software business. At the Spring 2011 DevConnections Conference in Orlando, I had an opportunity to sit down with Brent for a good long chat. Read More... Posted Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Transparency, Mentoring, Professional Development, Ethics

• What I Did as a PASS Regional Mentor

  Introduction A couple people commented on my Stepping Aside post, asking what a PASS Regional Mentor does exactly. I think that's a fair question, although me answering it now may be a little too late! What I Did I helped a few groups get started, mainly Read More... Posted Saturday, July 24, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, PASS, Mentoring

• Stepping Aside

  I've been honored to serve as a PASS Regional Mentor for two years. My goal is to step out of the way of some folks who can bring fresh and new ideas to bear. I believe this is the best argument for term-limits and this provides an opportunity for me Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 8 Comments Filed under: Developer Community, PASS, Mentoring