Wolfgang Baeck – Wolfgang is a professional engineer in Applied Physics from a Hochschule in Munich, Germany. He has been a consultant in Database, Real Time Systems, and Object Oriented technology for many years, taught and lectured but mostly helped businesses to implement their business process with the right technology for the future. Wolfgang had formal education in computer science, performance analysis, capacity planning, and artificial intelligence.  Wolfgang can be reached at WBaeck@earthlink.net!

Presentations: September 2005

Marc Beacom – Marc is currently a Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence Consultant utilizing the Microsoft BI tool stack. He has a breadth of IT work experience including web development, network support and SQL Server development. Marc is active in the local IT community and is the President of the Denver SQL Server User Group (www.DenverSQL.org) and VP of Membership at the Colorado Springs SQL Server User Group (www.SpringsSQL.org). You can read his SQL Server, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence blog posts at http://beacspeak.spaces.live.com.  Marc can be reached at marcbeacom@gmail.com

Presentations: August 2008

Todd Behrbaum – Todd Behrbaum has 13 years of technology management experience, most recently focused on building a partnership with Microsoft to develop and market enterprise level solutions. Prior to joining PolyServe, he was the Site Manager for Compaq and HP's server and solutions organization in Bellevue, WA. He collaborated with Microsoft on new technologies, enterprise solutions, and strategic initiatives targeted at Fortune 500 customers. Prior to Compaq, Todd held business development and project management positions at Tempress and IBM where he identified new markets and grew revenues in new channels. Todd graduated from the University of Washington with both a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Todd also served on the Board of Advisors to the University of Washington's Center for Technology Entrepreneurship.  Todd can be reached at None

Presentations: June 2006

Volkan Buyukacar – Volkan Buyukacar (MSCE, MCDBA) is currently working as a DBA at a Fortune 500 company in Colorado Springs. Volkan has worked at different areas of IT for the last 6 years specializing on Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Volkan has specialized on SQL 2000 and 2005 server for the last 3 years and supported databases distributed globally and nationwide. Volkan has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Business Logistics Management.  Volkan can be reached at vbuyukacar@yahoo.com

Presentations: May 2007

Kalen Delaney – Kalen Delaney has been working with SQL Server since 1987 when she joined the Sybase Corporation in Berkeley, California, where she work in both the technical support department the training organization. Kalen was an independent trainer and consultant from 1992 until she helped create Solid Quality Learning in 2002. As a consultant, she has worked with both the Microsoft and Sybase Corporations to develop courses and provide internal training for their technical support staff. Kalen has taught Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses, as well as her own independently developed courses to clients around the world. In addition, she has been writing regularly about SQL Server since 1995. Her latest book, "Inside SQL Server 2005:The Storage Engine", from Microsoft Press, was released in October 2006 and she is currently working on the next volume: Inside SQL Server 2005:Tuning and Optimization. Kalen is also a contributing editor and columnist for SQL Server Magazine and has been a SQL Server MVP since 1993.  Kalen can be reached at kalen@insidesqlserver.com

Presentations: April 2007

Ben Hoelting – Ben is a Software Developer with Colorado Technology Consultants, Inc. He Graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Minor in Computer Science. He has been in the IT industry since 1996 and worked for the Gates Corporation (formally the Gates Rubber Company) from 2000 - 2005. Ben left Gates to pursue a consulting career and he currently works for Colorado Technology Consultants, Inc. in Colorado Springs. His most recent projects include a Windows forms Smart Client that requires offline support, an ASP.Net tracking system for the floral industry and Microsoft CRM 3.0 customizations using ASP.Net.  Ben can be reached at BHoelting@coloradotc.com

Presentations: January 2008

Eric Johnson – Eric Johnson (MCSE, MCITP: Database Administrator, MCSD) is a co-founder of Consortio Services, and the primary Database Technologies Consultant. He also also a Microsoft MVP in SQL Server and a host of the weekly podcast series CS TechCast (cstechcast.com). Currently he works for IntrinsiQ as a database developer. His background in Information Technology is diverse, ranging from operating systems and hardware to specialized applications and development. He has even done his fair share of work on networks. Since IT is really just a way to support business processes, he has also acquired his MBA. All in all, he has 10 years of experience with IT, a great amount of which has been working with Microsoft SQL Server. Eric has managed and designed databases of all shapes and sizes. He has delivered numerous SQL Server training classes and webcasts as well as presentations at national technology conferences. Most recently, he presented at TechMentor on SQL Server 2005 Replication, Reporting Services, and Integration Services. He also does a good deal of writing, including the recent four-part series, Tour de SQL, published in Redmond magazine.  Eric can be reached at eric.johnson@springssql.org

Presentations: February 2007 , January 2007

Joshua Jones – Joshua Jones (MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP: Database Administrator) is co-owner and Operating Systems Consultant with Consortio Services in Colorado Springs, CO. There he provides training, administration, analysis, and design support for customers utilizing SQL Server 2000 and 2005. In his 7 years as an IT professional, he worked in multiple areas of Information Technology including Windows desktop support, Windows 2000 and 2003 server infrastructure design and support (AD, DNS, Exchange), telephony switch support, and network support. Josh has spoken at various PASS sponsored events about SQL Server topics such as 64-bit SQL Server Implementation, Reporting Services Administration, and Performance Tuning. When Josh is not working hard to fulfill his duties as the Vice President of Marketing for the Colorado Springs SQL Server Users Group (www.SpringsSQL.org), he is co-authoring a database design book with Eric Johnson, which will be available from Addison-Wesley in 2nd quarter of 2008.  Joshua can be reached at drjones23@gmail.com

Presentations: November 2007 , December 2007 , April 2008 , May 2008

Greg Keller – Greg has over 12 years of experience in the development of data, application, and process modeling technologies and products. He oversees the development and execution of Embarcadero's technology strategy. Prior to joining Embarcadero, Greg served in key sales and product evangelism positions at Popkin Software for the System Architect family of products. Greg is regularly a featured panelist in data modeling and metadata management conferences, and is a regular contributor to various data modeling columns and discussion groups. Greg earned his BA from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship.  Greg can be reached at NA

Presentations: November 2005

Troy Ketsdever – Troy Ketsdever is a database specialist with over 20 years of commercial software development experience. His main objective and vision is "making the right information available to the right people at the right time".  Troy can be reached at cs_troyk@juno.com

Presentations: February 2008

Janet Lenox –  Janet can be reached at Janet.Lennox@state.co.us

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Brad McGehee – Professional Experience Brad M. McGehee is a MCSE+I, MCSD, and MCT (former) with a Bachelors’ degree in Economics and a Masters in Business Administration. Currently the Director of DBA Education for Red Gate Software, Brad is an accomplished Microsoft SQL Server MVP with over 10 years’ SQL Server experience. Having founded the popular community site SQL-Server-Performance.Com, where he now acts as the technical editor and forum moderator, Brad specializes in SQL Server Administration, Performance Tuning, and High Availability. He regularly consults with multiple clients, helping them to get the most out of SQL Server. Community Support Brad is a frequent speaker at SQL PASS, SQL Connections, SQL Server user groups, and other industry seminars, where he shares his 10 years’ cumulative knowledge. A well-respected and trusted name in SQL Server literature, Brad is the author or co-author of more than 12 technical books and over 100 published articles. His most recent book (as a co-author) is Professional SQL Server 2005 Administration by Wrox Press. Home Life When he is not travelling to spread his knowledge on SQL Server, Brad splits his time between his homes in Missouri and Hawaii, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter.  Brad can be reached at www.sqlbrad.com

Presentations: August 2007

Kat Meadows – Kat has been working with SQL Server since 1998. Currently she holds the position as Senior DBA and Manager of the Database Service team for EL Paso County where her primary focus is for strategic planning, database development and administration for SQL Server. Past positions have allowed her to work in military\government, manufacturing, and dotcoms environments. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Managing Information systems from Colorado Technical University and is an OCP DBA.  Kat can be reached at katmeadows@gmail.com

Presentations: December 2005 , October 2006

Paul Nielsen – Paul Nielsen is a local SQL Server MVP and author of SQL Server 2005 Bible. His website is www.SQLServerBIble.com  Paul can be reached at pauln@sqlserverbible.com

Presentations: April 2006 , June 2008 , September 2006 , October 2007

Bruce Prang – Bruce Prang is a Group Manager in the Sql Server Manageability Group. This group is responsible for the overall manageability tools and infrastructure in the Sql Server group. Prior to this role he was the Development Manager for the Management Tools group which was responsible for SSMS, Sql Agent, SMO, SQLCMD, Profiler and DTA. Bruce has been using Sql Server since version 4.20 on OS/2. He has worked at Microsoft for 8 years, almost all of those in the Sql Server team.  Bruce can be reached at bruce.prang@microsoft.com

Presentations: January 2006

Terry Ray – Terry is a Senior Security Engineer for Imperva ™, Inc., a provider of Web and database application security solutions. At Imperva, Terry has designed and deployed application security solutions and performed application penetration testing for a wide range of healthcare, financial services, government and eCommerce organizations. Prior to joining Imperva, Terry worked in a variety of technical roles at Check Point Software Technology ltd. Including technical support, security engineering, and end-user training. Terry has lectured on general network security topics and taught Check Point and other security related product certifications in over 30 countries worldwide. Terry holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of North Texas.  Terry can be reached at terry@imperva.com

Presentations: July 2005

Dean Richards – Dean has over 20 years of Oracle and SQL Server project development, implementation and strategic database architecting. Before coming to Confio, Dean held engineering positions at McDonnell Douglas and Daugherty Systems, an object-oriented solution provider for Anheuser-Busch. Dean was also a technical director for Oracle Corporation managing all aspects of their broadband account including short and long-term technical planning and strategic alliances. As a highly successful liaison between management and technical staff, Dean has proven to be an effective collaborator implementing cutting-edge solutions.  Dean can be reached at deanrichards@confio.com

Presentations: July 2008

Bob Roudebush – na  Bob can be reached at broudebush@doubletake.com

Presentations: July 2006

Raul Salas –  Raul can be reached at raul@mobilemonitoringsolutions.com

Presentations: August 2006

Chris Shaw – Chris is currently the Manager of Database Administration for Premiere Global Services Inc in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has been for the past 4 years. Chris has also worked with Yellow Pages Inc, Ford Fairlane Motor Credit, AdminiQuest, Wells Fargo and AT&T Wireless. He has published a number of Articles for a number of magazines including SQL Server Magazine. Chris has given a number of Presentations at the local SQL Server User Group along with one at the .net user group in Colorado Springs and the Rocky Mountain SQL Server User Group in Denver. Chris has also spoke at Compassion International along with speaking at the PASS Summit in 2005. Chris is the one of the founding members of the Colorado Springs SQL Server User Group and was elected the President.  Chris can be reached at chris.shaw@SQLoncall.com

Presentations: October 2005 , March 2006

Russell Tuttle – Russell Tuttle has been a senior systems Consultant with Quest software for over five years and has also been involved with Post-Sales Training on SQL Server and Oracle Solutions. Before Quest, Russell worked for a small consulting service delivering data warehouse and OLAP Solutions after leaving Oracle. His areas of expertise are in Database and Data warehouse design and database tuning. Russell has lived in Colorado for 13 years after moving from the East coast where he grew up.  Russell can be reached at N/A

Presentations: February 2006

Rodolfo Vargas –  Rodolfo can be reached at dbaguy666@hotmail.com

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Mike White – Mike currently works for IntrinsiQ, LLC as a Data Architect, and is a co-author of the SQL Server 2005 Bible. He has been working with Analysis Services and data warehousing for the last 8 years.  Mike can be reached at

Presentations: July 2007

Andrew Wright – Andrew Wright is an Engineer for StrataVia Corporation and part of the core team that developed Data Palette™, StrataVia’s database automation product. Andrew helps deploy Data Palette at StrataVia customer sites, helps train customers on the technology, and helps the sales team in pre and post sales work. Andrew lives in San Francisco, California.  Andrew can be reached at amwright@stratavia.com

Presentations: March 2007

Steve Write – Steve is a member of the sqlSentry team and holds MCSD and MCDBA certifications. For two and a half years, Steve was a Regional Education Manager for the SQL Server and VB curriculum at Techskills IT Training Centers. Prior to joining the sqlSentry team Steve spent a year and a half as a Learning Specialist on Wachovia’s Technology Training Team.  Steve can be reached at N-A

Presentations: May 2006