Thomas LaRock's guest appearances

Thomas LaRock

SQL Server Radio

SQL Down Under

IT Career Energizer

Raw Data By P3 Adaptive

Kevin Kline

Chris Webb

Kasper DeJonge

Itzik Ben-Gan

Conor Cunningham

Chris Finlan

Scott Ambler

Brian Jones

Denise Jacobs

Laura Klein

Jeremy Keith

Eric Meyer

Jessica Ivins

Andy Budd

Josh Clark

OwlTail

SQL Batman Didn't Want to Be a Data Janitor, w/ Thomas LaRock

Thomas LaRock is a Head Geek at SolarWinds and a Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, VMware vExpert, and former Microsoft Certified Trainer. Thomas has over 20 years’ experience in the I.T. industry in roles such as programmer, developer, analyst and database administrator. In this episode Thomas explains why people don’t care about effort or how difficult something is to achieve.  Thomas also talks about the importance of being a generalist even when you are a specialist in one particular area of I.T. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e22

Thomas LaRock is a Head Geek at SolarWinds and a Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, VMware vExpert, and former Microsoft Certified Trainer. Thomas has over 20 years’ experience in the I.T. industry in roles such as programmer, developer, analyst and database administrator. In this episode Thomas explains why people don’t care about effort or how difficult something is to achieve.  Thomas also talks about the importance of being a generalist even when you are a specialist in one particular area of I.T. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at <a href="http://www.itcareerenergizer.com/e22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.itcareerenergizer.com/e22</a>

It’s The Results That Matter with Thomas LaRock

Show 19 was recorded at the SQLBits conference in London, where we had the pleasure to interview PASS President, Thomas LaRock (blog | twitter). We talk to Tom about his long time volunteering at PASS and about his current role as the president of the organization. Among other topics, we cover:  What does it mean to be PASS president? What’s the path to being on the board of directors? How does Tom manage to balance between his job at Solarwinds, his role at PASS and his family? How did 24 Hours of PASS come to the world? What is PASS Summer Camp? And more..  About Tom: Tom LaRock works as a Head Geek for Solarwinds, where his mission is to give IT and Data Professionals longer weekends. He also serves as the president of the PASS board of directors. He’s a Microsoft Certified Master, a SQL Server MVP, a VMWare vExpert, and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He has over 15 years experience in the IT industry in various roles such as programmer, developer, analyst, and database administration. Tom is also the author of DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA and have participated in the technical review of several other books.

Show 19 was recorded at the SQLBits conference in London, where we had the pleasure to interview PASS President, Thomas LaRock (<a href="http://thomaslarock.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SQLRockstar" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>). We talk to Tom about his long time volunteering at <a href="http://sqlpass.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PASS</a> and about his current role as the president of the organization. Among other topics, we cover: <ul> <li>What does it mean to be PASS president?</li> <li>What’s the path to being on the board of directors?</li> <li>How does Tom manage to balance between his job at Solarwinds, his role at PASS and his family?</li> <li>How did 24 Hours of PASS come to the world?</li> <li>What is PASS Summer Camp?</li> <li>And more..</li> </ul> About Tom: Tom LaRock works as a <a href="http://www.solarwinds.com/head-geeks/thomas-larock.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Head Geek </a>for <a href="http://www.solarwinds.com/products/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Solarwinds</a>, where his mission is to give IT and Data Professionals longer weekends. He also serves as the president of the PASS board of directors. He’s a Microsoft Certified Master, a SQL Server MVP, a VMWare vExpert, and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He has over 15 years experience in the IT industry in various roles such as programmer, developer, analyst, and database administration. Tom is also the author of <a href="http://dbasurvivor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA</a> and have participated in the technical review of several other books.

Show 19 – Thomas LaRock

SDU Show 56 features SQL Server MVP Thomas LaRock discussing DBAs migrating to architect roles, big data, Azure, and upcoming PASS events.

SDU Show 56 with guest Thomas LaRock