Blogger, speaker, #sqlfamily member. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Data passionate, Data Engineer and Architect. Over 20 years of programming and experience with SQL Server databases (since 2000 version) he confirmed by certificates MCITP, MCP, MCTS, MCSA, MCSE Data Platform & Data management & analytics. He worked both as developer and administrator big databases designing systems from the scratch. Recently focused on Data Platform in Azure as a certified (Azure Dev-Ops Engineer Expert, Azure Developer Associate) Data Engineer and Azure Architect. Passionate about optimization of database systems, an advocate of code transparency, open-source projects and automation, DevOps and PowerShell fan. Since 2015 he has been living and working in the UK. Currently professionally associated with Avanade, an international consulting company. An originator of the "Ask SQL Family" podcast and founder of SQLPlayer blog. Privately happy husband and father of two wonderful girls.