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What Causes Locking and Blocking and When to Take Action
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From Skeptic to Believer: How Copilot Can Help Transform Presentation Visuals
Many people seem to think that AI will eventually replace roles like DBA or Database Engineer, but I disagree. Despite… Continue Reading →
Amy Abel
Amy is a Sr. Database Reliability Engineer. She is passionate about solving complex SQL server problems and is always up for a new challenge.
She holds two computer science degrees from Weber State University, including a Bachelor’s degree focused on software engineering.
She is currently completing a Master’s in Database Architecture and Design at the University of Denver, where she studies data design, distributed architectures, software engineering, and large-scale database performance.
Beyond her professional commitments, Amy is a dedicated mentor and speaker within the SQL community. In her free time, you can find her off-roading in her Jeep or creating new soap scents.