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Why Consistency Is the Secret to Automation Success
When I spoke at the Washington/Oregon SQL Saturday this year about moving from a reactive DBA to a proactive DBRE,… Continue Reading →
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DBRE Consistency & Automation Checklist
Use this checklist to assess your environment, identify gaps, and make automation reliable. Start small and do one section at… Continue Reading →
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Sending Emails from SQL Server 2025 based on AI generated messages
Welcome to the future of data. For a long time, databases were just digital filing cabinets. You put data in,… 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.