Kendra Little Puts the “L” in Brent Ozar PLF
I’m a founder/owner with Brent Ozar PLF. Yep, I’m a full-time consultant.
You can learn more about my work and how to hire me at http://www.brentozar.com/consultants/kendra-little/. If you’re just curious where I’ve been and what I’ve seen, you can check out my resume (pdf).
I also blog at http://www.brentozar.com/archive/author/kendra-little/. For more-serious bloggin’ head on over that-a-ways.
I live in Portland, Oregon, but I was born in Texas.
LittleKendra.com is my Personal Site
But I don’t get all that personal on the internet. Or maybe everything is personal on the internet? I’m not sure.
Either way, I’m a little more goofy here than in my posts at BrentOzar.com.
People Sometimes Ask Me What I Like to Do For Fun
Honestly,my job is fun. It’s all about working with great people who love what they do.
I love to draw– hence the silly posters. Sometimes I read a lot, sometimes I don’t. I like to cook, but I keep it pretty simple.
I’m taking kickboxing classes!
I have a giant rabbit.
I’m A Microsoft Certified Master in SQL Server 2008
Hayden, Mugello 2008 GP. Stayed in Vicchio, amazing trip!
I am an MCM, SQL Server 2008.
This certification takes years of preparation to achieve and requires passing rigorous written and lab examinations.
As I describe it: The MCM is the biggest, baddest technical certification you can get for SQL Server. This isn’t a certification you can earn by memorization. You need to find the devil in the details and demonstrate you can send him running home screaming. Again. And Again. And again.
Before I became an MCM, I got all of the certifications below. Just about all of them were required pre-requisites.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Database Developer 2008
Database Administrator 2008
Database Administrator 2005
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
SQL Server 2008, Database Development
SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
SQL Server 2005
My Education
I have a BA from awesome little Shimer College and an MA in Philosophy from Fordham University in the Bronx.
Yes, you read that correctly, Philosophy in the Bronx. Sitting up all night with Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and Aristotle for months on end isn’t all that different than developing software, trust me. And the next time you’re in NYC, visit Arthur Avenue in the Bronx if you like Italian food.
Disclaimers
Opinions on this blog are mine alone. That’s me– Kendra! Except for opinions in the comments, those are the opinions of the comment-ers.
Scripts are provided in many blog posts, but users are responsible for testing all scripts and advice fully. Use at your own risk, do lots of research, and always be careful.
Wear white or reflective clothing when walking at night.
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