Event Calendar

Speaking Engagements

You can catch me at various events throughout the year. I will do my best to keep this page up to date. If you are interested in having me speak at your event reach out via my contact me page.


Database Professionals Virtual Meetup

May 12, 2021

Your Performance Tuning Check List ~ Monica Rathbun Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 2:00 PM Online event , 149 Members Attending WHEN: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, 1800 GMT DESCRIPTION of TALK Your Performance Tuning Check List Everyone needs a list of what to double check in your environment to ensure your servers and databases are optimized in order to make SQL Server run faster, better and more efficiently. In this session you will learn about what you need to review and im… Check out this Meetup → Continue Reading

SQL Day Conference Speaker

May 11, 2021

SQL Day Conference Speaker

SQLDay 2021 – Main Page Continue Reading

Cloud Driven Data

May 6, 2021

Your Performance Tuning Check List ~ Monica Rathbun Thursday, May 6, 2021, 12:00 PM Online event , 84 Members Went Title: Your Performance Tuning Check List ~ Monica Rathbun Follow us on Twitter @CloudDataDriven & Facebook, LinkedIn at #clouddatadriven Join Our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12485934/ Abstract: Everyone needs a list of what to double check in your environment to ensure your servers and databases are optimized in order to make S… Check out this Meetup → Continue Reading

St Louis User Group

March 9, 2021

Mastering TempDB ~ Monica Rathbun Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021, 12:00 PM Online event , 2 Members Attending DESCRIPTION of TALK Have you experienced performance problems caused by contention in TempDB? Have you ever wondered why your TempDB is suddenly 3 TB? In this session, you will learn about all the various components of SQL Server that use TempDB. Whether it be AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Read Committed Snapshot version stores, spills, or simply t… Check out this Meetup → Continue Reading

C# Corner Virtual SQL Server Conference

January 29, 2021

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/events/sql-virtual-conference Continue Reading

Database Professionals Virtual Meetup Group

January 13, 2021

Mastering TempDB ~ Monica Rathbun Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021, 1:00 PM Online event , 621 Members Went WHEN: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, 1800 GMT DESCRIPTION of TALK Have you experienced performance problems caused by contention in TempDB? Have you ever wondered why your TempDB is suddenly 3 TB? In this session, you will learn about all the various components of SQL Server that use TempDB. Whether it be AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Read Committe… Check out this Meetup → Continue Reading

Data Platform Summit 2020 Virtual

December 2, 2020

Data Platform Summit 2020 Virtual

SQL Bits 2020 Virtual

October 1, 2020

SQL Bits 2020 Virtual

SQL Saturday Atlanta – Pre Con

September 18, 2020

SQL Saturday Atlanta – Pre Con

Pre Conference Full Day Session SQL Server Performance Tuning and Optimization for the DBA Continue Reading

Richmond User Group

August 13, 2020

Atlanta User Group

August 10, 2020

C-SharpCorner MVP Award

July 10, 2020

C-SharpCorner MVP Award

Microsoft MVP Award

July 1, 2020

Microsoft MVP Award

GroupBy Virtual Conference

May 13, 2020

GroupBy Virtual Conference

Virtual Conference Session: Performance Tuning Big Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

C# Corner Public Speaking Virtual Conference

April 24, 2020

C# Corner Public Speaking Virtual Conference

SQLBits London

March 26, 2020

SQLBits London

Always Encrypted for Beginners Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Tampa

February 29, 2020

SQL Saturday Tampa

Mastering TempDB Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Nashville

January 18, 2020

SQL Saturday Nashville

Chattanooga, TN User Group

January 15, 2020

SQL Saturday Charlotte

December 7, 2019

SQL Saturday Charlotte

PASS Summit 2019

November 5, 2019

PASS Summit 2019

Pre Conference Full Day Session SQL Server Performance Tuning and Optimization Regular Session I’m It Survival Tips for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Minnesota

October 12, 2019

SQL Saturday Minnesota

Pre Conference Session: SQL Server Performance Tuning and Optimization for the DBA Session: I’m It Survival Tips for Lone DBA   Continue Reading

DogFoodCon

October 3, 2019

DogFoodCon

Session: Performance Tuning, Getting Big Bang for Your Buck   Continue Reading

Columbus, OH User Group

October 3, 2019

Session: Performance Tuning Getting Big Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

Lexington KY User Group

September 30, 2019

Session: Performance Tuning, Getting Big Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

SQL Saturday San Diego

September 21, 2019

SQL Saturday San Diego

Session: How to Get SQL Server to Run Better on Crappy Hardware.   Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Singapore

August 31, 2019

SQL Saturday Singapore

Session:Performance Tuning, Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

Data Platform Summit India

August 27, 2019

Data Platform Summit India

Sessions: Networking 101 for Your Next Career Getting SQL Server to Run on Crappy Hardware   Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Louisville

August 3, 2019

SQL Saturday Louisville

Session: Performance Tuning, Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

Microsoft MVP Award

July 1, 2019

Microsoft MVP Award

3rd Award Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Pensacola

June 29, 2019

SQL Saturday Pensacola

Sessions: Careers in IT Panel , WIT Panel and Performance Tuning Big Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group

June 19, 2019

Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group

Session: Performance Tuning Getting Big Bang For Your Buck Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Virginia Beach

June 1, 2019

SQL Saturday Virginia Beach

First Ever SQL Saturday Virginia Beach We are very excited to be hosting our very first SQL Saturday here in Virginia Beach. Join us for a FREE day of Data Platform and SQL Server training for all levels. Admittance to this event is free, however we do charge $12 for lunch & refreshments (fees are non-refundable). Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event. https://www.sqlsaturday.com/8839/EventHome.aspx Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Atlanta

May 18, 2019

SQL Saturday Atlanta

Session:Performance Tuning, Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Phoenix

May 5, 2019

SQL Saturday Phoenix

Session:Performance Tuning, Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Orange County

April 13, 2019

SQL Saturday Orange County

Session: I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

Albany SQL User Group

April 8, 2019

Session: Performance Tuning, Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck! Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Richmond

March 30, 2019

SQL Saturday Richmond

Session:Performance Tuning Continue Reading

SQL Bits 2019

February 27, 2019

SQL Bits 2019

Session:Performance Tuning SQL Server on Crappy Hardware Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Nashville

January 12, 2019

SQL Saturday Nashville

Session: How to Get SQL Server to Run Better on Crappy Hardware. Continue Reading

SQL Saturday DC

December 8, 2018

SQL Saturday DC

Session: Always Encrypted for Beginners Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Lincoln NE

October 27, 2018

SQL Saturday Lincoln NE

Session:I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

SQL Trail Conference

October 10, 2018

SQL Trail Conference

MCSE Certification- Data Management and Analytics

October 9, 2018

MCSE Certification- Data Management and Analytics

SQL Saturday Pittsburgh

September 29, 2018

SQL Saturday Pittsburgh

Session : Always Encrypted for Beginners Continue Reading

MCSA-SQL 2016 Database Administration

September 25, 2018

MCSA-SQL 2016 Database Administration

SQL Saturday Sacramento

July 28, 2018

SQL Saturday Sacramento

Session :I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

Microsoft MVP Award

July 1, 2018

Microsoft MVP Award

2nd Award Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Pensacola

June 2, 2018

SQL Saturday Pensacola

Sessions:You’re Stuck with Crappy Hardware, Now What?, Always Encrypted for Beginners Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Atlanta

May 19, 2018

SQL Saturday Atlanta

Session: You’re Stuck with Crappy Hardware, Now What? Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Cleveland

February 3, 2018

SQL Saturday Cleveland

Session:You’re Stuck with Crappy Hardware, Now What? Continue Reading

IT Dev Connections

October 24, 2017

IT Dev Connections

Sessions: Survival Tips for the Lone DBA You’re Stuck with Crappy Hardware, Now What? Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Spartanburg

September 23, 2017

Session: Making your existing hardware work for you Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Louisville

August 5, 2017

Session:Making your existing hardware work for you Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Cleveland

July 22, 2017

Session: You’re Stuck with Crappy Hardware, Now What? Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Columbus

July 22, 2017

Session:I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

Microsoft MVP Award

July 1, 2017

Microsoft MVP Award

First MVP Award! Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Pensacola

June 3, 2017

Session:I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Boston

February 25, 2017

Session:I’m It – Survival Techniques for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Washington DC

December 3, 2016

Session:Lone DBA Survival Tips Continue Reading

Sentry One Boot Camp

October 24, 2016

Sentry One Boot Camp

SQL Saturday Kansas City

September 24, 2016

Session:Lone DBA Survival Tips Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Louisville

August 6, 2016

Session:Survival Tips for Lone DBA Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Atlanta

May 21, 2016

Session: Lone DBA Survival Tips Continue Reading

SQL Saturday Spartansburg

September 26, 2015

First Speaking SQL Saturday! I’m It Survival Tips for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group

August 19, 2015

Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group

FIRST EVER SPEAKING!!!! Survival Tips for the Lone DBA Continue Reading

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