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Chrystal Taylor

@chrystalt87.bsky.social
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She/Her SolarWinds Evangelist, gamer, mom, etc. Co-Host of SolarWinds TechPod I love games - mostly RPG and JRPG for playing. Read! Fiction for me. taylormadegeek.com

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SwiftOnSecurity @swiftonsecurity.com · 04/10/2026
Protip the chemicals you've been keeping in the garage for years might be actually degraded and a bad idea to use now. Some types even get damaged by low temperatures without freezing. Go look up their useful lifetimes or just throw it out if you haven't used it in 15 years.
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Kevin Kline @kekline.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join me tomorrow to learn methods to scale your effectiveness as a #DBA team across large and growing #data estates? Hope to see you there! events.solarwinds.com/same-heacoun... #SQLServer #AzureSQL #Database
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kat cosgrove @kat.lol · 24/08/2026
We're hiring for several Go devs with Kubernetes and open source experience. If you're interested in slinging open source with me in exchange for money, apply! If we know each other well or have worked together, I'm happy to refer. villagesql.com/careers?ashb...
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Careers at VillageSQL - Join Our Team
Join us in building the future of databases. We're looking for passionate engineers, designers, and community builders to join our village.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 10/08/2026
Important: Trump’s executive order is NOT legislation. Though the executive order promotes more misinformation about vaccines, nothing has changed about the availability of childhood vaccines. For evidence-based guidance, please follow and share American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8G3...
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IT Bedtime Stories: The Adventures of SysAdmin Sally | SysAdmin Day 2026
YouTube video by solarwindsinc
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kat cosgrove @kat.lol · 28/07/2026
A cool thing about being an expert in a piece of technology is every once in a while, it'll fuck up in a way so bizarre you wonder if you ever knew anything at all. I think it does this to keep us humble
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Kevin Kline @kekline.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Starting at the top of the hour - CPU Troubleshooting. Register now for access to the recording and T-SQL scripts. events.solarwinds.com/highperforma...
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The High Performance DBA Series
The High Performance DBA Series is a three-part webcast for IT leaders and database professionals who want to break free from constant firefighting and build a more effective, sustainable approach to ...
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Dr David S Anderson @dsaarchaeology.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
As an anthropologist, I endorse this message!
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 15/05/2026
New Post! Job listings for week ending 5/15 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/4tAFo2c
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Phil McDuff @mcduff.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Infrastructure isn't supposed to turn a profit. The sewers aren't supposed to be profitable. The parks aren't supposed to be profitable. The postal service isn't supposed to be profitable. The "profit" is in how it enables everyone in society to do more.
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 06/02/2026
New Post! Job listings for week ending 2/6 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/4qheevt
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 05/02/2026
There's a new Discord community for #Deaf / #HoH folks in tech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qWr...
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TracketPacer @tracketpacer.com · 20/01/2026
purveyor of fine OSINT techniques, @harrris0n on twitter, is exposing insecure vibecoded AI slop apps in the Apple store & has put them in a database. all of these apps are exposed/leaking user data right now. you can check if anything on your phone is doing this by going to firehound.covertlabs.io
firehound.covertlabs.io
Firehound | Security Operations
Industrial management platform for Firehound-Go scans.
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Troy Hunt @troyhunt.com · 13/01/2026
Occasionally, someone takes issue with me flagging a data breach as "sensitive" such that the email addresses can't be publicly searched because they want to dox the users. That's a *really* bad idea, for many reasons: www.troyhunt.com/who-decides-...
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Who Decides Who Doesn’t Deserve Privacy?
Remember the Ashley Madison data breach? That was now more than a decade ago, yet it arguably remains the single most noteworthy data breach of all time. There are many reasons for this accolade, but…
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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 05/01/2026
here’s a nice one to print out and keep in your heathcare binder also if you have a preteen make sure to ask about gardesil
childhood vaccine schedule
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Have you been wondering if agentic AI is coming to SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted? Well, I'm here to tell you yes! and share this demo of what's coming... www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5MR...
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Agentic AI in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted with Demo (2026)
YouTube video by solarwindsinc
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TracketPacer @tracketpacer.com · 17/12/2025
i know most of my network is neteng, cybersec, & programming-ish folks, but if anyone out there is into hardware engineering, we have some senior & principal spots open at Blue! blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/j...
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 12/12/2025
New Post! Job listings for week ending 12/12 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/4pt9MKy
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Glad you're the speaker, but sad for Women in Tech.
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Josh W. Comeau @joshwcomeau.com · 30/11/2025
Here’s a question I get a lot: > “Now that AI can generate front-end UIs for us, what’s the point of learning CSS ourselves?” I think there are lots of reasons, including that you can use AI much more effectively if you understand CSS yourself. But is that actually true? Let’s discuss. 🧵
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Had a great time at my first #MicrosoftIgnite! Was an absolute treat to get to see @scott.hanselman.com and @markrussinovich.bsky.social take us on a 50-year journey through technology. Bringing all the fun, laughter, and nostalgia back to the fundamentals are still so important in this AI world.
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Hope I see you at Microsoft Ignite next week! events.solarwinds.com/msignite/?_g....
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Join Us at Microsoft Ignite
Join us at Microsoft's premier annual event for IT professionals, developers, and business leaders to learn about the latest advancements in Microsoft's technology, including AI, security, cloud compu...
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 14/11/2025
New Post! Job listings for week ending 11/14 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/4qZR8Lx
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TracketPacer @tracketpacer.com · 12/11/2025
“AI” is just a tool like anything else. it is not a god or an end-all, be-all. if we could just stop taking every single cycle of tech bro hypeshittification seriously the world would be so much better off
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Kevin Kline @kekline.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
New data from our upcoming State of Database Report is alarming. Over a third of #DBA pros are considering quitting due to burnout. They're spending 27 hours a week trapped in reactive "firefighting." Join me tomorrow, Tuesday Nov-11, for the webinar! solarwinds.pulse.ly/wg3r8vg5u2
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2025 Trends for the DBA
Over a third of DBAs are considering leaving their roles, trapped by burnout and operational pressure. The 2025 State of Database Report reveals that DBAs spend over half their week (27 hours) in reac...
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Angie Jones @angiejones.tech · 04/11/2025
Looking for an amazing tech writer to join my org and write for Cash App. 100% remote. Spread the word! block.xyz/careers/jobs...
block.xyz
Careers - Senior/Staff Technical Writer
Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
As tech continues to evolve, so do the people shaping it. Thanks to Gulf Business for spotlighting so many voices and reminding us that success in tech isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. 🧡 gulfbusiness.com/lessons-from...
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Women in tech: Lessons from leaders who’re redefining the rules
Female leaders across the global tech ecosystem to explore their biggest lessons and advice for the next generation of women entering the field
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Diversify Tech @diversifytech.com · 17/10/2025
EdReports is looking for a Lead, UX Designer! @EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US . buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
EdReports is hiring a Lead, UX Designer
Remote - US timezones 
$99,443 - $134,540 a year
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 17/10/2025
New Post! Call For Papers Listings for 10/17 A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world. bit.ly/48BlEVs
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 17/10/2025
New Post! Job listings for week ending 10/17 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/3KNEZJ8
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Diversify Tech @diversifytech.com · 17/10/2025
The Calyx Institute is looking for an Android Board Support Packages (BSP) Engineer to join the CalyxOS team. The Calyx Institute strives for universally accessible digital privacy, security, and connectivity. Remote-US! buff.ly/prd3XpQ
The Calyx Institute is hiring an Android Board Support Packages (BSP) Engineer
Remote - US timezones 
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
It's almost like titles are arbitrary and determined by the employer...
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Diversify Tech @diversifytech.com · 15/10/2025
In @DiversifyTechCo this week, 💼 Wpromote and NerdWallet are hiring 📆 FOSS4G, an open geospatial technology and business conference, is coming up ⭐️ Scholarships are available to attend several PostgreSQL conferences ➡️ buff.ly/0TjcLkj #WomenInTech #BlackInTech
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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 15/10/2025
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
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Fake LastPass, Bitwarden breach alerts lead to PC hijacks
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
JOB!
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Chrystal Taylor @chrystalt87.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Tomorrow! Hope to see you live in the chat, and let's all hope my voice is fully recovered in time! Special thanks in advance to our guest speakers for sharing their insight and experience during our THWACKcamp community sessions! events.solarwinds.com/the-future-o...
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The Future of IT Arrives...
Join us for an expanded SolarWinds Day event with THWACK Community Sessions
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 26/09/2025
NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/26 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/429lPTN
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Tara Walker @taraew.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Since there is an entire discourse going on about #GenAI.🧵 I feel compelled to share sone of the Black Women Data Scientists/Engineers that are in AI and fighting tooth & nail for #EthicalAI even at the cost of their jobs & livelihood. Nothing is ever just one sided. 1st up: Dr. Joy Buolamwini
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 12/09/2025
NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/12 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/48eYGTE
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Kefimochi @kefimochi.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
If anyone is looking for a remote Staff eng role & wants a referral, hmu progyny.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/progyn...
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Staff Engineer, Mobile/Web Development
Thank you for considering Progyny! Progyny’s mission puts our technology platform in the enviable position of very evident purpose: directly supporting the family building journey of millions of indiv...
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 04/09/2025
If you're at #APIWorld today, so am I! Come hear me talk about "Network Observability: Overlooked, Underappreciated, and more important than ever" at 1:30 on Workshop Stage A. It's 25 minutes lone, and there will be prizes for everyone who makes it to the end.
Leon Adato standing in front of an API:WOrld sign reading "Workshop Stage A"
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 29/08/2025
NEW POST! Call For Papers Listings for 8/29 A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world. This is a list of the next 10 (or so) upcoming tech conferences that have an open "Call for Papers" (CFP), in order of the CFP closing date. bit.ly/4n49isH
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 29/08/2025
NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 8/29 Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week. bit.ly/4n7K2lw
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Leon Adato @leonadato.com · 27/08/2025
#APIWorld is next week, and this link for free passes still works! link.devnetwork.com/FZfM3M52
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API World 2025 Registration
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Kevin Kline @kekline.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Tech Evangelist Sascha Giese at SolarWinds explains how #cybersecurity leaders are rethinking operational resilience in the age of cloud-native infrastructure and AI-driven threats.
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BTC Articles
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Kevin Kline @kekline.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Thursday, 2 PM ET - Join me and other data management experts as we highlight key technologies, tools, and best practices for building modern data apps. @DBTAmag @Informatica @Couchbase @CrateDB #DBA #Database www.dbta.com/Webinars/224...
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Succeeding with Modern Data Applications
Data apps - from in-product dashboards to recommendation engines - are essential for driving data- informed decisions across organizations.
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amy brown 👻 @amybrown.xyz · 22/08/2025
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.
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Diversify Tech @diversifytech.com · 22/08/2025
Women in Tech is hosting Ctrl + Alt + Apply: Insights from 1000 Job Applications on August 27! Whether it’s advice on technical skills or personal growth, they'll help you grow a foundation for professional success.
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This Dot: Women in Tech Events
This Dot’s online meetups are an amazing opportunity for developers, and enthusiasts alike, to engage with the global tech community no matter where they are!
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