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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 20/09/2026

Wishing those who are fasting for Yom Kippur a safe and easy fast. G'mar chatimah tovah.

Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 12/09/2026

To those celebrating, l'shanah tovah tikatevu

Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 31/07/2026

My new album, Not Live at Budokan Volume I, is out today and ready for you to stream or purchase. linktr.ee/allanhirtjazz

Album art for Allan Hirt's new album Not Live at Budokan Volume I

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 01/10/2025

To those observing Yom Kippur starting tonight, g'mar chatimah tovah. If you are fasting, I wish you a safe and easy one.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 09/02/2025

Feels like a home game crowd wise. #GoBirds

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 19/01/2025

Jake is going to keep me on edge.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 19/01/2025

So you're saying there's a chance ...

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 19/01/2025

Observation: the turnaround that the Washington Commanders have had is something Jerry Jones can only dream of.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 18/01/2025

HOU largely has beaten themselves so far.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 22/11/2024

Coke flight. L to R: Gingerbread Float, Coke Cinnamon, and Maple Spice Float. Maple Spice was amazing, Cinnamon was delicious and better than the one from a few years back, but Gingerbread was the sad trombone. Also a pic of a perfect snack.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 20/11/2024

On my way to Live! 360 where I have three sessions tomorrow, Thursday, Nov 21, including a panel with @sqlballs.bsky.social ans @mmarie.bsky.social, moderated by @thomaslarock.com. Hope to see you there!

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Live! 360 Events

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 06/11/2024

Good morning, PASS Data Community Summit attendees. Hope to see you in my session "A Modern Approach to Patching, Upgrades, and Technical Debt" today from 9:45 - 11AM in 323-325. I won't be at Summit much past lunch, so come find me before I leave if you want to catch up.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 19/09/2024

Looking Back is in the top 100 for next week's JazzWeek chart. Amazing!

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 08/08/2024

sqlha.com/looking-back... New album, new job, fall speaking engagements ... lots going on. Read about it all in my latest blog post.

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Looking Back and Moving Forward - SQLHA

New album, new job ... a lot's going on

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 26/07/2024

My latest album Looking Back is out today. It hit jazz radio last week. The best way to support me is to purchase it at Bandcamp (link below), the only place to get a physical copy. You can also stream or purchase online at any of the major players. allanhirt.bandcamp.com

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 20/02/2024

There's still time to register for the free NESQL meeting in Burlington, MA tomorrow night, Feb 21, where I will be presenting "A Modern Approach to Patching, Upgrades, and Technical Debt" www.meetup.com/nesqlug/even...

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A Modern Approach to Patching, Upgrades, and Technical Debt ~ Allan Hirt, Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:15 PM | Meetup

There are very few who live on the bleeding edge or stay 100% up-to-date. That means the majority of technology deployments in the world – physical, virtual, or in the clou

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 03/12/2023

This weekend's activity ...

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 02/11/2023

Did you know The Beatles released a new song today "Now and Then"? They used ML - not AI - to make it happen. My thoughts in a new blog post "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Not the Same Thing" sqlha.tips/beatlesaiml

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Not the Same Thing - SQLHA

The Beatles are using technology again in 2023 ...

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Ves @vesdba.me · 25/10/2023

Maybe it's just me, but you probably shouldn't do major (IT) architectural things without someone with knowledge vetting what you're doing. You also should actually create documentation, tell people what you are doing, monitor it, and ensure the relevant people have access to it.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 26/10/2023

You can now book your seat at #SQLBits Be quick to take advantage of the deals sqlbits.com/attend/pricing

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 13/10/2023

While on one hand part of me is looking forward to speaking at SQL Saturday Boston tomorrow, this feels similiar to showing up at PASS Summit years ago after another close friend passed away. It has been a very difficult week.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 12/10/2023

Hotbed topic I have been thinking about writing for years and finally got around to [Blog] Speaker Compensation sqlha.com/speaker-comp...

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Speaker Compensation - SQLHA

Should speakers be paid at conferences and events?

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 09/10/2023

Remember to tell the people in your life you care about and appreciate them.

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Allan Hirt @sqlha.com · 29/09/2023

I know I have been largely silent on most platforms. Life has been busy and I have just not had time. More blogging, posting here and elsewhere will happen soon ...

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