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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I will be speaking on "Understanding Optimized Locking to Improve Performance" at Day of Data - Pittsburgh 2026 (#1163) on October 10th, 2026! dayofdata.org/2026-10-10-d... #SQLSaturday #DataSaturday #ThePitt

Understanding Optimized Locking to Improve Performance by John Deardurff

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'm starting to think I need to update my @Goodreads reading goal. This is what happens when your local pub closes.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Passed three Copilot certifications in 10 days. I'm the Captain now! 🧑‍✈️

Microsoft Certified: Transformation Leader, GitHub Foundations, Microsoft Certified: Business Professional

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Microsoft Certification #68 Microsoft Exam Passed #91

Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (John Deardurff)

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Microsoft Certification #67 🤷‍♂️ Microsoft Exam Passed #90

Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This Do not Disturb is disturbing me. 😡

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I'm patching servers on a Friday afternoon! Might go to Taco Bell later...

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Europe released their third album on May 26th, 1986. That's right, "The Final Countdown" is 40 years old!

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Fun little prompt I borrowed, "Use everything you know about me, INSERT NAME, from our conversations, including my personality, habits, strengths, profession, and overall vibe, to turn my photo into a hand-drawn sketchbook character sheet."

John Deardurff Character Sheet Sketchbook

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The second time I've had my picture taken from space. Two photographs taken by one of us, of all of us, over half a century apart. Left - Apollo 17, 1972 Right - Artemis II, 2026

Earth from space Left - Apollo 17, 1972 and Right - Artemis II, 2026

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hey! #SQLFamily! What book am I missing from my collection?

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Picked up another work achievement. This is for the Global Delivery Team (FY26-Q3). Delivery Excellence Accelerator Award - Scaling SQL Excellence through Leadership, Quality, and Community Impact.

Global Delivery Team (FY26-Q3). Delivery Excellence Accelerator Award - Scaling SQL Excellence through Leadership, Quality, and Community Impact.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Copilot, based on my past conversations, can you analyze my behavioral tendencies?

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

His name was King Friday XIII, and we chose it because people tend to be so superstitious about Friday the 13th. We thought, why not flip that around and help kids see it as a fun day? So, we made every Friday the 13th his birthday. ~ Fred Rogers

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I am honored to be in the first cohort to receive the Unified Proactive Delivery Gold Top Marks Award Badge! This FY26 - H1 recognition is for outstanding customer satisfaction results, showcasing the commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Ordered! I was 9 in Terre Haute and remember writing NCAA in the snow and not knowing what that meant. Oh, and playing this non-stop.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

They say a camera adds 10 pounds... Apparently, AI adds 20.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I'm going to the moon. go.nasa.gov/artemisnames

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Just goes to show, you all need to be speaking more. #TopSessionizeSpeaker

John Deardurff Top 3% sessionize speaker.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The Champ is here! Thank you, Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey. 🏆

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

What it is like to live in the Midwest.

Midwest weather with 40-degree difference.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The best award that I received this year!

John Deardurff wins award for The Best Uncle EVER!

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Starting my 26th consecutive year as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). #MCTBuzz

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

10 years ago, our timeline was sent into an alternate reality were Biff Tannen became President. #BackToTheFuture

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

It went further than I expected. Can't wait until next year! #GoCubsGo

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Speaking about SQL Server 2025: an enterprise AI-ready database platform with @Microsoft #SQLServer and @AMD #EPYC CPUs for @PASSMN - Minnesota SQL Saturday event.

John Deardurff talking about “SQL Server 2025: an enterprise AI-ready database platform”

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This Saturday, September 26th, I will be speaking SQL Saturday Minnesota on #SQLServer2025: An Enterprise AI-Ready Database Platform. www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturd...

John Deardurff speaks at SQL Saturday Minnesota on #SQLServer2025: An Enterprise AI-Ready Database Platform.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Finished my 2nd ever virtual #RaceToWrigley #5k 2025 Day! 🧢#CubsCharities #GoCubsGo

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Weather Alert: With falling temperatures overnight a “Flannel Advisory” has been issued for the Midwest.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

On August 4, 1944, a 15-year-old Jewish girl hiding in a secret annex in Amsterdam was discovered and arrested. Her diary was published three years later, posthumously.

Anne Frank statue outside the WWII museum in New Orleans. (Photo Credit: John Deardurff)

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

I'm the first session this morning speaking on Business Continuity in #AzureSQL at #SQLSatBR.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This weekend, July 26th, I will be speaking at SQL Saturday Baton Rouge on Business Continuity in Azure SQL Databases. #SQLSatBR There is still time to register: sqlsaturday.com/2025-07-26-s...

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I completely missed my MCT 25th Anniversary. #MCTBuzz

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today I Learned: Win + C will open Copilot. 🤖

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Actually, my brother was on your side. He just sent me this from 1st inning.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

SSMS 21 includes a new configuration window for database-scoped options. And you can change values for Primary and Secondary replicas. #SSMS21

Database Scoped Options configuration interface in SSMS 21.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Honored to be awarded the Microsoft FY25-Q3 award for Delivery at Scale. Our team had a goal of delivering an educational training program to reach 3,800 co-workers to elevate delivery of workshops. To date, 5,279 have participated with a substantial change in overall customer satisfaction scores.

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Happy Race Weekend to all who celebrate. #Indy500

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Look what I found! SSMS 21 includes a new configuration window for database-scoped options. #SSMS21

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Humbled to receive the Worldwide Learning Trainer award for FY25-Q3. Both for most Essential Learning Program classes and Highest NSAT (Class Score). The secret: Listen with Empathy, Listen with Respect, and Teach to Learn.

John Deardurff - Worldwide Learning Award - FY25 - Q3

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John Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Finally got Ryno to finish out my Cubs statue collection. I do wish they made it closer to the actual statue like the others.

Five Chicago Cubs figurines. Ernie Banks , Ferguson Jenkins, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, and Billy Williams. Replicas of the statues outside of Wrigley Field.

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