👋 Welcome to My Blog!
Who Am I?
Hey there! I’m Sander, a SQL Server DBA & DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience in data management, automation, and cloud infrastructure. I’ve worked across various industries, from energy and finance to healthcare, and I’m passionate about making data efficient, secure, and scalable.
🔹 My journey into databases started when I became an accidental DBA, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
🔹 I’ve explored C#, PHP, and Java, but my real passion is data and automation.
🔹 I thrive on solving complex data challenges and helping teams work smarter.
💻 What Do I Do?
As a SQL Server DBA & DevOps Engineer, my role is all about efficiency, automation, and scalability.
✅ SQL Server Administration – Performance tuning, high availability, security, and automation.
✅ DevOps & Cloud – Working with Azure, GitHub, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform).
✅ Automation with PowerShell – Making life easier by reducing manual effort.
✅ High Availability & Disaster Recovery – Failover clustering, mirroring, log shipping, and more.
✅ Continuous Learning & Sharing – Because tech never stops evolving!
🎤 Public Speaking: In the last 10 years, I have been presenting at conferences and meetups, a journey that has connected me with amazing people worldwide.
🏑 Beyond Work: Life Outside Databases
When I’m not working with SQL Server or DevOps, you’ll find me:
🏑 Playing Field Hockey
🏂 Snowboarding in the winter
🏃♂️ Running to stay active
I live in the Netherlands, and I believe that staying active helps me stay sharp in tech!
📝 Why This Blog?
This blog is my digital playground—a space where I:
📌 Share real-world SQL Server, PowerShell, and DevOps insights.
📌 Organize my thoughts and document experiences.
📌 Connect with the tech community.
💡 Got a SQL Server, PowerShell, or DevOps question? Challenge me! If I don’t have the answer, I’ll research it, experiment, and maybe even write a blog post about it.
Thanks for stopping by! 🙌
I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment, ask a question, or just say hi! 🚀