Here’s a little about Pinal Dave, because people at MVP Summit 2009 in Seattle keep asking where I’m from.
Today is Day 0 of the summit, and I’m excited to be here. This is my first time in Seattle, and I’m liking it. I plan to visit the Space Needle and a few Starbucks coffee shops.
One question I’ve heard many times is Where am I from? Once I answer it, I get a follow-up question about why I moved back. Let me answer both on my blog today so my readers know too.
I’m currently in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, working as a SQL expert. My specialty is Query Optimization and Database Architecture. I take SQL Server tutorial tracks all over India. Before I moved to India, I spent about 7 years in the USA.
I studied at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. I earned a Master of Science in Computer Networks. Yes, I’m still good at networking after all these years.
I think my success in database architecture comes from my strong network architecture background. Understanding system and network architecture gives me an edge and lets me offer unorthodox solutions.
I worked in Las Vegas as a Database Administrator in the leading automotive industry. I learned a great deal about database optimization and system architecture there. If you’re wondering whether I ever gambled in Las Vegas, I never did!
I moved back to India about 14 months ago to stay with my family. Two important things happened in those 14 months. I was awarded the Microsoft MVP Award, and I got married to the love of my life.
Today I’m satisfied with my progress, and I plan to continue my journey with SQL Server and database architecture. I still have a lot to learn before I can call myself a SQL Guru. I’m looking forward to meeting some great SQL Gods at the MVP Summit.
More from MVP Summit 2009
- Announcement: MVP Global Summit 2009 in Seattle and Redmond
- The journey begins
- Database industry discussion from London Airport to Sheraton Seattle
- Day 0: About Pinal Dave (this post)
- Day 1: Summit welcome and keynotes
- Day 2: Most contributing MVP of the year
- Day 3: Party day and SQL celebrity photos
- Day 4: Keynote of Steve Ballmer
- South Asian MVPs at Global MVP Summit 2009
- Complete wrapup of the Microsoft MVP Summit 2009 trip
- Video interview published online
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Truly inspiring journey, keep up the good work.
Amazing….
You’ve had a wonderful journey. I’m glad you never gambled. It’s a vice sweeping America and leaving people destitute and disappointed. The casinos are ripping of hardworking people just like Obama.