Keeping your Skills Sharp
It's been a couple of months since my last newsletter because I have been heads down working on client projects. I also have a new product in stealth mode! In 2025, I have seen incredibly talented folks enter the job market as layoffs dominate the headlines. Even if you are gainfully employed, I firmly believe critical thinking, analytics, and storytelling with data remain 3 of the most valuable skills in the world of data. Contrary to all of the AI hype on LinkedIn, anyone who can confidently synthesize and transform data into information and connect that information to business strategy has an advantage in this market.
Free access to my SQL for Salesforce course
In the spirit of helping out and sharpening technical skills, I would like to give free access to my SQL for Salesforce course. It covers SQL basics and Snowflake, both of which make great resume builders. I ask for nothing in return. Simply send me a message or refer your colleagues to do so, and I will grant access. I will extend this through the end of March to anyone who is subscribed.
Hacking Snowflake onboarding
It's been a fun and interesting project to continue streamlining my Snowflake delivery blueprint. I have cut the delivery time in half multiple times and passed that savings onto clients. I have posted most of the documentation on my public-facing DataTools Pro tutorials page. This is another great resource for learning.
Agentic immersion at Salesforce TDX visit
"I just got back from Salesforce TDX in San Francisco where I learned all things 'AgentForce.' Here is a blog I wrote to recap what I experienced: TDX Recap.
Here is my practical perspective on scoping high impact AI agents : 5 questions you should answer
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DataTools spotlight: Datameer
Having the right tool for the job is half the battle for data and analytics. Datameer remains one of my all-time favorite data tools. It's been a full year of enhancements, so I felt it warranted a fresh look at how Datameer has become an enterprise grade data tool for Snowflake. Read more at DataTools Pro blog
Coming next week... DataTools March AI madness!
My favorite time of the year starts this week, so I will be back with some updates on my March AI madness.