John is a data platform engineer with over a decade of experience working with Microsoft data platform technologies. John is a Data Platform MVP, Chartered IT Professional certified by the BCS, and spent nearly two years working for Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer (PFE) based in the UK. Haivng gained a wealth of experience while working with data platform technologies John is keen to share the lessons learned and help others where possible. Through speaking, mentoring, or delivering training courses, John is always looking for ways to help other learn and grow. As a Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors for PASS John is keen to gain feedback around how the organisation can help its members both now and for the future.