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Mastering AI Prompts: How to Get the Best Out of SQL Prompt AI | The Tony and Tonie show Ep41

How to get the most value from SQL Prompt AI in day-to-day work, whether you're writing new queries or improving existing code. A little prompt-writing knowledge goes a long way with SQL Prompt AI. Tony and Tonie discuss how to build reusable prompts that give the tool the context it needs to return useful results first time.

Why SSIS will never die - with Tim Mitchell

Steve is joined by business intelligence architect and author Tim Mitchell. They discuss why SSIS will never die, the general pros of cons of integration services, the evolution from XML to JSON, how AI can help with coding, and taekwondo – among other topics! Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025.

The benefits of leadership coaching in the tech industry - with Cindy Gross

Steve is joined by Cindy Gross to discuss leadership coaching in the technology industry – what it is, how it works, and the many benefits it brings. Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025 in Seattle. Cindy is an executive coach and Adaptive Leadership Expert with 25 years in the US tech industry. As a former SQL Server Master (MCM) and expert in cross-organizational navigation at Microsoft, she transformed her focus from complex technical systems to empowering leaders within systemic chaos.

Five Ways to Simplify Data Masking | The Tony and Tonie Show Ep 38

5 signs your data masking is fast, secure, and low-maintenance. Can you protect PII, still deliver realistic test data, and design a data masking solution that’s easy to automate and maintain? Tony and Tonie discuss five key traits of a tool that does just that. Read the full article.

Two Small Steps to Measurable Flyway Value | The Tony and Tonie show Ep40

Two small steps with Flyway. Fast, measurable value without disruption, even on fragile legacy databases. Tony and Tonie explore how two simple Flyway integration steps deliver fast, measurable value: more visible change, more reliable migrations, and fewer code issues, all without disrupting your existing development workflow.