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Deborah Melkin
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@sqlbek.bsky.social’s food taster | #sqlfamily | Microsoft MVP, Data Platform | #Redgate100 | singing girl | she/her | just my opinions
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Joining the ranks of all these amazing people who are sharing that they have been re-awarded a Microsoft MVP today. I'm truly honored and humbled to be a part of this.

#mvpbuzz
Screenshot of the email saying welcoming me to another year in the Microsoft MVP program for the technical areas of SQL Server and Tools & Connectivity
July 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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@sqlbek.bsky.social and I arrived here in Dublin. Looking forward to presenting at @dataceili.bsky.social tomorrow before heading to London and @sqlbits.bsky.social next week.
Andy and I at a restaurant table finishing our lunch.
June 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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I recently heard someone talk about how we add more candles to the menorah each night as a way to bring more light into the dark. I've enjoyed sharing @sqlbek.bsky.social and my candles w/ y'all & hope they have made your day a little brighter too. Happy 8th night of #Hanukkah and Happy New Year!
The menorah is glowing from the flames of all 8 candles in a dark room. Andy and I are standing behind the fully lit menorah while Andy is holding Sebastian the dog.
January 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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On the 7th night, we lit candles with friends, twice! , as we got ready to say goodbye to 2024. Happy New Year!

@sqlbek.bsky.social
Andy, Sebastian, and I are joined by our good friend for a selfie with the menorah lit for the seventh night of Hanukkah. A menorah is lit for the seventh night in front of a window next to a fully decorated Christmas tree.
January 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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#SebastiantheDog says, Happy 6th night of #Hanukkah!

@sqlbek.bsky.social
The menorah is lit for the 6th night of Hanukkah with white and blue candles. Sebastian is look at the camera from the side of the table.
December 30, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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Happy 5th night of #Hanukkah with #SebastiantheDog and @sqlbek.bsky.social!
Menorah is lit for the 5 the night. Sebastian is held behind the menorah with his front paws on the table.
December 30, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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Happy 4th night of #Hanukkah with #SebastiantheDog and @sqlbek.bsky.social!
Sebastian the dog looks at the camera with the menorah lit for the fourth night of #Hanukkah. Andy is holding the dog and looking at him sweetly.
December 28, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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Happy 3rd night of #Hanukkah and Shabbat Shalom!

@sqlbek.bsky.social
The menorah is lit for the third night. Behind it are two lit Shabbat candles. Sebastian the dog is seen above the chair, with his paws draped over the back.
December 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM
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On the 2nd night of #Hanukkah, our "menorah model" got a new treat plate as a present. @sqlbek.bsky.social and I think he likes it. 😂
A Hanukkah menorah is lit for the second night. A small off white ceramic plate with a puppy dog face off to the side and dog bones and paw prints scattered throughout. The plate is filled with dog food with only the puppy face showing through Sebastian is enjoying his dinner on his new plate
December 26, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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Happy 1st night of #Hanukkah from me, @sqlbek.bsky.social, and #SebastiantheDog
A menorah lit for the first night of #Hanukkah is on a black table. In front of it are two bowls of Chinese food. Behind the table, Sebastian the dog is held up so you can't see who's behind him.
December 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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Loved watching Ginger Grant doing the community keynote at #PASSDataSummit! Great job!
Ginger on stage
November 8, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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More #sqlkilts at
#PASSDataSummit
November 8, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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Another #sqlkilt spotted at #PASSDataSummit
Kevin in his kilt
November 7, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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#sqlkilts spotted at #PASSDataSummit
Two attendees rocking their kilts
November 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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Now time for my session #PASSDataSummit
Me standing in front of the sign of the room for my session
November 6, 2024 at 9:53 PM
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In my seat for the first #newstars session at #PASSDataSummit with Haripriya Naidu. So proud of her!!!
Haripriya on the stage with Ben Weissman
November 6, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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Keynote at #PASSDataSummit being kicked off by @way0utwest.bsky.social
Steve Jones on stage starting the keynote
November 6, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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Today is a great day to support Women In Tech (WIT)! We have #datawit ribbons at #PASSDataSummit. I'll put some in the community zone and will be handing them out as I see you.
Light purple badge ribbons with #datawit in a dark purple font
November 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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We hadn't even made to baggage claim before the donut adventure began... #sqltrain @sqlbek.bsky.social
Andy proudly shows off the box for Blue Star Donuts Two Blue Star donuts with eyes in honor of Halloween sit in front of the box
October 31, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Received the email that I was officially re-awarded a Microsoft MVP for the Data Platform. This is not something I take for granted because I'm always in awe of what the other MVPs do for our community. I'm so honored and humbled to be part of this program.

#mvpbuzz
image of the email welcoming me to the MVP program
July 10, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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Hey look - I still know how to build a server! 😁
Back of the red server Red server made of LEGOs
May 10, 2024 at 10:09 PM
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The past couple of years has made Passover feel a little different, this year being no exception with everything that's going on right now.

Wishing all of those celebrating a very happy and meaningful #Passover!
A view of the table set for Passover, with a seder plate in the middle of the picture
April 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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Finally getting around to sharing the pic of my name on the wall at #MVPSummit. Honored and humbled to be here.
me pointing to my name on the MVP name wall
March 14, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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#SebastianTheDog wants to wish you a happy 8th night of #Hanukkah! (Pay no attention to the @sqlbek.bsky.social behind the candles)

I've enjoyed sharing my candles with you all. Hope this brings a little more light to your life this time of year.
All the candles of the menorah are lit. Sebastian the dog is peering over the edge of the kitchen island. Between the candles you can make out Andy's face.
December 15, 2023 at 1:04 AM
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Almost didn't get a chance to light them tonight but I made it. Happy 7th night of #Hanukkah !
December 14, 2023 at 4:23 AM