Last time we met (ah, such a wonderful time), I did a once over of my accomplishments for 2012. While I was pleased with the results, we must remember that career development is an ongoing process. With 2012 in the review mirror, it’s time to put my 2013 goals to paper.
Submit to speak at the PASS Summit.
3 chapter presentations (a mix of virtual and “meat-space”).
Note, I’m just submitting to Summit. I have no illusions about this one, many people tried for years before they were accepted. I need to get my foot in the water and start beefing up my presentations to Summit quality. No, I won’t be doing Bob Ward(@bobwardms) or Adam Machanic(@adammachanic) level stuff, I’m quite happy in the 100-300 range, but I feel there’s a real need for that sort of stuff in the community and I plan to bring my A game.
Continue to focus on automation and monitoring.
Blog about my server inventory and automated restore testing processes.
Get the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) by June.
Get the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert(MCSE): Data Platform by end of year.
Wow, how’s that for vague? That’s intentional, as I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, but I want to put this to paper to hold myself accountable. Basically, I had a really cool idea at this year’s Summit and I really want to go for it. Keep your eyes open for more on this throughout the year.
As you can see, I’m loading up on 2013 like a starving man at an all you can eat buffet. It’s exciting and intimidating, but most of all, it’s achievable. Nothing on this list is out of my reach. Also, many of these things fold into one another, such as my presentations meshing with my blogging meshing with my seekrit project (ah HA! Parallelization!). I’m ready to take it all on, ‘cause it’s gonna be awesome!
Good list, Mike. Hope to see you at a few events this year.