Wayne Sheffield

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Wow, what a month. On March 22, 2014, the SQL Saturday train came into Richmond VA (RVA). I was one of the organizers of the event, and what a ride we had. The rough part of the ride started off earlier in the week. A freak spring snowstorm rolled through the region. Richmond was spared, […]

For those of you that know me, you know that I enjoy learning, and passing on what I have learned to others. As it turns out, this whole presenting thing has been an interesting path for me. (You can read more about the early disastrous presentations in my life here.) As I have started to […]

The PASS Summit 2012 schedule has been released, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve been selected to present a regular session during this event. The session that I’m presenting is: Table Variables and Temporary Tables: What you NEED to know! Almost all SQL developers are familiar with table variables and temporary tables. While each […]

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, I’ll be presenting “Table Vars and Temp Tables – What you NEED to know!” at SQL Saturday #111 in Alpharetta, GA (just north of Atlanta). Forget the tax man… come out and join me in this code filled session, where we’ll discover the differences and similarities of Temporary Tables and […]

On Saturday, March 10, 2012, I’ll be presenting “Table Vars and Temp Tables – What you NEED to know!” at SQL Saturday #110 in Tampa, FL. Come out and join me in this code filled session, where we’ll discover the differences and similarities of Temporary Tables and Table Variables, dispel some widespread myths about each, […]

I’m honored to have been selected to present two sessions at SQL Saturday #96 in our nation’s capital, Washington DC on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The first session is in room 7091 at 1:15pm: “Table Vars and Temp Tables – What you NEED to know!” Come join me in this code filled session, where we’ll […]

On Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 2:45 pm, I’ll be presenting “Table Vars and Temp Tables – What you NEED to know!” at SQL Saturday #87 in Louisville, KY. Come out and join me in this code filled session, where we’ll discover the differences and similarities of Temporary Tables and Table Variables, dispel some widespread […]

Recap of my first ever SQL PASS Summit – 2011: Saturday, Oct 8 – Travel day – I flew from Richmond VA to the Seattle / Tacoma International airport via Atlanta. The flight arrived early… 11:20pm (that’s 2:20am EST… yuck). Other than being in the airline system for 12 hours, it was pretty non-eventful. (But […]