Steve sits down with Lee Brownhill, who by day helps clients optimize their SQL workloads in Azure and AWS at Cloud Rede, but is also a Redgate Ambassador, blogger and aspiring speaker. Lee talks about his interest in giving back to the SQL Server community through writing and speaking, having taken inspiration from others online and in-person at events, and naturally the conversation also touches upon AI, the cloud, and more. Lee's website: https://www.leebrownhill.com/ Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9
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Who Owns the Database?
Join Redgate Advocates Steve, Kellyn & Grant as they seek to answer the question: who owns the database? Hear everything from stories of being on-call 24/7 as a DBA and why it's not sustainable, to how the cloud is changing things today. Ultimately, the answer looks different everywhere. Tell us how it plays out in your world by joining the 2026 State of the Database Landscape Survey and be in with a chance to win new SQL Prompt with AI features: https://rd.gt/4pBCh9d Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9
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Coffee chat with Tom Hodgson
Steve Jones is at Redgate's Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate's Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate's innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they're working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom's thoughts on AI & LLMs in general – including why sometimes just the basic version of a model is enough. Redgate Foundry: https://foundry.red-gate.com/ Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9
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Coffee chat with Jeff Foster
Steve Jones sits down for a chat with Jeff Foster, Redgate's Director of Technology & Innovation, at the company's Cambridge, UK headquarters. The main subject covered is hugely topical – AI – with Jeff explaining how he feels about AI today and how it might impact us, and our jobs, in the future. You'll also learn a bit more about Jeff's background and Redgate's ways of working. Jeff's recommended read is 'The Unaccountability Machine' by Dan Davies. Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9
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Coffee chat with Mike Bowers
To kick off Season 3, host Steve Jones is joined by Mike Bowers, Chief Architect at data technology company FairCom. The conversation includes an overview of Mike's background, the work he does at FairCom, plenty of SQL talk, and advice on getting into the industry. FairCom: https://www.faircom.com/ Check out more Simple Talks podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9
Simple Talks, a Redgate Software podcast, features hosts Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey and Kellyn Gorman as they discuss technology adoption, career stories, industry challenges and more. From database management and DevOps, to data security and programming techniques, it's a must-listen for tech industry professionals and enthusiasts.
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