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Hello! I’m Chandler Gray.

I'm a Cloud Migration Specialist specializing in database administration and automation who leverages analysis, T-SQL, Terraform, and scripting to diagnose challenges and automate repeatable, scalable solutions.

Latest posts

Installing dbatools

Quick reference for installing dbatools with PowerShell
Setting Up an FTP Server on Ubuntu with vsftpd

Step-by-step guide to setting up an FTP server on Ubuntu using vsftpd, from VM creation to testing connections on your local network.
The Monty Hall Problem That Made Me a Better DBA

How Monty Hall helped me understand SQL Server’s bad plan choices.
Why I'm Finally Diving Into Snowflake and dbt

A personal reflection on why I finally decided to start learning Snowflake and dbt, what excites me about them, and what I’m discovering so far.
Stop Using SELECT *

Why SELECT * is a dangerous shortcut in SQL Server and why you should always explicitly list columns.

Recent projects

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Inside My Fantasy Baseball Analyzer

How I put together a full toolset for fantasy baseball using ESPN data, FanGraphs projections, and some practical stats.

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