Summary: <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/madeirasqlserverradio/SQLServerRadio_Show019.mp3">Download Episode (mp3)</a> Show 19 was recorded at the SQLBits conference in London, where we had the pleasure to interview PASS President, Thomas LaRock (<a href="http://thomaslarock.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SQLRockstar" target="_blank">twitter</a>). We talk to Tom about his long time volunteering at <a href="http://sqlpass.org">PASS</a> and about his current role as the president of the organization. Among other topics, we cover: * What does it mean to be PASS president? * What's the path to being on the board of directors? * How does Tom manage to balance between his job at Solarwinds, his role at PASS and his family? * How did 24 Hours of PASS come to the world? * What is PASS Summer Camp? * And more.. About Tom: Tom LaRock works as a <a href="http://www.solarwinds.com/head-geeks/thomas-larock.aspx" target="_blank">Head Geek </a>for <a href="http://www.solarwinds.com/products/" target="_blank">Solarwinds</a>, where his mission is to give IT and Data Professionals longer weekends. He also serves as the president of the PASS board of directors. He's a Microsoft Certified Master, a SQL Server MVP, a VMWare vExpert, and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He has over 15 years experience in the IT industry in various roles such as programmer, developer, analyst, and database administration. Tom is also the author of <a href="http://dbasurvivor.com" target="_blank">DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA</a> and have participated in the technical review of several other books. <a href="http://www.sqlserverradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/3b39f4f.jpg"></a>
