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What They Say about Dan Hotka

Companies who have benefited from my training/services:

ACT, Alliance Technologies, Allstate Insurance, AmDocs, Anheuser-Busch, APAC, AstraZeneca, Atex Media, BAE Systems, Baxter Co, Bectel-Bettis, Inc, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boston Scientific, Butler Mfg, City of Cedar Rapids, City of Ft. Collins, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City Utilities, Comcast, Data Sciences, DeCare Systems Ireland, Dekod, Denso, Dice.com, Direct Tech, Inc, E & J Gallo Winery, EMC, Flexco, Foremost Farms, General Mills, Goodman Fielder, Hon Office Furniture, ICBF, IDOT, IFMC, IHSenergy, Infineon, Irish Cattle Breaders Federation, IRS, International Paper, Iowa Telecom, Johnson County Community College, Lockheed Martin, Kansas University, Kansas State University, Kinematik, Koios, KRKA, LDS Church, LifeTouch, Logica, Medco, Mid American Energy, MIT Vacations, National Security Technologies, Nationwide, Navy, Northrup Gruman, Novartis, Now Health Group, Oracle Corp, Pearson Education, Perodua,  PIC, Pioneer Hybred, Pleasant CO, Proekspert, Prosoft, RX America, Quinn Healthcare, Raiffeisen Bank, Sentry Ins, State of Florida, State of Michigan, Steel Warehouse, TDS Telecom, Tele2, The Star, Trinity Logistics, TIS, TriStateGT, Trutek Inc, University of California, University of Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, US Cellular, USCG, US Cellular, VMWare, Vallent Technologies, Washburn University, Webmedia, Wells Fargo, Xerox Singapore, Zira

Advanced PL/SQL At Your Desk! (November 2009)

Mike Williams says: Thanks Dan. Great class, you've done a terrific job with all of it --
material, presentation, technical details, etc.

...he later writes:

Thanks for an excellent class. When I think back over how much you
packed into 5 half-day sessions, I'm amazed. I didn't know what to
expect from a web-based class, but it was almost like having you here
providing over-the-shoulder training. I appreciate how every topic was
peppered with how-to's, useful tips on performance, comparisons with
other methods, etc. It'll take me a while to digest everything you
covered, but I can start putting this to use right away. My only regret
is that I didn't have this class years ago, as I think back over all the
code I've written that could have been so much better. I'm definitely
planning to take your other course on SQL Performance Tuning; I can't
wait to see what I've been missing in that arena! Thanks again.

Advanced PL/SQL Tips and Techniques (Denver 5/09)

I loved the code examples and snippets to take with me.  Class very well laid out.  Dan's expertise in this area is exceptional.  I have learned some useful tips.  Great stuff!  I enjoyed the course and would certainly recommend to others.

Advanced PL/SQL Tips and Techniques (Chicago 3/09)

Trainer was knowledgeable and entertaining; All around excellent instructor; Answered all questions and was very thorough; Enjoyed his examples and personality - Please bring Dan back for future classes - he is excellent!

Oracle SQL Performance Tuning Course (Ireland 2/09)

Best courseware I've ever seen!  I'll definitely pull this out as reference at work.

 

Why Is My Oracle10g Database is Slower than my Oracle9i Database (April 2008 - Collaborate):

Stefan Gawalewicz wrote:

Great Presentation!  Thanks

Dwain Gibson wrote:

Your class was very informative and I am glad I attended it.

Keep up the good work! Thanks.

 

Feedback from TOAD Tips and Techniques Course

Al Hayes recently attended my TOAD Tips and Techniques course and says: "I was generating a list of the best things I learned in the class last
night and there were quite a few. Thanks again for a good class."

Discoverer10g Tips and Techniques at RMOUG (February 2008):

Tammy O'Keefe wrote:

Thanks so much! Your presentation made RMOUG worth it for me this year.
The other stuff was just icing on the cake.

EMail reply about my quarterly Newsletter

Key Gottry says: "I enjoy your articles, especially the one in DBAzine about histograms and stats. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience"


Tim Castilleja says: "Thanks for keeping me on your distribution list, I've since moved into a job where I'll be using SQL Developer more and more, I appreciate the tips you offer for maximizing the use of these tools."

 Greg Dora says: "Thanks for taking the time to send me your newsletter. As a 15 year Oracle DBA, now SAP (Basis) DBA new to 10g I found your information on "Tuning when no access to the code" to be right on target. "

Gorgon Lederman wrote: "Just wanted to say thanks for a great newsletter. I hadn’t realized that Oracle released an upgrade to the Trace Analyzer tool. Thanks for keeping me on the bleeding edge! "

Riyad Naser wrote:

Dear Dan;
> I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful and a happy
> holiday season. You have been a star in keeping us up to date with
> the endless fountain of tips, work arounds, and new and magical tricks
> to work with Oracle through out the year. We are looking forward to
> the new year and we all hope you'll continue to supply us with these
> nice and informative newsletters.
>
> Best wishes of a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.

Tuning When You Cannot Change the Code at Collaborate06 (April 2007):

Dwain Gibson wrote:

Hi Dan,

I attended your class entitled "Tuning SQL When You Cannot Change the
Code!" at the 2007 Collaborate conference in Las Vegas.

I thought your session was the best session I attended at the entire
conference.

Keep up the good work!

Tuning When You Cannot Change the Code at Collaborate06 (April 2006):

Tammy Harris wrote:

Excellent presentation at Collaborate 06! 

Dean Langford wrote:

I really enjoyed your session on Tuning When You Cannot Change The Code in Nashville. It was probably the most packed session that I attended, not to mention one of the most informative.

Amit Kopal wrote:

I really enjoyed your session. I actually thought that it was the best session out of everyone's I attended. 

Feedback from recent Oracle Developer10g Reports and Queries (web interface) on-site class:

Barb Hellman wrote:

BTW….Feedback on your training session was that you were the best trainer they’ve had. Good Job!!!!!

EMail about my Oracle9i Development by Example book:

Gerald King wrote:

First off, let me thank you for putting out Oracle9i development by example, I find it easy to follow, and it is helping me to understand how to use Oracle.

Reference from one client to a prospective client:

As Coordinator of Human Resources Development, I oversee training
and development for all of our employees (approximately 1400
employees). 
 
In May of this year, I hired Dan Hotka as an independent
contractor to train 36 of our programmers on our campus.  Dan worked with
one of our IT managers and myself to customize a SQL Tuning and
Troubleshooting program that would meet our specific training needs. 
 
The resulting program exceeded our expectations, and our employees came out of
the training with skills that they were able to immediately apply to their
jobs.
 
From my perspective, one of Dan's greatest strengths as a trainer is that
he has real world experience using the software.  He's not just a trainer
who has learned the software and teaches a class.  When I contract with a
trainer, I expect him to be able to answer specific questions that our
employees have about the work they are doing.  Dan was able to take on that
consulting role and apply the software to the work we are doing here.
 
We have recently approved our development plans for FY04, and I am certain
that we will be working with Dan to develop training programs again this
year.  I would most definitely recommend Dan Hotka to our best clients
because of the real world experience he brings to the classroom and his
willingness to meet our specific training needs.
 
Regards,
 
(name and company withheld by request)
Coordinator Human Resources Development
not-for-profit organization
Iowa City, IA

Oracle Advanced SQL Tuning Tips and Techniques  Workshop Attendees say :

  • "This was a great class, if for no other reason than it's super to learn from someone who knows their stuff as well as you do!"
  • "Excellent class! I liked all the examples and morals of each of them.  It really was tailored to my needs"
  • "Learned a lot of interesting things, the length was good and the pace was excellent, this was good training"
  • "Enjoyed the class, learned a lot.  Nice having someone who spoke in plain text instead of talking over my head.  Thank you"
  • "I liked the hints for Data Warehouse/Oracle9iR2 topics"

Oracle Tuning & Troubleshooting Workshop Attendees say (Spring 2003):

  • "Excellent Tips"
  • "Instructor very knowledgeable"
  • "Excellent Presentation Skills & a good sense of humor"
  • "Good presentation and information"

Various Comments

  • I clicked the link in DBAzine, which give me a treasure for tuning & new way for tuning DB. I am downloading
    your JSTuner. It must be helpful for me. Thanx in adv.

Trade Show Attendees say (RMOUG 2005, RMOUG 2004, IOUG-A 2003, ODTUG 2003, IOUG-A 2002, ODTUG 2002, Apps World 2002):

  • Dan is knowledgeable about subject, delivers it well.
  • Excellent.
  • Fun with a dry topic.
  • Dan's enthusiasm at the very end of Training Days
  • Didn't drag - Never boring - Good information
    Entertaining - great speaker
  • "He knows his stuff"
  • "Good pace of presentation - gave me ideas"
  • "Relevant to my job"
  • "Very effective, interactive speaker; very knowledgeable"

Sales Managers say (Sales Manager, Quest Software, UK Office):

  • "The probability of the sale closing is greatly enhanced if you have been there."
  • "You definitely add value to our sales cycle."

User Group Administrators say (the gentleman wishes to remain anonymous):

  • "We regularly draw about 40 attendees, we planned for 80 for your speaking appointment, and 110 showed up!"