Hilary Cotter is an accomplished and experienced SQL Database Administrator, with a varied and prestigious professional background. Hilary studied Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and went on to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto, before returning to academic life to study at the University of Calgary.

Hilary has worked in IT for many years, building up a depth of experience in database administration, programming, and project management. Some of the organizations that Hilary has worked for include Microsoft, Associated Press, UBS, Johnson & Johnson, and Tiffany & Co. Hilary has also freelanced as a SQL Server consultant, and served as the Director of Text Mining for Relevant Noise.

A former SQL MVP, Hilary has contributed significantly to the database community through his work with organizations like sswug.org. As a published author, Hilary has authored books like "Expert SQL Server 2005 Development" and "Microsoft SQL Azure: Enterprise Application Development". Hilary is a sought-after speaker and has given numerous presentations to conferences worldwide.

Through his diverse professional background, Hilary has honed his skills in project management, database administration, software development, and programming languages like SQL, T-SQL, and C#. He is passionate about database technologies and is committed to staying current with the latest updates and trends in the field.