...and loading MRF data 37x faster!!!

After a rejuvenating two-week hiatus from LinkedIn, I am back with renewed energy and focus. During this time, I dedicated myself to nurturing personal relationships 🤝, investing in my well-being 💆‍♂️, and refining the business 🔧. Life may deliver its fair share of setbacks, but it is essential to keep pushing forward and learning from each experience 📈.

Recently, I faced a considerable challenge that tested my resilience and commitment to my clients 🎯. I had estimated a five-hour timeline for a deliverable, but the task of loading an MRF file into SQL Server took an unexpected 56 hours 😱. Despite utilizing a high-performance gaming PC, the process was significantly bottlenecked by a USB external hard drive, which was unable to efficiently store the raw MRF files, SQL tempdb files, and SQL database/log files.

As the deadline loomed, I felt the pressure to deliver on my promise ⏰. I spent an entire weekend monitoring the data load, anxiously hoping for its completion. Regrettably, this came at the cost of neglecting my family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Although I managed to meet the deadline, I couldn't consider this a true success. I realized that I needed to create a more reliable process to prevent such situations from recurring 🌱.

To address this issue, I invested in a powerful desktop PC 💻 that could complete the same data load in just 90 minutes – an astounding 37x improvement 🚀. While the computer was a significant investment, the reliability and peace of mind it has provided are priceless 💎.

This experience has reinforced the importance of balancing personal and professional priorities 🧘‍♂️ while continually seeking improvement. I am committed to building a business that is both reliable and conducive to a healthy work-life balance 🌐. I'm grateful for the lessons learned and am excited to continue moving forward with renewed vigor 💪.

Link to LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/briandcotter_returning-stronger-prioritizing-family-activity-7058734301172883456-b-6J?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop