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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

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.
How to Set SQL Server Autogrowth for All Databases (and Why You Should)

Standardize SQL Server autogrowth settings across all databases with a simple script. Learn why setting consistent filegrowth sizes helps control VLF fragmentation, improves performance, and avoids legacy misconfigurations.
How to Safely Shrink a SQL Server Transaction Log File

Learn how to shrink a SQL Server transaction log file with DBCC SHRINKFILE, understand the risks, and discover best practices for log file management to maintain database health.

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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