Michael Coles is a New Jersey-based independent consultant, contributor to the SQL Server MVP Deep Dives book, and author of several books and articles. He is a Microsoft MVP specializing in SQL Server development.

Nakul Vachhrajani is a systems development professional with Patni Computer Systems Limited.

Robert Pearl, President of Pearl Knowledge Solutions, Inc. , and SQL MVP, has grown through the ranks as a solutions-oriented Senior Database Administrator/Engineer and has over 12+ years of experience in the management of critical database operations. His focus has allowed him to become an expert in Microsoft SQL technology.

Robert Dennyson is a programmer in BandyWorks Solutions who enjoys speaking at user groups, writting blogs and forums for .Net and BI. Robert has developed few custom applications for his college and community when he studieded in the Sacred Heart College, School of Computing. Nowadays, Robert loves writing blogs about BI development and .Net programming. For his day job, Robert is a programmer with BandyWorks Solutions, a software development firm of 35 professionals based in Virginia, and dedicated to custom web application, BI development.

I am a freelance SQL Server DBA & Developer working in the UK, concentrating mainly on Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. My background over the last 10+ years covers a variety of different roles, including development, team leading and project management, however my preferred work is in relational databases and in particular SQL Server.

Manoj Bhadiyadra is a Microsoft Technology Expert (SQL Server Database, BI, SSIS,SSAS,SSRS). He is activie member in most of the SQL Server Community Portals. He holds a Masters of Computer Applications (MCA) and number of certifications, including MCSD, Brainbench Certification (.NET). He is PMP Certified with good standing. Currently working with one of the TOP MOST IT Giant as DBA/Database Architect, BI Expert.

Vinod Kumar works as a Technology Evangelist (Databases and BI) with Microsoft India specializing primarily on SQL Server. He has been working in the industry on various Microsoft technologies for the past 8+ years and been MVP - SQL Server for more than 3+ years before joining Microsoft.

I am an MCITP (Database Administration) and work as a Senior DBA with Kindred Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company based out of Louisville KY. I have 12 years of experience using SQL Server, my first version was 6.5. I am also founder lead of the local chapter of Professional Association of SQL Server (PASS) and am involved in various volunteering activities with PASS. My specific SQL Server interests include DBA stuff (backup/restores, tlogs, monitoring), TSQL stuff (I started as a database developer on TSQL), and a bit of clustering and replication. I am also familiar with most of the major tools available in the market for SQL Server, particularly those from RedGate, Quest and Idera.

Pinal Dave is a Microsoft Technology Evangelist (Database and BI). He has written over 1800 articles on the subject on his blog at http://blog.sqlauthority.com. He has 7+ years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and a number of certifications, including MCTS, MCDBA and MCAD (.NET). He is also Regional Mentor for PASS Asia. Prior to joining Microsoft he was awarded Microsoft MVP award for three continuous years for his contribution in community.

Madhivanan is a SQL Server MVP, working as an assistant Project Manager at Ellaar Infotek, Chennai, India. He holds a Master Degree in Computer Science. See his blog.