@CaryMillsap
A blog about design, software development, performance analysis, learning, writing, and running a business.
I'm known by many around the world as an Oracle optimization specialist, because I've done that type of thing for a living since the early 1990s. I'm a former Oracle executive.
I have three children who aren't children anymore, and a startup that isn't a startup anymore. My company makes Oracle optimization software.
I've written books including "Optimizing Oracle Performance," "Tracing Oracle," and "Mastering Oracle Trace Data." My latest book is called "How to Make Things Faster." It's for anybody who's curious about why systems perform the way they do, and what you can do about it.
I do a lot of public speaking. I've never—not once—given a presentation using slides I didn't make myself. I love to think and write and help people make things better.
I am available for keynotes, workshops, and coaching engagements on topics detailed at https://method-r.com.
Sep 8, 2023 · 5 min read · In my recent Christmas story article, I mentioned that, to master a skill, there are three assets you need: knowledge, tools, and network. Actually, there are two more—making five in all—and they're really important. I've learned and relearned them a...
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Aug 31, 2023 · 5 min read · Here's a quiz for you. It's the intro to a true story with a happy ending: Executives report a problem with Payroll processing. It's so slow that they're not able to pay people on Fridays like they're supposed to. Employees are retaliating by vandal...
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