HUG Access SIG Meeting 6:30 pm, April 18, 2018, at JCCC, Regnier Center - 3rd Floor, RC 355

Presentation 1

Title:  Access Databases with Kaggle Data

Presenter:  Janet Gelsinger

Description:  As we build database skills, Kaggle is an easy way to learn by working with different types of data that are available to download.  Kaggle offers a wide variety of datasets, for example:  technology, science, movies, music. See:  www.Kaggle.com

Bio:  Janet Gelsinger is a Data Architect for www.Hallmark.com.  Data Architects work to understand what data already exists and how new projects can utilize existing data as well as add new data to support new functionality.  This work includes working on project teams to do database design, data profiling and data modeling.

Presentation 2

Title:   Linked Tables and Databases

Presenter:    Jim Watkins, Jr.

Description:  This month for the advanced presentation we are going to examine Linked Tables and Databases. Would you like to improve performance on your linked tables? How do you minimize Record Navigation? What is Data Entry mode?  We will explore all of this and much more.

Bio:  Jim Watkins is a senior developer for Heritage Computer Consulting & Services, Inc. HCCS is a 27 year old Computer Consulting firm located in Overland Park, Kansas specializing in providing custom solutions to real world challenges for their clients.

Q&A Session:

Bring your Access questions for the group to answer, explore or brainstorm ideas.

Upcoming Meetings: 

5/16/18 – RC 355

6/20/18 – RC 353

7/18/18 – RC 353

8/15/18 – RC 353

9/19/18 –  RC 185

10/17/18 – RC 185