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Kevin M. Sparenberg

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Technical Content Manager, Community, SolarWinds

Kevin M. Sparenberg

Kevin's first computer was the family TI-99/4A. He's learned computing the best way possible: by fixing his own broken machines. He was a SolarWinds customer for nearly 10 years before joining the company. He's worked the range of IT jobs: from the 3-person consultancy to the international law firm. Along the way, he's become a SolarWinds advocate and evangelist of monitoring glory. His passions include shooting archery, blacksmithing, playing D&D, and helping IT professionals leave at a reasonable time each and every day.

The Latest Posts Featuring Kevin M. Sparenberg
THWACKcamp 2018 – There’s an API for That: Introduction to the SolarWinds Orion SDK
September 24, 2018
Security
We’re sure getting excited for THWACKcamp™ 2018, and I’m particularly excited for you to join me at one of my sessions, There’s an API for That: Introduction to the SolarWinds®…
Dungeon Mastering in IT (Part the Fourth)
January 26, 2018
Network
Flood of Kobolds vs. Epic Boss Fight I had a group where I was running a dragon-themed adventure. Before you gasp and say mockingly, “In Dungeons & Dragons, there are…
Dungeon Mastering in IT (Part the Third)
January 25, 2018
Network
Short-Circuiting your Adventure I’ve noted that preparation and planning are some of the hallmarks of both a good DM and IT professional, but sometimes planning gets short-circuited. In the past,…
Dungeon Mastering in IT (Part the Second)
January 24, 2018
Network
This is the second post in a post that started in Part the First. CRIT! Unplanned Good/Bad Randomness is a part of life.  This has widespread areas of affect: from…
Dungeon Mastering in IT (Part the First)
January 23, 2018
Network
So, here’s the first confession: I’m an über nerd.  I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) since I was about 16 years old.  It was also about that time (possibly…
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