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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

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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