Annabel retired from Redgate Software this week. Across most of my career at Redgate, I’ve participated in many events, some we hosted, some we sponsored. At most of these events, Annabel has been a part of organizing, financing, executing (or all three) the events with me. From SQL in the City to SQL Saturdays to Redgate Summits to the PASS Summit, she and I have been in so many cities and venues around the world.
She has become a dear friend, and someone I look forward to seeing. A friendly face, a supportive friend, a joy to be around.
I’m happy for her future, sad she’s moving on, and grateful for the time we shared together. I look forward to quiet lunches and drinks, but will miss the chaos of travel and events.
I have so many memories across the years. Annabel might be the person I’ve worked with the most in my career. We’ve stood on stages together. I don’t have a picture of us, since I’m often on stage, but here she is with Kendra.
We’ve prepped for broadcasts
and she’s delivered the openings.
We’ve celebrated after events in the US
In Australia
We’ve had so many smiles, together
and with friends.
We’ve sat in meetings (clearly she’s not as excited a Becky)
We’ve had so many group shots
We’ve had fun
We’ve worked ourselves hard
We’ve celebrated family
And we’ve even gone to a deserted island
If you’ve enjoyed a Redgate event, you likely have Annabel to thank.
I wish her well in retirement and I look forward to hearing how wonderful life is over lunch in Cambridge this fall.
