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Baton Rouge's community for SQL Server & data platform pros.

BRSSUG meets monthly at Jones Creek Regional Library for technical talks, demos, and community connection. Free and open to everyone.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Breaking the Curse of Knowledge — Communicating Clearly With Non‑Technical Teams · Scott Hunter
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What is BRSSUG?

The Baton Rouge SQL Server User Group has been connecting local technology professionals for years. We're a free, community-run group focused on SQL Server, the Azure data platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft data tools.

Meetings feature presentations from local experts and Microsoft MVPs, followed by open discussion and networking. Whether you're a seasoned DBA, a BI developer, or just getting started — you're welcome here.

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Scott Hunter

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Breaking the Curse of Knowledge — Communicating Clearly With Non‑Technical Teams

This talk explores one of the biggest hidden barriers to effective communication between technical and non‑technical teams: the Curse of Knowledge. Once you understand something deeply, it becomes almost impossible to…

Former television reporter turned tech professional with a passion for making complex ideas clear and engaging for any audience. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and bring a storyteller’s mindset to data…

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