Ep. 210 Chris Dellaway: MongoDB Community Champion and William Zola Award Winner

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This is a podcast episode titled, Ep. 210 Chris Dellaway: MongoDB Community Champion and William Zola Award Winner. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we feature Chris Dellaway, a MongoDB Community Champion and the recipient of the 2023 William Zola Award. Chris shares his journey with MongoDB, starting from his initial engagement in 2016 to achieving dual certification. He discusses the motivations behind his active participation in MongoDB forums and Stack Overflow, emphasizing the value of community support and knowledge exchange. Chris's contributions to the MongoDB community, his role in shaping the Associate Atlas Administrator exam, and his involvement with MongoDB University are highlighted. Additionally, the conversation covers significant MongoDB developments, including the launch of Atlas and its impact on database management. Chris also provides insights into the Toronto MongoDB User Group, revealing the importance of user groups in learning and networking. This episode offers a deep dive into the experiences of a MongoDB community leader, shedding light on the significance of community awards and the continuous evolution of MongoDB technology.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>William Zola Award - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola</a></li><li>MongoDB University - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-university" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-university</a></li><li>MongoDB .local NYC - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc</a></li><li>MongoDB .local Toronto - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto</a></li><li>MongoDB User Group Toronto - March 26th - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug</a></li><li>Chris on the community - <a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris</a></li></ul>

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In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we feature Chris Dellaway, a MongoDB Community Champion and the recipient of the 2023 William Zola Award. Chris shares his journey with MongoDB, starting from his initial engagement in 2016 to achieving dual certification. He discusses the motivations behind his active participation in MongoDB forums and Stack Overflow, emphasizing the value of community support and knowledge exchange. Chris's contributions to the MongoDB community, his role in shaping the Associate Atlas Administrator exam, and his involvement with MongoDB University are highlighted. Additionally, the conversation covers significant MongoDB developments, including the launch of Atlas and its impact on database management. Chris also provides insights into the Toronto MongoDB User Group, revealing the importance of user groups in learning and networking. This episode offers a deep dive into the experiences of a MongoDB community leader, shedding light on the significance of community awards and the continuous evolution of MongoDB technology.

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