Kevin Kline is a renowned database expert and software industry veteran. A long-time Microsoft SQL Server MVP and noted leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of PASS (the Professional Association for SQL Server, http://www.sqlpass.org) and the author of popular IT books like "SQL in a Nutshell". In addition to book writing, Kevin writes monthly columns for SQL Server Pro Magazine and Database Trends & Applications Magazine, and blogs frequently. Kevin is a top-rated speaker at industry trade shows worldwide.When he's not pulling his hair out over work, Kevin loves romance his wife, Rachel, spend time with his four kids and three step-kids, and digging in his garden. Kevin plays Spanish guitar (badly), is active in his church, and is passionate about innovation, invention, and business ethics issues.