Knowledge and wisdom

  • Authors:
  • Pat Helland

  • Affiliations:
  • Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA

  • Venue:
  • ACM SIGMOD Record - Tribute to honor Jim Gray
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Jim Gray was my mentor and friend for almost 25 years. Even before we met, he was changing my life through his writings. Jim continually and patiently nudged me to strive for more, accomplish more, and to pass these gifts on to others. He embodied those attributes that I most want to emulate. Jim influenced those around him both by sharing in his immense knowledge and by listening and guiding. Even more, he created a community that fostered growth and sharing across competitive boundaries with a clear ethical compass. This paper summarizes my experiences with Jim's approach to nurturing and mentoring.