Whether your SQL Server is on-premises, running in an Azure Virtual Machine (IaaS), or deployed as a PaaS with Azure SQL Database, we deliver the expertise to secure, manage, and optimize your data. Our team includes former Senior Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Program Managers, DoD-experienced professionals, MVPs, and Microsoft Certified Masters and Architects – equipped to handle even the most complex challenges.
Microsoft Certified Master: Data Platform
Former Program Manager for Access Control in Azure SQL and SQL Server at Microsoft, Andreas led the redesign of SQL Server’s permission system and the external authorization framework used by Purview policies and Azure databases.
With 20+ years of SQL Server expertise, he is one of only seven Microsoft Certified Solutions Masters for Data Platform (MCSM) and a frequent speaker at international conferences. Andreas is also the founder of Sarpedon Quality Lab in Germany and owner of Sarpedon Quality Lab LLC in the US.
Read more about Andreas’s architectural philosophy at Andreas-Wolter.com.
Senior Consultant, DoD Database Security & Compliance
Adrian Rupp is a Senior Consultant at Sarpedon Quality Lab LLC and formerly served as Principal Program Manager for SQL Auditing at Microsoft. He authored the Auditing section of the Azure SQL Database Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), helping define security compliance requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense.
MCT, MCSE+Security
As a database architect, Ralf Dietrich has been working with SQL Server since version 6.5. He specializes in designing architecture for highly available, secure, and goal-oriented environments, delivering solutions that are both practical and cost-effective.
With extensive experience across logistics, retail, industrial, and financial sectors, he is well-versed in the complexities of IT processes. In addition to his role as managing director, he is actively engaged in prototyping, code reviews, and forensic analysis.
He shares his knowledge and expertise through on-the-job coaching, conference presentations, and contributions to the PASS community.
Our IT-partner for Security and Network services
RedEye Network Solutions LLC is a SOC 2 compliant managed security, network, cloud, and data backup & recovery services to clients in industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and manufacturing.
Our German partner company
SARPEDON Quality Lab was originally founded in 2009 in Germany by Andreas Wolter. After Andreas joined Microsoft, the company was taken over by his partners, Ralf Dietrich and Lars Lawrenz, and has continued to grow significantly since then.
With the establishment of SARPEDON Quality Lab USA, both companies now enjoy a strong transatlantic partnership.
While SARPEDON Quality Lab GmbH focuses primarily on the European market, we share many resources and development efforts.
