Sheeri Kritzer Cabral has a master's degree in computer science specializing in databases from Brandeis University and currently works as a MySQL DBA for The Pythian Group, a remote database administration solution. She has a background in systems administration. Unstoppable as a volunteer and activist since age 14, Cabral founded and organizes the Boston, Massachusetts, USA, MySQL User Group. She also produces OurSQL: The MySQL Database Podcast for the Community, By the Community and the corresponding videocast and is the treasurer of Technocation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing resources and educational grants for IT professionals.