RAM: Array Database Management through Relational Mapping
A.R. van Ballegooij · UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam) · 2009
The cover of this book may seem to have no relation to the subject of this thesis, it does, however, have everything to do with me, the author.The image on the cover is taken from the design tattooed on my arm and is a personal expression of the person I am today.I am a very different person now than I was ten years ago and I am convinced that this change is, for a significant part, a result of my experiences as a PhD student: I've broadened my horizons by working with foreign colleagues and being allowed to travel to many parts of the world; I've been humbled by experiencing first hand that there are people that are a lot smarter than I am; I've had to learn to deal with stress and discover my limitations; And I've had a good time along the way.In hindsight, I can honestly state that I feel privileged to have been given the great many opportunities presented to me.I have learned more than I ever imagined possible and met a great many wonderful minds along the way.Yet, it is a good thing that back in 1999 I did not know what I know now: I imagine I would never ever have started the journey.