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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Monitors development, QA, load, and production SQL Server databases in Azure (VM and SQL Database)to identify and address performance bottlenecks and gather capacity information.Documents SQL Server database administration processes and standard operating procedures.Creates and maintains jobs to perform maintenance tasks such as database backups (Full, Differential, andLog) and index rebuilds/reorgs.Captures SQL Server data via Extended Event sessions to diagnose potential issues with long-runningqueries, tempdb and transaction log file growth, query plan cache volatility, and SQL Agent job executiontimes.Monitors Azure SQL Elastic Pools to identify potential configuration changes.

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

Managed MySQL, Snowflake Cloud, Amazon Redshift relational database management systems in a SaaS environment for e-commerce clients. Reduced database instance CPU and memory issues by tuning long-running SQL queries, thereby minimizing interruptions to customer operations. Managed ETL jobs including DDL changes to destination data warehouse systems, ensuring the reliability (on time processing of the job and matching data between the source and destination databases) of the ETL system. Reviewed and implemented DDL and DML changes to development and production databases.

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Monitors development, QA, load, and production SQL Server and MariaDB instances for performance bottlenecks and capacity information.Applies security best practices to datastore instances.Reviews and verifies SQL code changes and new implementations.Creates and develops SQL Server and MariaDB database objects such as stored procedures, views, tables, triggers, etc.Creates physical data models for SQL Server and MariaDB.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Monitors client Game and Report Servers for performance bottlenecks and capacity informationModifies and creates processes that automates database administration tasks on client SQL ServersVerifies code changes and new implementations via test virtual machinesCreates and develops SQL Server and MySQL database objects such as stored procedures, views, tables, triggers, etc.Creates physical data models for SQL Server and MySQL

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Documented policies and procedures (capacity and performance monitoring), SQL Server information (specs, usage, version, etc), and knowledge base information in the IS Knowledge Management System. Mentored and trained junior level database administrators on corporate policies and procedures, as well as SQL Server administration duties and best practices. Managed the SQL Server migration of databases from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008; this migration included work breakdown structure meetings and the creation of project schedule and milestones. Organized testing of new SQL Server 2008 instance with Business Intelligence (Cognos and SQL Server Analysis Services) and Data Integration (DataStage) groups. Managed the SQL Server migration of databases that support the company ecommerce website. Served as the primary database resource for migrating ecommerce databases from a SQL Server 2000 cluster to a SQL Server 2005 cluster. Provides primary database administration support for Epicor eBackOffice (AP/AR/GL package), STARS Risk Management, and the company Data Warehouse. Support for these systems includes database maintenance jobs, database tuning, user security, RAID design, file group planning and implementation, and building and deploying custom reports using SQL Server Reporting Services 2005. Designed and implemented a Disaster Recovery solution for the AP/AR/GL financial application using SQL Server Integration Services and Litespeed for SQL Server. Managed and implemented DBA work for ecommerce Disaster Recovery solution using SQL Server 2005 Database Mirroring: the solution includes designing the solution, producing tasks for work breakdown structure, delegating tasks to other DBAs, documenting setup and troubleshooting procedures, and implementing monitoring and alert jobs.

Worked on converting Oracle 8i database to SQL Server 2000. This project included converting table DDL, re-writing stored procedures, Oracle packages and triggers. Assisted developers in tuning application to take advantage of SQL Server 2000 features such as table variables and instead of triggers.

Setup workstations connected to a Novell NetWare, and later on, a Microsoft NT Domain network, ensuring LAN and Internet connectivity. Responsible for upgrading and troubleshooting software and hardware components for 1300 computers firm wide. Responsible for user administration, security and network performance on Novell Networks and NT Domains. Configured and maintained communication protocols (NetBEUI, IPX/SPX and TCP/IP). Served as an information, advisory, and training resource to LAN users at all sites within organization Advised on the correction of routine and unusual problems. Provided direction in planning configurations and specifications. Migrated 1000+ users from MS Mail to MS Outlook 97 (Exchange Server). Planned and managed a project to make 100+ PC’s Y2K compliant. Served as Lead Analyst for two remote sites. Planned and implemented customized training for the Support Analyst Team (LAN Technicians).

Organized and implemented the migration of ten Sybase database servers and seven MS SQL Servers to an EMC Symmetrix SAN solution; decreased implementation time by reviewing and refining processes after each server migration. Assisted Software Developers with implementing database server for Onyx CRM solution on MS SQL Server 7.0 Enterprise Edition. Significantly decreased database administrative time by providing documentation on SQL Server, Sybase and Replication environment, and operationalizing tasks such as user administration. Created custom database objects (tables, views, stored procedures) for MS SMS (Systems Management Server) software license reporting for IT Purchasing Department. Centralized record keeping for Unix and NT servers by designing and creating a database for technical infrastructure teams. Implemented DTS packages to assist in parsing through and loading files from Unix system.Consulted on and tested Disaster Recovery and High Availability implementations using F5 Big IP and Sybase Replication Server. Setup, configured and maintained MS SQL Server v6.5, MS SQL Server v7.0 and MS SQL Server 2000 environment; documented installation procedures, including O/S pre-work, maintenance job setup and Service Pack installation. Setup and configured MS SQL Server 2000 Active/Active Cluster with MS SQL Server Replication. Setup and configured Sybase ASE 11.03 and 11.9.2 servers; wrote Unix (Sun Solaris) Korn Shell scripts to perform maintenance and post installation tasks. Setup and maintained Sybase ASE replicated environment with Replication Server 11.5. Managed backups and recoveries for MS SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0, Oracle 8.x and Sybase ASE 11.x using BMC SQL Backtrack. Assisted Software Developers optimize queries, create and install database objects and develop standard security scheme. Consulted business units and Software Developers on optimal hardware solutions for MS SQL Server installations.

Managed and tracked orders to ensure prompt and precise delivery of PC client/server products. Provided technical support and system configuration assistance for Fortune 500 companies. Designed and implemented "productivity tools" for proactive organization customer needs. Facilitated a "National Branch Communications Roll-out" for over 90 branches nationwide.

B.A., Religious Studies

Masters, Business Administration