Guy Bishop Email & Phone Number

Managing Database Support team, overseeing circa 4500 databases

Swindon

Lead DBA supporting the online bank, mortgage platforms and numerous other systems and projects. Working with numerous database technologies including SSIS, SSRS, Clustering, Availability Groups, Mirroring, Log shipping and Replication. Troubleshooting performance issues and database tuning. Assisting in the debugging of database applications and code. Consulting on both hardware and software configurations for both new and existing databases. Ensuring robust backup and DR policies are in place. Developing various administration solutions such as rebalancing HR payroll database partitions and automating the refresh of development environments.

Offered an employment break by Nationwide Building Society to realise a lifelong dream of travelling the world. Visited a total of 18 countries over 4 continents in 16 months.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Working in real time enterprise environments with over 4000 databases, overseeing project lifecycles from test through UAT, to live. Primarily responsible for the HR and payroll systems, administering the company’s 20000+ employees. Subject matter expert in SSIS, consulting on and troubleshooting several high level SSIS projects including employee expenses outsourcing and loan risk management processing.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Working closely with the marketing team to administer and develop the company’s business critical marketing database solution. Developing complex SQL routines and SSIS packages in a SQL2008 environment. A truly proactive role in identifying and developing improvements. Responsible for disaster recovery and server updates, and ensuring the integrity and security of data.

Swindon

Working in a SQL Server development and administration role, building my skills in SQL2008, SSIS and SSRS. A multiple server environment, supporting and developing both internal and client owned databases. Working closely with clients, building successful and maintainable solutions.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Initially promoted to head of stock audit processing after 6 weeks with 4 experienced staff to manage. In charge of setting up new store EPOS systems. Included spec and ordering of hardware. Responsible for the accuracy of Oracle and UNIX data. The provision of full weekend ‘on call’ support to all 135 stores, in addition to ensuring the smooth running of the main UNIX system updates, backups and macros.