Jamie Shell Email & Phone Number

Waco, Texas, United States

As the Lead Database Administrator at Texas Farm Bureau, I play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our database infrastructure to support operational and strategic objectives. With a focus on reliability, performance, and security, I lead a dedicated team of database administrators responsible for ensuring the integrity of our critical business systems.Key Responsibilities:Database Management: Overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL, across multiple environments.Team Leadership: Providing guidance and leadership to a team of database administrators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.Database Optimization: Implementing strategies to optimize database performance, including query tuning, index optimization, and resource allocation.Security and Compliance: Enforcing security policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX.Disaster Recovery Planning: Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.Technology Evaluation and Implementation: Evaluating new database technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance our database infrastructure and support business needs.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand database requirements and effectively communicate initiatives and recommendations.I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive organizational success and am committed to delivering high-quality database solutions that meet the evolving needs of Texas Farm Bureau. Let's connect to explore how I can contribute to the success of your team.

Waco, Texas, United States

Austin, Tx

Administering and maintaining approximately 110 instances of MS SQL 2000 through 2012 database systems consisting of over 900 individual databasesAdministering and Monitoring all redundancy SQL server implementations; services include database Mirroring, Clustering, Replication and similar database fail-safe implementationsInstall as required/mandated anti-virus and/or security patchesMonitor all SQL databases for security breaches; investigate possible breaches with security personnelResearch and integrate commercial off the shelf software and hardware products with developing, monitoring and administering VA-FSC databasePlan, document and test for continuity of operations (COOP), which includes, but is not limited to disaster recovery and IT contingencySupport Development, Test, Pre-Prod, and Production SQL Server EnvironmentsUpgrading all SQL 2008R2 and later versions to 2012 to be within Federal STIG Baseline ConfigurationDevelop reports from SQL Meta data using current MS SQL technologies, which included T-SQL, SSRS, Excel, and SSIS. Assist Developer with query tuning. Troubleshooting and assessment of pre-existing database issues in cases of performance degradation, functionality failure, or end-users issues. Developing and managing backup recovery plans and performance tools for MS-SQL database systems Developed PowerShell Script to monitor Meta Data, Disk Space, Backups, Jobs and Maintenance, and database growth reports.

Temple, Texas

Documenting configuration setup and changes for all systems in the institution. Installing, setting up, and tuning MS-SQL database instances according to vendor, Microsoft, and/or developers’ best practices. Contacting application/database vendors for technical support. Analyzing and troubleshooting existing database systems. Developing and managing backup recovery plans and performance tools for MS-SQL database systems. Designing & creating relational database objects such as tables, views, and indexes using SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL Language. Monitoring user access to the database. Providing technical assistance to other team members, project leaders, and user groups. Scheduling and performing after hour configuration changes, installs, or updates. Remaining on standby for emergency issues related to MS SQL server and related applications. Manage multiple version of SQL Server Editions from SQL 2000 to SQL 2012. Experience using PowerShell, used to automate maintenance of SQL Server databases and updates. Created and executed SQL statements in both SQL production and development environments. Resolved issues within production database using T-SQL queries.Provided SQL Support to front end users. Create multiple reports using both SSRS and Visual Studio to automate daily duties SQL Server checks, as well reports for customers.Develop reports from SQL Meta data using current MS SQL technologies, which included T-SQL, SSRS, Excel, and SSIS. Database Migration from SQL 2000, 2005, 2008 2008R2 to 2012. As well as performed additional application configuration that supports the Upgraded changes. Provided administration assisted and performance tuning of SQL server implementations, by locating slow executing area, relieving bottlenecks that resulted in affecting application performance and server efficiency. Daily task included handling user’s permissions, space issues, maintenance issues, and making sure backups ran successfully.

Killeen, Texas

Platoon Sergeant for a 35 man Bradley equipped Infantry platoon consisting of rifle squad, a weapon squad, and four Bradley vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours; responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on MOUT, limited visibility and precision operations; responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $8 Million.

Master'S Degree, Information Systems Mgmt/Data Administration And Mgmt, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Dean's ListCourses: Enterprise Data Mgmt and Admin Database Security Business Intelligence.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems/Information Systems Security, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Dean's ListCourses: Info Syst Sec Planning & Audit Web Security Business Continuity Data Privacy.