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Illinois, United States

New York, NY, US

• Promoted to Executive Director and Principal Enterprise Architect to lead
• strategic architecture initiatives supporting innovation, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw enterprise-wide architectural transformations, providing vision and leadership to cross-functional teams to achieve excellence.
• Designed and implemented a scalable, secure data mesh architecture for the JADE platform, decentralizing data ownership and fostering efficient collaboration.
• Established data architecture standards, including interfaces, contracts, and governance frameworks, to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Delivered cloud-native solutions leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS technologies (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift), optimizing pipelines for performance and reliability.

New York, NY, US

• Led the architecture roadmap and vision for the JPMC Advanced Data Ecosystem (JADE) data mesh, supporting the bank’s multiyear public cloud transformation.
• Designed architecture leveraging AWS, GCP, and Azure to achieve scalability, security, and interoperability.
• Created a plan to consolidate all metadata catalogs and architected an in-house metadata catalog to replace Collibra, streamlining data discovery and governance.
• Aligned the roadmap with organizational objectives, addressing immediate needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Communicated architectural strategies to stakeholders, including CTO, Product Owners, and Engineering teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Facilitated discussions to refine strategies, gather feedback, and promote transparency.

New York, NY, US

• Developed the product vision and architecture roadmap for the Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Sybase, and DB2 Database-as-a-Service product line, aligning with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Defined strategic objectives to ensure scalability, performance, and security across the enterprise.
• Held Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for a $200 million budget, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiencies to deliver services within budget.
• Designed and implemented pricing models and cost recovery mechanisms to ensure financial sustainability and transparency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, address stakeholder needs, and refine the product roadmap.
• Communicated regularly with the CTO, Product Owners, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on strategy, progress, and performance.

New York, NY, US

• Built and managed a team of 35+ engineers across North America (NA), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Latin America (LATAM) to support database infrastructure deployment at JPMorgan.
• Recruited and developed a globally distributed team with diverse technical expertise to meet organizational objectives.
• Established clear roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols to ensure team alignment across regions.
• Provided ongoing mentorship and professional development to enhance team capabilities and performance.
• Oversaw the implementation of database solutions across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions to meet enterprise requirements.
• Conducted in-depth technical reviews and assessments to ensure solutions aligned with architectural and business standards.

New York, NY, US

• Built and managed a high-performing team of 25+ engineers across North America (NA), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Latin America (LATAM) to provide production support for the.
• Recruited, trained, and mentored team members to build a globally cohesive and technically skilled support organization.
• Defined and implemented support processes and protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all regions.
• Fostered a collaborative culture within the team, emphasizing knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Designed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance database performance and reliability.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify and address underlying issues affecting database operations.

Zurich, CH

• Designed and implemented a robust infrastructure framework to support mission-critical systems and general enterprise operations.
• Ensured the framework provided scalability, reliability, and optimal performance for a 24/7 operational environment.
• Integrated advanced monitoring and management tools to proactively address infrastructure issues and maintain uninterrupted service.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with enterprise requirements and growth projections.
• Developed comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) processes to safeguard critical operations.
• Designed and tested failover mechanisms to ensure rapid recovery from system-impacting issues with minimal downtime.

Plano, Texas, US

• Conducted a detailed analysis of business and technical requirements to define the scope of the Microsoft SQL Server implementation.
• Designed the database architecture to ensure scalability, high availability, and performance optimization for enterprise workloads.
• Created standards and guidelines for schema design, indexing strategies, and data normalization to maintain database integrity and efficiency.
• Engineered a comprehensive migration strategy, including data conversion and validation, to transition from legacy systems to Microsoft SQL Server with minimal disruption.
• Integrated Microsoft SQL Server into the existing IT ecosystem, collaborating with application developers, system administrators, and IT operations teams.
• Designed and implemented high-availability solutions such as failover clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and database mirroring to support business continuity.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Built and managed a team to provide systems and development support.
• Worked with customer DBA staff and internal development staff to deliver top-notch financial applications supporting customers' changing business needs.
• Identified issues with SQL replication (over 25 downstream systems) and provided workarounds for validating publications.
• Designed new logical and physical data models to support changing business needs.
• Presented new models to customer DBA groups and internal development teams.
• Created project schedules and maintained actuals for a team of six DBAs.

• Built and maintained a centralized Data Dictionary repository to document data architecture information for all applications.
• Provided database sizing guidelines for each release to ensure optimal resource allocation and performance.
• Conducted code reviews and provided development support for embedded TSQL, stored procedures, and triggers as needed.
• Designed and implemented an application to offload and replicate daily transactions to reporting tables and databases, improving reporting efficiency.
• Authored white papers on SQL Server 2000 implementation and maintenance procedures, serving as a reference for teams and stakeholders.
• Delivered detailed insights on new versions of SQL Server, including beta releases, to prepare teams for adoption and integration.

• Designed and implemented a central reporting database for Sears Headquarters in Hoffman Estates to support “The Great Indoors” point-of-sale system.
• Developed backend stored procedures, TSQL scripts, triggers, schemas, and embedded SQL for in-house applications to enhance functionality and performance.
• Conducted thorough code reviews for stored procedures, TSQL scripts, triggers, schemas, and embedded SQL to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Installed and configured SQL Server 7.0 and implemented Merge Replication across over 100 remote store locations to enable data consistency and scalability.
• Analyzed system and code performance to identify optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Utilized ERWin tools to analyze and refine logical and physical database schemas, ensuring alignment with business requirements.

• Analyzed design documents and deliverables to support system acceptance testing and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Performed comprehensive architecture analysis of the WeServeHomes.com infrastructure, including network infrastructure, server systems, network operating systems, web platform, clustered database systems, software.
• Developed best practices documentation based on analysis findings to guide future infrastructure design and implementation.

Irving, Texas, US

• Developed SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database install/upgrade applications for the Pathways Materials Management product at McKesson HBOC.
• Modified physical and logical database models to support product enhancements and improve system functionality.
• Designed and implemented product enhancements to move decision support off OLTP databases using SQL Server 7.0 Replication and in-house application modifications.
• Conducted code reviews and performance analysis of applications and reports, resulting in significant performance improvements.
• Authored technical content for the installation manual, including SQL Server and database install procedures.
• Produced hardware guidelines for implementing Pathways Materials Management software on HP, Compaq, and IBM clustered servers.

US

• Analyzed data processing requirements to design systems capable of supporting projected workloads.
• Managed a $1.3 million budget for the SQL environment, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.
• Led a team responsible for managing mission-critical Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL Server, and Informix systems.
• Designed and oversaw the migration of a new data center, ensuring seamless relocation from one location to another while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
• Provided feedback to management on salary adjustments and position advancements within the ITTS group.
• Interviewed and evaluated potential candidates for IT group positions to build a high-performing team.

Fort Mill, SC, US

• Managed server infrastructure at Western Wireless, providing ongoing support and administration.
• Designed and documented the deployment of a Windows domain infrastructure within a 45,000-node network at Weyerhaeuser.
• Collaborated with Microsoft Consulting Services to develop and pilot the deployment plan.
• Provided support for Microsoft's internal network within the Microsoft ITG group.

• Installed, configured, and repaired high-end PREPRESS equipment sold by VARITYPER, including Imagesetters, graphic workstations, Macintosh systems, IBM computers, and UNIX-based Raster Image Processors.
• Provided technical support across a wide geographic area, covering Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, California, Idaho, and New Jersey.
• Ensured reliable operation and optimal performance of advanced printing and imaging systems for clients in diverse locations.

• Installed, configured, and repaired UNIX, XENIX, and Basic 4-based Point of Sale (POS) systems to ensure reliable operation and seamless functionality for end users.

Associate Of Science - As, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

General Studies, General Studies