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I am responsible for defining technical direction for Data Governance tools. I also am tasked with being the technical expert on our toolset. I serve as the technical liaison to the IT department. I am also involved in determining and implementing the strategic direction of data governance.

Table design using dimensional modeling based on methodologies defined by Ralph Kimball.Developed ETL processes using PL/SQL and UNIX shell scripting.Key developer on pricing optimization projectTuned application from 38 days to 12 minutes using database tuning and application threading opportunities.Managed cross functional team to provide support for data warehouse and enterprise reporting solutions.Lead projects to provide data to third party vendors for value-added applications.Performed HR activities such as interviews, hires and performance reviews.Trained and mentored new team members in ETL development as well as training other application teams in Oracle performance improvement techniques.Assisted in training end users in the Cognos ad hoc reporting tool.Participated in a cross-functional team to improve sales reporting. Served as Cognos Server Administrator.

Responsible for design, maintenance, and implementation of databases for existing and new computer systems. Assisted development teams in designing tables using relational data modeling techniques. Set up and maintained replication using Sybase Replication Server. Converted databases from Access to SQL Server for enhanced functionality and stability. Created database objects in Adabas, Sybase, Oracle and SQL Server database environments. Aided application teams in solving performance issues with SQL queries and troubleshooting of queries returning erroneous results.

Gather requirements from end-users.Design the solution.Develop application code to implement the solution.Evaluate new technology.Provide end-user support.

I was responsible for highway layout design as well as related design areas; such as erosion control. I also designed the first retaining wall built by the state of Missouri using Gabion baskets.