Dedicated IT Application Manager highly regarded for expertise in leading local and remote development teams in the delivery of high-quality projects that exceed all client expectations. Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on management in all stages of the development life cycle, process, and methodologies which include analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation. Strong academic background includes an Associates in Computer Information Technology from Vatterott College combined with credentials as a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) and over 15 years of experience as a developer, administrator and manager for industry leaders. Articulate communicator with strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, able to understand business requirements to cross-collaborate and increase profits.■ Promoted several times with exceptional tenure at Scottrade, leading a team of up to 50 database developers and contractors in mission-critical development projects.■ Led the restructure of the development environment to match production systems in order to reduce deployment errors.■ Implemented several tools that enabled smoother integration between application and database developers.■ Reduced licensing costs by 50%, converting Development & QA environment systems to Developer Edition versions of SQL Server over the Enterprise and Standard Editions.■ Created analysis report recognized as critical to the success of one of the company’s most profitable marketing campaigns.I look forward to meeting you! You can reach me at 636-215-4600 or sheldon.m.williams@gmail.com