Steve Strate Email & Phone Number

Tulsa, Ok, Us

Manage team of Data Analysts to produce reporting and data export for ministry.

Bartlesville, Ok

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Senior Database Administrator. Responsible for daily management (installation, maintenance, backup, planning, availability, integrity, performance) of the mainframe/open system databases and database products. Evaluate and recommend database products/utilities (Quest, Idera), development tools, and technologies for use within the County. Assist in the implementation of vendor solutions & database upgrades. Responsible for mainframe/open systems database/application access and source code… Show more Senior Database Administrator. Responsible for daily management (installation, maintenance, backup, planning, availability, integrity, performance) of the mainframe/open system databases and database products. Evaluate and recommend database products/utilities (Quest, Idera), development tools, and technologies for use within the County. Assist in the implementation of vendor solutions & database upgrades. Responsible for mainframe/open systems database/application access and source code management. Promote common strategies, application standards and procedures to assist migration to the .NET environment. Assist with training on effective use of .NET, SQL, and new technologies. Provide lead role in application development projects, as assigned (Vision 2025, LRMIS Web/ApplinX, Key Entry Web, MFM). Provide application & data backup/recovery, disaster recovery, 24x7 on-call support.Served as Project Manager, Lead DBA and Integration Specialist for 3 years until completion of the Mainframe Migration project saving the County $500K annually in mainframe maintenance costs. My duties included developing RFP, evaluating products and vendor proof of concept, implementing converted databases, implementing web solution / new batch environment, project / deliverable / timeline management. Mentored development staff in modifying and deploying code for functionality and efficiency changes. The Agile like implementation was completed August 2015 and included the migration of the County mainframe applications from a COBOL/VSAM and ADABAS/NATURAL to a C#/SQL environment with positive results and user acceptance. I took the initiative to develop and implement a web-based Key Entry application to replace a vendor mainframe product saving the County$2000 monthly. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Support Account Owner. Provided both on-site and off-site post sales/implementation support for SolArc RightAngle Energy Management Trading Software. Managed full cycle software support including accepting client issues, reproducing/verifying errors, researching/analyzing problems, recommending/developing solutions (SQL, SP, Triggers, PB), turnover of engineering issues and testing software patches. Developed working relationships with clients, representing them within SolArc. Prioritized and… Show more Support Account Owner. Provided both on-site and off-site post sales/implementation support for SolArc RightAngle Energy Management Trading Software. Managed full cycle software support including accepting client issues, reproducing/verifying errors, researching/analyzing problems, recommending/developing solutions (SQL, SP, Triggers, PB), turnover of engineering issues and testing software patches. Developed working relationships with clients, representing them within SolArc. Prioritized and managed client issues from Engineering and Product Planning through completion, communicating status to clients. Developed custom client interfaces, reports/views and project manuals during implementations (SRAIV). Conducted client training on software usage, issue tracking/logging processes and mySolArc.com. Created scripts and documented resolutions for common software problems, communicating to team and clients. Mentored new support personnel. Experienced in Contracts, Scheduling, Valuation, Accounting, Reporting and Data Model. Expertise in Reconciliation, Value Balance, Interfaces and scheduled tasks (RAMQ). Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

TEXACO - Computer Consultant. Provided 24x7 support for NGL/IS including problem analysis, resolution and testing of SolArc Right Angle 3.2 and Texaco systems/interfaces (GL, AR, AP, HR, EFT, Risk). Verified vendor software and database version changes. Designed and developed custom client interfaces and reports/views to assist with monthly reconciliation (PB) and Risk Analysis (VB, net/spread, Right Angle data interface, VAR). Redesigned and converted existing Texaco interfaces to SRAIV (Fax… Show more TEXACO - Computer Consultant. Provided 24x7 support for NGL/IS including problem analysis, resolution and testing of SolArc Right Angle 3.2 and Texaco systems/interfaces (GL, AR, AP, HR, EFT, Risk). Verified vendor software and database version changes. Designed and developed custom client interfaces and reports/views to assist with monthly reconciliation (PB) and Risk Analysis (VB, net/spread, Right Angle data interface, VAR). Redesigned and converted existing Texaco interfaces to SRAIV (Fax processes, EFT, Invoicing), increasing efficiency and ease of maintenance (up to 100%). Configured production processes (RAMQ, Hosts, Queues) during SRAIV implementation. Analyzed requirements and provided IT support for purchasing a vendor risk analysis tool.SABRE - Computer Consultant. Provided 24x7 on-site support for Audit & Distribution software, including problem verification, analysis, resolution and testing. Performed integrated software testing for all system wide changes. Volunteered for additional Y2K software modification and testing. Designed and developed report software for new Audit & Distribution system (CAAD). Planned and coordinated improvements to reduce system inefficiencies (Kraft). Trained staff on software technologies and client/server issues (VB). Show less

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Supported CMEE High Risk Teacher Assessment and CBEDS data collection systems. Managed full software life cycle, including gathering requirements, proposing software budget, designing specifications, developing, testing, implementing and documenting new software. Streamlined project timeline and costs by simplifying processes and rewriting system, user and client documentation. Researched requirements and vendor solutions for ERP, Output Generator Evaluation and packaging & distribution… Show more Supported CMEE High Risk Teacher Assessment and CBEDS data collection systems. Managed full software life cycle, including gathering requirements, proposing software budget, designing specifications, developing, testing, implementing and documenting new software. Streamlined project timeline and costs by simplifying processes and rewriting system, user and client documentation. Researched requirements and vendor solutions for ERP, Output Generator Evaluation and packaging & distribution systems. Analyzed requirements and devised strategies for Data Tracking and Customer Service. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Developed/maintained software for Dictionary Systems & Gas Revenue/Plant Accounting, including system design, development, testing, implementation, documentation and training. Responsible for delivering key modular-designed software for gas plant allocations. Technical lead for Gas Imbalance KBS project. Migrated dictionary software to Client/Server (PB). Analyzed requirements and deployed solution for application development standards. Served as Unix Administrator and Disaster Recovery… Show more Developed/maintained software for Dictionary Systems & Gas Revenue/Plant Accounting, including system design, development, testing, implementation, documentation and training. Responsible for delivering key modular-designed software for gas plant allocations. Technical lead for Gas Imbalance KBS project. Migrated dictionary software to Client/Server (PB). Analyzed requirements and deployed solution for application development standards. Served as Unix Administrator and Disaster Recovery Analyst. Show less

Master Of Science, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi Honor Societies

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi Honor Societies