Tate Brown Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

Victoria, Texas, United States

SQL Server management and development, C# troubleshooting and development, PHP troubleshooting and development to support operations of corporate operations, skilled nursing facilities as well as home health, hospice, insurance, nurse practitioners, pharmacy and therapy business lines. Projects included SSO/UAP process troubleshooting and development. Troubleshooting and updating existing PHP websites and applications. Managing SQL Server servers and databases as well as supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018.

Memphis, Tennessee

Managed vendor relationships for voice, data & VoIP vendors for 220 Burger King and Popeyes franchise locations. Project management for proof of concepts, acquisitions and other technology projects within the organization. Management and configuration of tier-1 systems including responsibility for virtual environment (VMware, Carbonite EVault backups, Cisco UCS, SQL Server, SSIS and Scripting.) Service and support transition to Carrols Restaurant Group as part of acquisition. Configuration, management & redeployment of kitchen management systems for 165 restaurants. On-site support of store networks. Worked with wireline management vendor to continually evaluate and reduce costs while maintaining service at or above franchise requirements. This resulted in an annual cost savings of over $100K. Completed a project to convert 120 locations to Verizon One Talk VoIP telephone service for an estimated annual savings of more than $70K. Worked with voice and data vendors to transition operations to Carrols Restaurant Group after completion of the merger with Cambridge Franchise Holdings. Developed a process that uses a PowerShell script running in a scheduled task to automate extraction and upload of daily data from point of sale systems in 220 Burger King and Popeyes locations to allow the transition from Adams Keegan payroll. This resulted in significant cost savings to Carrols Restaurant Group. As project manager for an acquisition of 9 additional Popeyes stores, I worked with internal and external resources to plan, implement and manage the project. This included communication with vendors to coordinate installations and transfers of account ownership as well as communicating with management and internal teams to ensure that tasks were completed on schedule. Helped develop the process & implementation plan for installation of outdoor digital menu boards at all Burger King locations. PCI Compliance regulatory audit for level 2 merchants in 2018 & 2019.

Greater Memphis Area

Manage all aspects of starting and operating a small business doing custom woodworking as well as operating an online store and maintaining a social media presence. Created digital models and plans for custom furniture designs using SketchUp CAD software. Performed vector image logo design to create company logo, printed signs, product labels, cutting and painting templates and other printed and branded materials. Shoot, edit and post digital videos and photographs for online store listings, social media advertising and occasional YouTube videos. Interact with potential customers at craft fairs as well as in online communication and inquiry channels.

Memphis, Tn

Managed and maintained 22 Microsoft SQL Server database servers, versions 2008 R2 – 2014, in a fully virtualized Citrix environment and supporting the business intelligence team. Worked with I.T. staff to implement a full rebranding of the organization in all systems on a very short timeline. Implemented PointClickCare’s automated data relay process to download, decrypt, restore and replicate a data mart from the vendor to our internal data relay and data warehouse servers using a combination of SSIS packages and Redgate SQL Backup Pro software. Worked with Business Intelligence (BI) team to support SSRS report and SSIS package development and troubleshooting for reporting, ETL and processing requirements. Resolved system outages or database error conditions as they arose and worked to provide a root cause fix to prevent recurring issues.

Millington, Tn

Performed database administration tasks for SQL Server 2008 databases and queries in development and staging environments. Worked with production environment staff to transition databases to hosting networks for clients. Developed, translated and managed logical and physical data models to assist with database design tasks for new projects and data requests. Worked with application development teams to facilitate SQL Server database integration for new and existing projects. Created complex stored procedures, custom functions and SSIS packages to automate tasks and perform ETL tasks. Worked with development teams to develop and maintain web based data collection and analysis tools. Worked with customers to define and fulfill data requests to provide the best data for analysis and research. As data steward for the command, acted as liaison between enterprise information management board and the command for any and all data requests and transfers between Navy networks. Managed command SFTP server using SSH Tectia SFTP software. Performed development on new and edit existing websites using Visual Studio 2010, ASP.NET and Visual Basic (VB) to support the changing needs of the organization. Provided phone and desktop support to end users in the organization.

Millington, Tn

Worked as a Navy contractor on site at Navy Personnel Research, Studies & Technology in Millington, TN. Responsible for creation, monitoring, support and maintenance of SQL Server 2000 and 2005 databases in development, staging and production environments. Worked with development teams to expand SQL Server functionality in new and existing applications. Provided input, direction and support to project managers and teams. As data manager, I collected external files from various SFTP sources and make them available for use in the centralized data repository. Worked with Information Assurance team to ensure that any access to data sources is recorded within the Department of the Navy data security requirements. Developed database driven web site for internal tracking of user access privileges as well as the request forms submitted. Managed end user access to SQL Server databases. Handled monthly updates to database applications using DTS and SSIS packages to perform ETL tasks. Implemented processes to automate common administrative tasks. Applied query and index tuning methods to help improve system efficiency.

Greater Memphis Area

Contract position working on site at Transaction Graphics Inc. in Memphis, TN. Developed documentation and exercises for use in training two internal resources to share database administrator responsibilities. Responsible for administration of SQL Server 2000 databases in development, staging and production environments. Worked with development teams to expand SQL Server functionality in new and existing visual basic applications. Implemented processes to automate common administrative tasks. Created a read-only reporting data mart with automatic, nightly updates. Implemented SQL Server 2000 log shipping to offsite, disaster recovery site.

Memphis, Tn

Starting from client requirements and data processing instructions, I developed and exported data files from various SQL Server 2000 databases to be used for direct mail campaigns. Used stored procedures and dynamic SQL to automate repetitive data cleansing and ETL processes and assist in improving processes and execution times for other analysts. Used Data Transformation Services (DTS) to perform inbound and outbound ETL processes including importing client provided reference tables and exporting mail files for transfer to vendors for printing and mailing. Communicated with client service and production teams to ensure that auditing and quality control were being addressed correctly.

Memphis, Tn

Responsible for database creation, maintenance and analysis in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and SQL Server 2000 environment. Developed complex stored procedures and custom functions to automate common tasks including data standardization processes. Developed DTS packages to automate common ETL tasks including data download & transfer, decompression, import and manipulation. Created, maintained and supported SQL Server 2000 databases for data driven, client web sites. Developed Active Server Page applications to allow access to client data through intranet web sites to facilitate quality control processes. Worked with client teams to develop SQL scripts to process client data and produce mailing lists for client marketing campaigns.

Memphis, Tn

Responsible for database administration and development tasks for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. Worked with end users and clients to determine user requirements and define user acceptance tests. Automated ETL processes for data loads and exports from data sources using DTS. Created standardized SQL scripts to perform management processes for marketing campaigns. Developed and tested extraction code to extract data from an Oracle 8i database store. Administered and developed E.piphany data marts and SQL Server 7.0 databases for all clients.

Denver, Co

Developed Micrsoft Access database application to manage telephony billing data and provide reporting functions as required by department management. Designed and built database schema, queries, macros, and reports. Used Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within Access to build a menu and form driven interface for users. Worked with technical writer to document the application and create user and administration manuals.*During my time with the company, MediaOne Group was purchased by AT&T.

Memphis, Tn

Monitoring and first tier troubleshooting of Windows, AS400, and UNIX servers, backup devices, high volume printers, as well as voice and data networking hardware in the corporate datacenter for Harrah's, prior to the company's decision to move the headquarters to Las Vegas, NV.Worked with team to provide 24x7 monitoring and support to end users at all of Harrah's casino properties.Escalated support to appropriate support specialists and administrators as needed.

Tunica, Ms

Desktop support and day to day operation and administration of voice and data networks, slot data systems, point of sale systems, hotel management systems, and customer relationship system computers for casino property. In addition to providing tech support for the casino office spaces and gaming floors, the I.T. support team was responsible for providing support for three restaurants and an attached hotel. Provided management and troubleshooting on Windows NT network as well as a voice network using a Lucent Technologies Definity G3 switch, including installing and troubleshooting network cabling and connections from the wall jack to the switches and servers.

Information Systems And Decision Sciences

Some college coursework completed

Information Technology Management

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Some college coursework completed

High School Diploma