EDUCATION:                        

Associates of Applied Science in Web and Application Development

TECHNOLOGY:                     

System Administration:  8+ years of system administration experience in various technologies
Database Administration:  5+ years of database administration experience in Microsoft SQL Server
Operating Systems:  Windows XP/7, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2, VMWare 4.0
Application Systems:  Windows Terminal Services, Active Directory, SCCM 2007, Symantec Ghost, Microsoft WSUS, Internet Information Services
Programming Languages: Visual Basic and C#
Databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008/2008R2, FileMaker and MySql
Others: Microsoft DTS/SSIS, Idera, Quest, RedGate Database Tools

CERTIFICATION:                  

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – SQL Server 2005 Administration
CompTia Certification – A+ IT Technician       

SUMMARY:                          

More than 15 years Information Technology related experience including: computer hardware / software support, networking, user training, web design, database programming / maintenance and software development.  Excellent multi-tasker that is detail oriented and a quick learner with the ability to grasp new technologies quickly.  Energetic and self-motivated team player with the proven ability to work in both independent and team environments.

EXPERIENCE:

2011-Current, Confidential
Production SQL Database Administrator

• Collaborate with other IT associates and functional business teams to build, deliver, and support effective, creative data management solutions aligned to specified business initiatives
• Create, coordinate and administer databases, including base definition, structure documentation, operational guidelines, and security
• Monitor project deliverables, as directed, to ensure project and functional leaders receive accurate, timely updates as required
• Apply established data management best practices and recommend improvements
• Assists application support teams with third party application installations and upgrades
• Knowledge of all SQL Server tools including, but not limited to, Profiler/Management Studio/Enterprise Manager
• Microsoft clustering experience in an active/passive environment
• Working knowledge of log shipping, replication, and mirroring
• Provide on-call support during assigned period

 2011-2011, Confidential
SQL Database Administrator / Developer

• Implementation and maintenance of database driven web applications
• SQL installations, performance tuning, troubleshooting and development of databases
• Monitoring and managing custom backup/restore and disaster recovery plans
• Supporting SSIS packages, SQL Agent jobs, stored procedures, scheduled tasks, batch jobs and other processes and work flows
• Monitoring and maintaining the company's proprietary ETL tool on remote servers
• Provide on-call support during assigned period

• Perform and Review backup processes daily
• Monitor 100+ SQL database servers for maximum uptime
• Build SQL Servers, Manage Service Pack and Hot Fix Installs
• Maintain existing SSIS/DTS packages
• Insure all SQL Servers are configured consistently for security, maintenance plans and other functions
• Perform database changes for change control process:  Development/Quality Assurance/Unit Testing/Production
• Act as database liaison for different projects
• Provide on-call support during assigned period

2004 – 2010, Confidential                               
Principal Analyst

• Primary responsibilities include managing all aspects of technology infrastructure and support structure for all schools in the district.
• Provide escalated technical support via phone, onsite and remote control for advanced issues
• Implement / Manage Microsoft Active Directory system
• Design / Implement / Support VMWare vSphere 4.0 infrastructure
• Lead project for migrating physical servers to the new virtual infrastructure with minimal impact to the organization
• Build / Configure / Deploy Virtual Servers
• Configure / Implement IBM Servers and IBM SAN Storage systems
• Build / Maintain Desktop Operating System images using Symantec Ghost and Microsoft Technologies
• Research / Test / Implement new technology solutions throughout the department
• Lead projects for hardware / software deployments within the department
• Act as liaison between 3rd party vendors and department
• Provide technical guidance on projects for different groups in the department
• Backup / Restore strategies and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Research / Test tools to monitor server infrastructure
• Develop / Test custom software applications to improve support for entire infrastructure

2002-2004, Confidential           
Onsite Project Manager/Software Implementation Analyst

• Lead person/Project Manager for large scale software rollout at a 200+ site school district
• Installed/Configured/Supported Point-of-Sale software at various school districts around the country
• Supplied software training to an assortment of computer users from novice to executive level

1996-2002, Confidential
Digital Technology Analyst

• Managed all document imaging production for the Southern Region
• Responsible for meeting all customers service level agreements as well as maximizing monthly revenues for the Southern Region
• Responsible for all IT functions in the Southern Region including Hardware/Software tracking and maintenance