Business Intelligence Resume
Arlington Hts, IL
SUMMARY
Highly motivated Business Intelligence Professional using SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft Technologies. Experience manipulating various data sources to support Senior Management decisions. Demonstrated leadership abilities andteam work skills as well as the ability toaccomplish tasksunder minimal direction and supervision.
Involved in all phases of SDLC Project Development, working on multi-member inter-departmental teams as well as on individual assignments. Results oriented, confident, quick learner, self-motivated, well organized, flexible and always dedicated to successful project completion and company goals achievement.
CERTIFICATIONS
Visual Basic 4.0 and 6.0
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Technologies:
SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS), Microsoft Visio.
Databases:
MS SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9.2i, 10g, MS SQL Server 2000 MS Access
Pl/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus
SQL*Loader
Oracle Discoverer Desktop / Administrator
Oracle Reports Builder
TOAD / SQL Developer
Software:
Visual Studio .NET 2005, SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio
Visual Basic 6, 5, 4 - VBScript, JavaScript
Excel, Crystal Reports, Xcelcius Business Objects Reports
HTML, ASP
Visual Source Safe
Visio, Embarcadero
Confidential. Arlington Hts, IL 5/09 - 7/09
Business Intelligence Master’s Program
- Implemented a Labor Analysis Business Intelligence solution for a fictitious national construction company.
- Existing data from diverse data sources were consolidated into a uniform MS SQL Server 2005 database. MS SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) was used to define imports of the data, build scheduling packages, to define integration flow, log data error exceptions and orphaned data and to define Database Maintenance Plans and send emails.
- Created a number of cubes, dimensions and business critical KPIs using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) representing aggregations in several different ways - hierarchically and using custom groupings that the company will use to analyze performance. Created several MDX queries according to business requirements.
- Developed several detail and summary reports including line and pie charts, trend analysis reports and sub-reports according to business requirements using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Implemented business intelligence dashboards using MOSS 2007 Report Center and Excel Services producing different summary results based on user view and role membership.
- Created Score Cards with executive summary Dashboards using MS Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) Dashboard Designer that display performance monitoring measures for sales, sales trends, and book return rates for a fictitious book publisher deriving data from an MS SQL Server 2005 OLAP data source and deployed them to SharePoint sites . The dashboards also contain drill-down capabilities to view book sales by book category and customer, through summary reports and sales trend charts.
- Created score cards with advanced set of dashboards using MS Office Performance Point Server 2007 (PPS) Dashboard Designer that feature executive summary measures for revenue, overhead costs, material purchases, labor and profitability trends for a fictitious construction company extracting data from an MS SQL Server 2005 OLAP data source and deployed them to SharePoint sites.The dashboards also contain pages to view performance by employee, by region, and by quarter enabling end-users to make filter selections.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential. Arlington Hts, IL 7/ 2009 – Present
MS Business Intelligence / Oracle, Research/Development
- Researching functionality of MS Integration Services (SSIS) Control and Dataflow Tasks and Packages, for ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) processing, using multi-variable Data Sources.
- Researching, developing and testing functionality of MS SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS) to create multi-dimensional Cubes and Analysis Databases.
- Researching, designing and testing MS SQL Reports through Reporting Services (SSRS), using both Relational and Analysis Services Databases.
- Implementing and developing ScoreCards, Reports and DashBoards using MS Performance Point Server Technologies (PPS).
- Using MS Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) to deploy MS Reporting Services reports
- Developing and testing Oracle 10g SQL / PLSQL Database functional processes.
Confidential., Chicago, IL 9/ 2006 – 1/2009
Sr. Oracle PLSQL Developer, Sr. Software Applications Developer
- Developed an Oracle 9.2i, 10g Client/Server Web Application that manages all the Construction Operational and Accounting transactions for the two major airports of the Department of Aviation, City of Chicago
- Designed PLSQL structures such as Packages, Procedures, and Functions to process construction activities such as project creation, contract, budget, inventory, cost, scheduling and other tasks.
- Used PLSQL DDL code to create and Alter Tables, Views, Sequences and other Oracle structures for the above application.
- Created Cursors, Associative Indexed Arrays and other Oracle Functions.
- Extensively used string conversions and other Oracle native functions to process data information.
- Used TOAD and SQL*PLUS to develop and test Oracle programs and structures.
- Created multiple and complex reports using Oracle Reports Builder.
- Designed Oracle Discoverer Desktop Views to enable users to create AdHoc queries, and used Oracle Discoverer Administrator to manage user Access Rights.
- Used HTML and JavaScript programs to develop system GUI and test validation tasks.
- Developed graphical Business Objects Xcelcius and Crystal reports. Written Oracle Procedures that calculate data for report generation, accept user input from report GUI, recalculate data, and “instantly ” update the report.
- Installed OBIEE 10.1.3.3.2 Application along with the required Java and Oracle infrastructure components.
- Used Administration Tool to modify Physical, Logical and Presentation Modules.
- Used the Answers and Dashboard Modules to create AdHoc Queries and Charts.
- Written user Documentation and Help screen.
- Developed VB programs for uploading data from Excel Tables into Oracle Tables.
- Also, responsibilities included user technical support and assistance for quick problem identification and resolution.
Confidential. Deerfield, IL 1/2006 – 9/2006
Sr. Oracle PLSQL Developer
- Developed enhancements for an Enterprise-Level Vendor Management, Client / Server Visual Basic – Oracle 9.2i, Application that tracks and manages the Sales activities of medical products.
- Written PLSQL Procedures and Packages to upload data from multi-format files, at specified time periods, into Oracle Tables.
- Coded extensively Oracle 9.2i PL/SQL Procedures, Functions and Packages to restructure SQL code for increased performance efficiency.
- Provided technical support to the Applications Development staff for the identification and resolution of database problems.
- Modified batch Unix Shell Script programs for scheduling program execution.
- Analyzed Business Rules and relationships among Oracle Entities and developed Logic Flow documentation.
- Created Views for resolving Query Complexity and Data Security
- Developed multiple processes and procedures to streamline problem reduction and increase Workflow productivity, for several departments.
- Involved in Code Reviews to comply with company Best Practices code development policy.
Confidential., Chicago IL 3/2004 – 12/2005
Sr. Visual Basic, MS SQL Server 2000 Developer
- Developed aClient/Server application that keeps track of the dispatching assignments for a taxi company (customer information, driver assignment, routing, payments, etc.). System was developed on a Win2000 platform, using Visual Basic 6 and MS SQL Server 2000.
- Implemented the design of the MS SQL Server 2000 Tables.
- Designed the complete SDLC process of the system development, writing VB program Modules to implement the Business Logic and the GUI interface.
- Created Crystal Reports and generated documentation.
Confidential., Abbott Park IL 9/2001 – 2/2004
Sr. Applications Developer, Oracle PLSQL Developer
- Developed a VB Object-Oriented – Oracle 92i Quality Assurance Web Application that documents Vendor medical equipment problems according to FDA required regulations and keeps track of problems frequency, type and required repairs.
- Contributed to the development of a Win2000 Application that is used for the calibration processes of sensitive medical equipment, using VB 6 and Oracle 8.1.7 database.
- Designed and Coded Oracle 9.2i, 10g PLSQL Stored procedures, functions and PLSQL Packages,for storing, retrieving, updating and manipulating data.
- Written MS SQL Server 6.5 Triggers for Audit Trail documentation of user tasks and database processes, such as deletion or modification of recorded problems.
- Analyzed Table relationships and written MS SQL Server 6.5 Scripts to “clean” Tables of “orphan” records.
- Designed and coded SQL Server 6.5 Stored Procedures to derive data for display on a user interface screens and for Crystal Reports generations.
- Designed Oracle Stored Procedures for querying and joining multiple Tables and generating data for Crystal Reports.
- Analyzed and designed the Oracle Entities relationships.
- Designed the Logical Tables using Embarcadero Erwin Modeler.
- Created the Physical Tables for an Oracle 8.1.7 database.
- Written PLSQL Procedures and Functions for DML operations.
- Designed PLSQL Script programs for Unit Testing.
- Developed VBScript programs and PLSQL code for the Control file of the SQL Loader, to download data from an FTP server into Oracle 8.1.7 tables, logging errors and “emailing” status info to designated recipients.
- Researched MS SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services architecture such as Star and Snowflake schemas
Confidential Buffalo Grove, IL 12/2000-08/2001
Software Consultant
- Developed a Client/Server application program for tracking Real-Estate transaction (property renting/leasing, bonds, security deposits, tax payments, report generation, etc.) Using VB6 and MS SQL Server 2000
Confidential., Arlington Hts, IL 2/1999-11/2000
Sr. Software Developer/Engineer
- Developed Client/Server custom applications for real-time label printing, interfacing I/O devices such as printers, weight scales and databases.
- Tasks included:
- Project Management and Full Life Cycle development: initial specifications, design and coding to completion, testing, installation, and additional feature modification.
- Project Leader, specifying project requirements, assigning projects to other team members, supervising and assisting them.
- Redesigned/Upgraded existing systems for enhanced efficiency
- Provided inter-departmental and customer technical support
- Completed projects before scheduled deadlines.
Confidential Chicago, IL 7/1997-1/1999
Software Developer
- Developed a custom application that tracks the jobs for a Package Shipping/Delivery business.
- Provided customized solutions and program enhancements.
- Successfully achieved MS Certification in programming VB 4.0.
Confidential, Lincolnwood, IL 5/1989-7/1997
Lead Software Engineer/Team Leader/Acting Manager
- Developed software programs, (Windows, MSDOS, and MultiBus platforms), to collect data from real-time mail-sorting machines, for statistical analysis and report generation. Projects included integration of readers and printers into system, database design, data collection and analysis, and report design using Crystal Reports.
- Worked as a Team Leader defining project requirements, assigning tasks to group members (both company and contracted engineers), supervising their work, preparing system installation requirements, and providing technical support to field engineers and system users.
- Also, worked as a Project Manager in the development of a new Help Desk system.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Electrical Engineering / Computer Science
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering / Computer Science
Certificate of Oracle 10g2 DBA Training