SUMMARY

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Structured Query Language
• Strong SQL Reporting Services Experience
• Fully qualified in Integration Services
• Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service
• Experience with architecting, writing and debugging T-SQL, DTS, SSIS and stored procedures
• Practical experience in managing internal and external Microsoft SQL Server database security
• Strong knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Multi-Instance implementations and methodologies
• Strong self-sufficiency and initiative working on Database projects
• Strong time management and organizational skills

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Database Administrator

• Over 10 years experience as a SQL Server PRODUCTION DBA in a enterprise environment conducting the following: SQL Server Backup and Restore via native SQL and third party tools
• SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 installation and configuration Responsible for providing trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the system Database Replication and Mirroring experience To proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime SQL Server Clustering experience Work to ensure that the associated hardware resources allocated to the databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning SQL Server Server design Specs for Hard drives, memory, cpu Customer support skill set ability to communicate verbally and electronically with customers Converting DTS packages to SSIS packages Responsible for improvement and maintenance of the databases to include rollout and upgrades Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving SQL development issues Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented The ability to work under pressure to meet tight delivery timelines Quick to adapt to a complex multitasking culture with various processes and procedures Ability to work well within a team located across geographic locations Experience with ARCSDE, LANZA, Crystal Reports X1, Open Query, Tivoli, Premier UDT certified

Confidential

SQL Database Administrator

• Headed up MS SQL Server 7.0/2000 Administration including database maintenance, SQL scripting, data transformation, planning, design and optimization.
• Analyzed application performance using SQL Profiler, collated results to identify worst-performing queries, and tuned indexes and rewrote queries to eliminate table scans, lock contention, and database hot spots, making applications 50 faster overall.
• Responsible for creating and executing detailed instructions to support operation and maintenance of customer systems databases. I troubleshoot and resolve system failures, install and configure software, create and define database structures in Oracle, and create and define SQL code blocks. I respond to customer support requests, handle mass storage management, and manage multiple priorities or projects. I design and implement simple tools, handle user access management and provide on-call support for 24x7 operations. I provide superior customer service to users and I am responsible for scheduling and coordinating database maintenance and for providing second level support for internally developed applications.

OTHER SQL RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architecture and support of a robust, reliable and scalable SQL Server infrastructure.
• Development, monitoring, and support of data transfer jobs that occur between internal applications and our external customers.
• Driving the selection and implementation of new pre-packaged web-based applications and integrating them into our current web/database environment. Our main OS, web and database platform is Microsoft-based.
• 10 years' experience developing and tuning Microsoft SQL databases.
• Solid grasp of the Windows Server operating systems and Microsoft networking protocols.
• Ability to exchange data using XML and XML Schemas.
• Experience evaluating and integrating pre-packaged software applications within a business environment, excellent teamwork and communication and skills.

Confidential

Computer Hardware Engineer /Unix Administrator

• Repair and maintain network based hardware components for the FBI Facility in Clarksburg, WV. Equipment includes HP workstations, Cisco Hubs and Routers, HP K and D 9000 series servers, HP Raid disk devices, and optical jukeboxes.
• Provides system administration services for HP/UX based network interconnecting Hewlett Packard Raid disks, Jukeboxes, and servers.
• Database administrator of a Microsoft Access database for inventory and parts control.

Confidential

Database Administrator

• Built and maintained classified network database for McGuire Air Force Base using ADA and having a Unix based operating system.
• Received and expeditiously transmitted messages for a classified base network, while operating and controlling Autodin, the Message Distribution Terminals MDT , and the Message Dissemination Subsystem MDS , and DMS for the Southern Mediterranean Region.
• Performed help desk functions and provided both hardware and software support for such computers as Micron, E-Machines, Zenith, NCR, Compaq, Packard Bell, etc