Experience

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  Bluewave International Services

  • Nairobi,Kenya

  • Senior Consultant

    • Feb 2012 - Present
    • Nairobi,Kenya

    Database Analysis, Monitoring and Tuning – Serves as the primary database administrator forDMIS. Develops, tests and documents backupand recovery routines. Maintains databasesoftware, including installation and testing of patches and new software versions. Monitorssystem performance, analyzes operational problems and takes appropriate corrective action.Data Analysis, Design, Development, Testing -Develops, tests and documents utility routines toupdate system data as required. Assists staff with report writing and SQL problems Production Support - Responsible for producingthe production files for the Annual Givingprogram. Runs production jobs, verifies output and record counts, and ensures data accuracyand timely delivery of files to both internal andexternal customers. Works closely with othertechnology team members to ensure that there aresufficient resources for production jobs (spaceand time) and with Annual Giving to ensure understanding of data needs and schedulingrequirements. Responds to requests for one-time runs as neededTechnical Liaison – Serves as technical liaison with vendors on data extracts and importsensuring that data is complete, timely and in the correct format. Designs methods for importingand exporting data. Ensures import data is incorporated into the Development database andother OD and Institution systemscorrectly. Works with the Information Resource Specialist andDatabase Coordinator to ensure that the data conforms to established procedures for thedatabase.User Support and Training – Provides formal andinformal training in use of the Developmentdatabase to OD and SI users. Provides “help-desk” support to the entire Development database