SQL Database Administrator

• Jan 2021 - Present

- Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards. - Develop and implement T-SQL scripts to import CSV files into the database. - Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required - Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users - Act as liaison with users - Manage a team of 3 Data Entry Specialists and a team of 4 contractors - Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards. - Develop and implement T-SQL scripts to import CSV files into the database. - Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required - Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users - Act as liaison with users - Manage a team of 3 Data Entry Specialists and a team of 4 contractors

eBay Power Seller

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

Selling collectible comics, non-sport cards and my childhood memories. Selling collectible comics, non-sport cards and my childhood memories.

Application Engineer

• Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

Sr. Database Administrator

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

Install, configure, test, maintain monitors, troubleshoots, and reports metrics on assigned Microsoft SQL Server 2012 databases, hardware, networked devices, and applications.•Perform monthly Microsoft maintenance upgrades on over 20 Windows Servers.•Establish backup schedules for System and Production database, Transaction Logs and data integrity checking.•Responsible for Production, Standby and Test SQL Server Database environments.•Responsible for installation and setup of the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database servers and instances. Show less

Collectibles Dealer

• Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

I was a consignor and sold my vintage records that I acquired growing up during the mid to late 1970's. The shop is located under J. Crew so if you are ever in Savannah, please stop by. I was a consignor and sold my vintage records that I acquired growing up during the mid to late 1970's. The shop is located under J. Crew so if you are ever in Savannah, please stop by.

Sr. Database Administraror

• May 2017 - Feb 2018

Antique Dealer

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

My wife and I rented a booth at #1 Of A Kind Furniture & More located at 2890 South US Highway 17/92 in Casselberry, Florida where we sell our unique furniture and collectibles. My wife and I rented a booth at #1 Of A Kind Furniture & More located at 2890 South US Highway 17/92 in Casselberry, Florida where we sell our unique furniture and collectibles.

Sr. Database Administrator

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2016

Sr. Database Administrator supporting the Central Florida Expressway Authority (formerly Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority) through a General Engineering Contract (GEC) with Atkins North America. Converted their major database from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server 2012. Established backup schedules for System and Production database, Transaction Logs and data integrity checking. Responsible for Production, Standby and Test SQL Server Database environments. Sr. Database Administrator supporting the Central Florida Expressway Authority (formerly Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority) through a General Engineering Contract (GEC) with Atkins North America. Converted their major database from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server 2012. Established backup schedules for System and Production database, Transaction Logs and data integrity checking. Responsible for Production, Standby and Test SQL Server Database environments.

Antique Dealer

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

I rented a display case at US Antiques in Casselberry, Florida where I sold my childhood toys, comics and games. I rented a display case at US Antiques in Casselberry, Florida where I sold my childhood toys, comics and games.

Antique Dealer

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

My wife and I ran a booth at Twisted Generations located at 510 Savage Court in Longwood, Florida where we sold our unique collectibles. My wife and I ran a booth at Twisted Generations located at 510 Savage Court in Longwood, Florida where we sold our unique collectibles.

Antique Dealer

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

My wife and I ran a booth at Memories Antique Mall located in Casselberry, Florida where we sold our vintage collectibles and I maintained their computer systems. My wife and I ran a booth at Memories Antique Mall located in Casselberry, Florida where we sold our vintage collectibles and I maintained their computer systems.

Consultant

• Feb 2013 - May 2013

Supported DHS contract to migrate existing US Customs and Border Protection data from Datacom/DB to Oracle using Tuxedo/ART Workbench. Work was performed as a member of an Agile team, providing expertise in Database inventory analysis, migration process development support and database table migration. Attended and participated in all Scrum meetings including the Daily Standup, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective and Sprint Review. Worked with team members to help estimate Stories and help Product Owner better define acceptance criteria. Provided input to Product Owner for possible new Stories for the Product Backlog. Provided tasks and estimated hours to complete those tasks. Participated in cross-functional training to improve the team’s ability to manage workload. Show less

Oracle DBA

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

Oracle DBA supporting McGraw-Hill Finance/Standards and Poor. Oracle DBA supporting McGraw-Hill Finance/Standards and Poor.

Oracle DBA

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2012

Maintained over 600 Oracle Instances in support of Standards and Poor. Monitored alerts for possible Database errors, space as out of space requests, and acted accordingly. Was assigned tickets from the Data Queue for Database refreshes and deployments. Worked on an on-call rotation for deployments and errors.

Systems Programmer Analyst/Database Administrator

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2011

Maintained the ACF2 Databases containing Logon ID's, Dataset and Resource Access Rules. Worked as the CA-Datacom/DB DBA, installing new releases when available and maintaining the integrity of the Databases. Also worked as an Oracle DBA where I maintained over 600 Oracle Instances in support of Standards and Poor.

Information Security Administrator (ACF2)

• Apr 2000 - Jun 2001

Worked as a Consultant for the United States Postal Service at their Data Center in San Mateo, CA where I was responsible for adding new ID's, maintaining general security. While there I setup security for the click and ship feature now used by USPS.gov. Worked as a Consultant for the United States Postal Service at their Data Center in San Mateo, CA where I was responsible for adding new ID's, maintaining general security. While there I setup security for the click and ship feature now used by USPS.gov.

Web Administrator

• Oct 1999 - Mar 2000

Worked as the Web Administrator for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA where I was responsible for keeping their web content current. Worked as the Web Administrator for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA where I was responsible for keeping their web content current.

Business Systems Analyst

• Jun 1998 - Sep 1999

Worked as a SAS Programmer and maintained/produced the monthly Financial and Sales reports, as well as other ad-hoc reports when needed. Responsible for the CTB/McGraw-Hill website, posting weekly updates (or as needed), for job listings and new products that CTB was offering.

Systems Programmer

• Jul 1990 - May 1998

Worked as a Systems Programmer where I was responsible for all the DASD and upgrading the OS and related Program Products. Received Employee Of The Month for work done for Data Center Move. Planned and installed one of the first installations of DFSMS/HSM.

Scoring Specialist

• Apr 1989 - Jun 1990

Worked in the Scoring Department where I ran reports for major states such as Indiana, Georgia and Florida.

Computer Operator

• Jan 1988 - Mar 1989

Worked on the Midnight Shift as a Computer Operator at CTB McGraw-Hill where I ensured that batch jobs were submitted and ran successfully. Contacted Systems Programmers when errors occurred or fixed them myself.

Data Processing Technician 2nd Class

• Oct 1981 - Dec 1987

Served on the USS Pyro (AE-24) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Started out in the Deck Department as a Seaman Apprentice, I completed the necessary steps to get my Data Processing "A" School then went to the USS Kitty Hawk where we went on West-Pac in 1984. Transferred to FNOC in Monterey, California where I was awarded Sailor Of The Month and received a Navy Achievement Medal for my work in the Operations Center as Operations Run Coordinator (ORC). Served on the USS Pyro (AE-24) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Started out in the Deck Department as a Seaman Apprentice, I completed the necessary steps to get my Data Processing "A" School then went to the USS Kitty Hawk where we went on West-Pac in 1984. Transferred to FNOC in Monterey, California where I was awarded Sailor Of The Month and received a Navy Achievement Medal for my work in the Operations Center as Operations Run Coordinator (ORC).

Swing Shift Manager

• Jun 1975 - Oct 1981

Worked as Swing Shift Manager at the McDonald's in Lompoc, CA. Worked as Swing Shift Manager at the McDonald's in Lompoc, CA.