WARD MINSON

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Kyle, TX *****

SR. Database Administrator

SUMMARY

An IT professional with 13 years of Database Administrator and development support of

enterprise wide data systems including Microsoft SQL server 2000, SQL server 2005, SQL server

2008, SQL server 2008r2, SQL server 2012, SQL server 2014, IBM DB2 and Oracle. Responsible

for complex queries, report building, & tuning. Some specific accomplishments include software

development projects. For example created the original Juvenile Offender Tracking System for

the Department of Juvenile Justice in Frankfort KY, as well as a Wellhead Protection License

Tracking application and database for the Department of Natural Resources in Rolla Missouri.

Experienced with supporting applications that include Cognos, Kronos, and Great Plains. Have

acted as the lead DBA on data warehouse projects MS SQL to DB2 with SSIS and IBM

Datastage. Currently seeking a Sr. SQL Database Administrator role. Open to relocation and

available immediately for an interview.

SPECIALTIES

Database Administration, Network Administration, Software Development, Project Management,

and Web Design

SKILLS

SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 r2, 2012, 2014, SSMS, SSRS, db2, Windows Server 2003, 2008,

Windows client XP, 7, 8, Oracle, IBM DB2, IBM Infosphere Datastage, IBM Websphere Federated

server, Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04 server and desktop, Active Directory, Openfire server, Jabber Server,

Kernel Virtual Manager (KVM), Internet Information Server (IIS)

VB.NET, ASP.NET, VBScript, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Adobe Photoshop, CSS, Classic

ASP, AJAX, Powershell 2.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2013 – Present

SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

Kyle, TX

• Maintain enterprise class database systems using Microsoft SQL Server

version 2005/2008/2008r2 and 2012.

• Expertise in the role of database administration within a production

environment.

• Responsible for the implementation of long-term plans for maintaining the

database environments as well as accommodating growth and change.

• Implemented SQL server monitoring which provides reports related to all

critical aspects of server operations, provides alerts related to any issues effecting

production or the operation of the database server.

• Expertise with SDLC and coordination with project teams to successfully

implement new business information systems and standup robust data services.

• Responsible for Maintaining security, availability and integrity of database

systems with SQL Server 2000/2005/2008/2008r2/2012 and 2014.

• Ensured optimal performance of databases and capacity planning

• Participat in planning and Deployment projects and work as a team

member.

• Worked with software engineers and other team members to provided

expertise in T-SQL for SQL Server.

• Assisted with the development and implementation of desktop and web

applications.

• Provided leadership in designing long-term database architectures and

testing environments.

• Poses strong problem solving and issue resolution on production SQL

stand alone and cluster databases.

• Performed operational support for SQL Report services (SSRS), DTS

scripting and (SSIS), relational database principles.

• Strong analytical skills towards technical requirements and forming

appropriate database solutions.

• Creation of Database Documentation including server database and object

level documentation.

January 2007 - September 2013

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Chickasaw Nation Division Of Commerce

Kyle, TX

• Maintained enterprise class database systems administration within a production

environment.

• Experienced with implementing long-term plans for maintaining the database

environments as well as accommodating growth and change.

• Maintained security, availability and integrity of database systems with SQL Server

2000/2005/2008/2008r2 and 2012, as well as IBM Federated DB2.

• Ensured optimal performance of databases and capacity planning.

• Monitored automated jobs and processes with internal and external applications.

• Participated in planning and developing projects as both a Project manager and

team member.

• Provided expertise in T-SQL for SQL Server, assisted in the development and

implementation of new web applications.

• Provided leadership in designing long-term database architectures and testing

environments, problem solving and issue resolution on production SQL stand

alone and cluster databases.

• Performed operational support for SQL Report services (SSRS), DTS scripting and

(SSIS), relational database principles.

• Approached database administration with a consistent and structured

methodology.

• Solid understanding of business and technical requirements and forming

appropriate database solutions.

March 2009 – November 2014

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR

Djk Enterprises

Ada, Oklahoma

• Acted as company Systems Administration & Network Engineer/Administrator.

• Designed, supported, maintained and evaluated computer systems, networking

and email systems.

• Installed, configured, and maintained physical computer servers.

• Maintained employee network, performed programming of web based applications

for Human resource mangement and related activities.

• Established network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow,

access, information, and security requirements; supported router administration,

including interface configuration and routing protocols.

• Enhanced network by evaluating network performance issues including availability,

utilization, throughput, output, and latency; planned and executed the security,

installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and

procedures.

• Setup connections and firewalls & maintained network performance by performing

network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network

problems; escalating problems to vendors.

• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, debugging skills, SQL,, RDP

configuration, IP addressing Hands on experience working knowledge of Microsoft

Windows systems, database systems local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN),

Internet, e-mail systems, telecommunications and data communications

October 2005 - June 2006

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (SSE) -CONSULTANT

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

St. Louis, MO

WEB SITE WWW.LCMS.ORG

• Primary Responsibilities were to create Web applications design concept by

studying and analyzing applications; applying research regarding user interaction;

develop visual style of the required site; develop and evaluate alternative solutions.

• Confirmed Web application design concept by preparing storyboards and

illustrations; constructed and evaluated prototypes; defined standards.

• Constructed Web applications by designing and building interaction; determining

screen layouts, style, color palettes, action, audio, and graphics; writing API code

to support back-end integration of multimedia functionality.

• Confirmed Web applications by identifying and analyzing problems; debugging

code.

• Improved Web applications by analyzing user feedback; studying actual user

interfaces; re-designing and re-constructing content and interaction.

• Updated job knowledge by tracking emerging technologies; enhanced organization

reputation by accepting ownership to accomplish new and different requests.

Skills/Qualifications: Web User Interface Design, Requirements Analysis, Concept

Development, Customer Focus, Web Graphic Design, Web Savvy, Verbal Communication,

Creativity, Web Programming Skills, Web Multimedia Knowledge.

Using Windows server 2000 and 2003 with SQL Server 2000, and IIS 6, Macromedia MX 2004

Development Suite, Development includes Content and Image Management for LCMS.org and

Email News Letter Delivery to Member of the LCMS. LAnguages include ASP (ASP Classic), VB

(Visual Basic), Javascript and HTML.

October 2004 - October 2005

OWNER / PROGRAMMER

Minson Consulting

North Ogden, Utah

• Internet service support/sales

• Negotiated Contracts

• Traveled to client sites to conduct Programing of Web Based Applications.

• Created Database infrastructure to collect data pertinent to business needs.

• Provided project design & implementation, database & network solutions and web

based solutions using IIS, ASP, SQL Server, Oracle and Windows 2000/NT Server.

Clients include Hertz Inc.; Compassion International, Paris Resort Las Vegas, NV.

May 2001 - October 2004

PROGRAMMER ANAYLST III

GES Exposition Services

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Analyzed, developed and tested new client server applications for wireless hand

held devices.

• Developed intranet/internet solutions with Microsoft ASP and SQL Server.

• Developed, deployed and updated/upgraded procedures and software using Java,

JSP, ASP and Visual basic 6.0. VB.NET, ASP.NET

• Created strategic development plans for future development in the trade show

industry to remain competitively ahead of our competition.

February 2000 - May 2001

ASP DIGITAL DASHBOARD PROGRAMMER – CONSULTANT

Professional Tech Solutions

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Created applications and Digital Dashboards for the delivered of dynamic reporting

systems for Intranet and Internet use by client companys, Writen with ASP,

VBScript, VB and SQL Server 7.

• Projects entailed creating report templates for displaying shipping and recieving

information, inventory control and information delivery.

September 1997 - February 2000

Senior Programmer – Consultant/various clients

SCB Computer Technology, Inc.

Frankfort, KY

• Analyzed, designed, and implemented a complex data warehouse system for the Kentucky

Department of Juvenile Justice.

• Led Multi-Project data and client application conversion.

• Accessed development and data analyst for the Missouri Department of Natural resources.

• Responsible for Alabama Department of Education web site development, creation of on-

line reporting tools, & Dynamic web posting application and web site for department wide

usage.

• Developed Alabama state web report card system, created the school system report card

rating application available for download on the SDE web site.

• Developed principal evaluation survey application, and distributed via Web and CD to over

128 school systems and 1300 schools in Alabama.

May 1995 - September 1997

IS Manager

Sornsen Construction Inc.

Syracuse, UT

• Responsible for the oversight, implementation and management of the corporate

computer and communication networks, applications and user system.

• Performed installation of Norstar Phone system

• Coordinated T1 Installation, office network, radio and phone wiring.

• Insured the operational readiness of the corporation.

May 1993 - May 1995

IS Support

BHC

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Oversaw the implementation and management of the corporate computer and

communication networks, applications and user systems and voice system.

EDUCATION

May 2010 - June 2010

OSDUG - blowfrog Software taught by Mike Hotek Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma

4 week boot camp for the 70-432 SQL server Administration course, tought by the

author of the Micrsoft press book covering the 70-432 exam sql server 2008

Administration. This was an out standing training course tought by the man that

litteraly wrote the book.

March 2010 - April 2010

OSDUG - blowfrob Software taght by Mike Hotek Oklahoma City, OK

4 week boot camp for the 70-433 SQL server developers course, tought by the

author of the Micrsoft press book covering the 70-433 exam sql server 2008

development. This was an out standing training course tought by the man that

litteraly wrote the book.

July 2002

Sun Education Services Las Vegas, Nevada

Java Certified Course SL275: Java Programming Language

May 2002 - June 2002

Microsoft 2000 SQL Administration Las Vegas, Nevada

SQL Server Administration, SQL Server Development Certification Training

May 2011 - Jun2011

Microsoft 2008 SQL Administration Las Vegas, Nevada

SQL Server Administration, SQL Server Development Certification Training

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Boy Scouts of America

HONORS & AWARDS

Eagle Scout plus Bronze Palm and Order of the Arrow

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