Sion Alemu
Cell # 571-***-****
E-mail *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position where I can apply my knowledge and experience, while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
SQL scripting /Backup and recovery using MS SQL Server
Data Analysis
Data modeling and database designing skills
Expertise in writing Store Procedures, Views, Functions and Triggers using T-SQL
Experience with agile and scrum methodologies
Quality control and Quality assurance skills
Filing, retrieval, record keeping and organizational skills
EXPERIENCE
VENCORE/ DHS/ USCIS, Arlington, VA (June 2016 – July 2017)
Production Support DBA
Monitored several services such as Case transfer, Case Ingestion, Notice Generation, Card Production,
IBIS, Image services, Mainframe etc.
Manipulated Data using Pervasive software and MS SQL Scripting language
Monitored database activity and file usage to ensures necessary resources are present
Investigated and resolved technical database issues
Investigated and resolved database related issues for users using ServiceNow ticketing system
Conducted quality assurance activities such as peer reviews
Worked as part of a team and provided 24x7 support when required
Maintained security and integrity controls
Developed test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs
Developed database administration, user standards and procedures audits and modification,
and amends data in systems using SQL commands
Ad-Hoc reports
DUNATEK, Falls Church, VA (November 2015 – April 2016)
Database Administrator
Worked on the design and implementation of a back-end module for an inventory
management system using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database environment
Developed store procedure and function to perform different back-end operation
Used SQL Indexes for improving query performance
Performed backups and restores of the database
Performed Normalization/ Denormalization techniques as needed
Designed the Entity Relationship (ER) models based upon the design documents
Experience in optimization tools such as SQL Profiler
Hands-on working experience installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL server
Upgraded SQL Server from SQL Server 2008R2 to SQL Server 2012
Designed SSIS Packages to extract, transfer, load (ETL) existing data into SQL Server from different environments
Scheduled SSIS Packages and batch jobs through SQL Server Agent
Created views for easier implementation on web pages and wrote triggers
GEORGE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, Washington DC (October 2015- February 2016)
QA Validation Analyst / Medical Data Abstractor
Validated the accuracy of clinical information during data conversion
Tested data conversion, identified defects, analyzed and tracked errors using assigned toolset
Provided detailed and completed defect reports to the conversion experts and developers
Reprocessed clinical data to ensure the information is accurate and error proof
Regenerated PDF and sent the document to Document Management System (DMS)
KAISER PERMANENTE, Marlow Height MD (August 2012 – September 2015)
HIMS Doc Prep, Scan and QA Associate
Processed health information documents for scanning and record keeping in the database
Maintained specified quality and production standards
Suspend documents without identifiable document type or issues for review
Reviewed documents to insure appropriate frame, resolution, orientation and adjust accordingly
Performed quality assurance procedures
Generated Barcode for the processed documents
ZEROCHAOS / GOOGLE/ Remote (January 2015 – February 2015)
Google Advertisement Quality Rater
Analyzed and provided feedback on texts, web pages, and images for Google
Reviewed the search query results and rated them in terms of relevance
Used an online tool to examine data, provide feedback and analysis to Google
Reported and tracked the visual quality and content accuracy of Google advertisements
Dr. HEMA SUNDARAM DERMATOLOGY, COSMETIC & LASER SURGERY, Fairfax VA
(December 2011 – June 2012)
Billing Manager/Receptionist
Submitted, organized, and tracked all insurance claims filed by the health care provider
Translated codes into insurance companies’ preferred coding system
Verified insurance documents
Followed-up until payment received and managed collection activities when necessary
Assisted with various front desk tasks and supervised the front desk staff
BLUE NILE MEDICAL CENTER, Alexandria, VA (September 2007- April 2011)
Medical Receptionist
Managed front desk area and answered multiple line incoming calls
Scheduled patients for office visits, procedures and follow up Visits
Coordinated daily pharmaceutical related matters and prescription orders
Checked in and out patients and collected payments at the time of service
Entered\updated patient’s data in the company system
Verified insurance documents
Prepared referrals and pre-authorizations for specialist visit and procedures
SUPERIOR GLACIER, Washington, DC (November 2006 – June 2007)
Scan Associate/ Quality Analyst
Copied / Scanned Documents
Performed quality assurance check for all projects assigned
Monitored office supplies and ordered when necessary
Troubleshoot Scanner Hardware and Software as necessary
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA 2011
Medical Assisting, Diploma, Everest College, Arlington, VA 2006
Microsoft Office Certificate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2003
High School Diploma, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2000