Jon Westmoreland
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Profile
IT specialist versed in software administration and data communications.
Results-driven Database Administrator with experience in back-end development, relational databases and
development/maintenance of complex and critical systems.
Core Qualifications
Technical help desk experience
Self-directed Database servers
Budgeting and resource management Intermediate/advanced Structured Query Language
Performance criteria tracking (SQL) user
Collaborative Information security
Network asset management
LINUX
Content management systems
Technical Skills
Skills Experience Total Years Last Used
SQL Server, MySQL, Toad, HeidiSQL Intermediate/Advanced 5 Current
Putty, VMWare, Intermediate 3 Current
UltraVNC, SAP Business Intermediate 3 Current
Objects
Window, Ubuntu Linux Advanced 10 Current
Professional Experience
Database Administrator
January 2014 to Current
Inmark Packaging - Austell, GA
Responsible for the creation and management of databases for user-facing, web-based reporting tools allowing
those users to build custom reports and schedule automatic reports as needed.
Responsible for creating and using views necessary for security purposes as well as for optimizing performance
on large databases using SQL Server.
Created a live dashboard for use by our C-level executives to allow them to view SAP Business Objects reports on
daily sales across all areas and companies.
Maintain both production and test database environments in parallel for accurate testing and debugging while
creating a seamless transition between environments.
Provided updates and patches to both databases as necessary.
Responsible for developing updates and customizations in Epicor ERP by utilizing my knowledge of SQL and
the systems we operate on.
Team Lead for the implementation of IT infrastructure in recently acquired companies.
Database Developer
April 2013 to December 2013
Analytic Company - Lüneburg, Germany
Developed MySQL databases for statistical analysis of more than five million vehicles throughout Europe and North
America allowing our customers to strategically price their inventory around the world.
Optimized large scripts by using indexes, stored procedures, and more efficient code to increase speed of query
runs.
Assisted in the creation of a startup office in the US by traveling abroad and using remote technologies such as
UltraVNC and Putty.
Participated in a team that successfully created a Linux environment that is now being used to run large scripts,
ultimately reducing response times by more than 12 hours.
Participated in the selection process of multiple database storage engines in order to find the perfect fit for the
needs of our database, and ultimately selected the best in class.
Functioned as the liaison between the business and technical sides of projects while also maintaining excellent
customer relationships from abroad.
IT Support Specialist
April 2010 to December 2012
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
Resolved user issues of multi-million dollar IT technologies for both students and education professionals while
maintaining a professional attitude.
Participated in the upgrade of roughly 200 campus computers to Windows 7 using SCCM.
Created weekly and monthly reports for management and university directors outlining reoccurring issues to give
us an idea as to where we should better allocate our resources.
Created an SQL Server database to replace the previous inefficient system, resulting in a faster and better
organized ticketing system.
Actively involved in the creation of a new front end ticketing system by developing SQL queries for automated
reporting.
Lead a team that provided technical support for new students during their move in process into the dorms.
Experience in Tier-1 tech support and SQL reporting Effective troubleshooting capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, Dec 2012
Georgia Southern University
Information Technology
Specialization: Database Design
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages/German, Dec 2012
Modern Languages/German
Skills
Business Objects, databases, debugging, Epicor ERP, German, Team Lead, Linux, Office,
Windows, MySQL, reporting, SAP, SQL Server, statistical analysis, technical support,
TOAD, troubleshooting, DB views