Production Support Database Administrator

CHRISTOPHER BORER

South Haven, MN ***** 763-***-**** *****.*****@*****.*** WWW: Bold Profile

Experienced database consultant committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up-to-date industry practices while working to transfer knowledge to the team. 17 years of production support of multiple database platforms. 7 years security application support.

2 years managing database administration team.

Set up and support of heterogenous system to have Sybase replicate to sql server data warehouse. Installation of Sybase clients on Windows platform. Migration of databases to new unix servers.

Installing, and upgrading database systems.

Troubleshooting and correcting software issues.

Data backup and retrieval

Experience with Python and Perl

Worked on operating systems Windows, Unix, and Linux Development of database monitoring tools.

Support proprietary applications.

Analyze and provide solutions for database performance issues. Work with application development teams to improve database performance. Writing sql reports.

Build out new databases and upgraded environments. Work with users to provide solutions to databases issues. Developing automation and reports in SSRS.

Experience with Planning, Training and

Knowledge transfer

Concise written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and within

groups

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Proven success in ability to lead groups and

Error analysis and reporting to improve security

application

Collecting and analysis of data to implement

application improvements

Point of contact for across team projects, meeting deadlines and collaborating to resolve issues

Interpersonal and written communication

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM SKILLS

achieve objectives

Lead Administrator, 02/2022 - 02/2024

Wipro Technologies

Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.

Gather and report governance data for managed services group. Participate in resourcing process to bring on new hires. Collected, validated and distributed information to employees. Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance. Single point of contact and liaison for offshore production support team and Sybase engineers. Developed automation to maintain database integrity and reduce manual intervention. IT Database Consultant Enterprise Information Security, 11/2015 - 02/2022 UnitedHealth Group

Provide Multi Platform Database Support for UHG security application. Identify patterns and trends and determine requirements for newly requested enhancements. Analyze tools to improve team communications and work flow. Develop training materials for application users.

Senior Database Administrator, 05/2010 - 11/2015

UnitedHealth Group

Coordinated with project management on database development timelines. Built databases and table structures for web applications. Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance. Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process. Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data. Installed middleware on Windows environments.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Database Administrator, 11/2007 - 05/2010

Search America – Maple Grove, MN

Developed and updated databases to handle customer data. Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.

Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance. Created and updated database designs and data models. Built databases and table structures for web applications. Utilized RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune and optimize system performance. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORK HISTORY

Senior Database Administrator, 09/2001 - 11/2007

SHPS

Coordinated with project management on database development timelines. Built databases and table structures for web applications. Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications. Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process. Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance. Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data. Created and updated database designs and data models. Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems. Database Administrator, 10/2000 - 09/2001

Cargill, Inc.

Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance. Created and updated database designs and data models. Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.

Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process. Utilized RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune and optimize system performance. Educator, 08/1995 to 06/1997

DeLasalle High School - Mpls MN

Design and implement lesson plans for multiple courses in mathematics and Physical education. Restaurant Manager, 09/1985 to 06/1988

D'vinci'sRestaurant - Mound MN

Oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Secondary Education Mathematics, 1995 Concordia University, St. Paul - Saint Paul, MN

Completed 6 month Unix, C and C++ course through University of MN (Sep 1997 - March 1998) Completed online training courses in Data Science with Python programming and C#. Introduction to Problem Solving and Lean Problem Solving. Completed a 6 month full stack developer bootcamp course through University of MN. (Feb 2022 - Aug OTHER WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SELF DIRECTED STUDY

2022)

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