Sql Server Information Technology

Gary Tounkara, A+, MCSE (****), MCSA (****)

Phone: 301-***-****

Email: ********@*******.***

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex data systems. Proven expertise in database server management, cloud technologies, and data pipeline engineering. Demonstrated success in leveraging SQL, Python, and cloud platforms to develop innovative digital solutions. Committed to enhancing healthcare through technology, with a focus on sustainable development and global health improvement.

Education

DeVry University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, 2002

Technical Skills

Database Management: Database design, transactional replication, Oracle Goldengate, Always-On availability, data integrity and security, index maintenance and performance tuning, backups and disaster recovery

Cloud Technologies: Cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS), on-prem to cloud migration, cloud-native tools, virtualization

Data Engineering: Scalable and secure data pipelines, ETL operations, log analytics, reporting data availability

Languages & Tools: SQL, Oracle SQL Server, PowerBI, QlikView, Python, Azure Cloud, AWS, dot Net, HTML5, CSS Frameworks, SharePoint

Experience

World Bank Group

Digital Health Consultant Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire July 2022 - Present

Advanced Ministry of Health's digital health initiatives, focusing on electronic medical records, health information systems, COVID-19 digitization and National Vaccination Platform.

Facilitated establishment of a centralized datacenter, consolidating health data across Côte d'Ivoire.

Engaged in digital healthcare development projects, enhancing regulatory frameworks and crafting digital health strategies.

Kaizen Approach LLC

Senior Database Manager US Department of Veteran Affairs, Rockville, MD Jan 2022 – July 2022

Led creation of comprehensive documentation and infrastructure diagrams for database architecture.

Implemented strategic solutions for data backup, recovery, and replication.

Provided pivotal support to ETL engineers and developers, ensuring robust database operations.

Aderas, Inc.

Senior DBA Defense Health Agency Dec 2019 – Dec 2021

Led database migration projects, enhancing system performance through strategic index maintenance.

Established comprehensive database standards and refined Service Broker configuration.

Innovated audit tools to oversee database modifications, maintaining integrity and compliance.

Xerox/Conduent

System Developer Principal (Team Lead) Columbia, MD Jan 2014 – Nov 2019

Led deployment of Business Intelligence solutions, data warehouse platforms, and data visualization dashboards.

Engineered data migration and replication frameworks, leveraging Microsoft Azure.

Managed production and development database environments for over 25 transportation agencies.

Xerox

Senior Database Administrator (Contractor) Columbia, MD Sep 2012 – Dec 2014

Implemented robust database replication and mirroring solutions.

Optimized database performance through meticulous fine-tuning and indexing.

Ensured integrity of database backups, orchestrating regular restoration exercises.

Dell Inc.

Senior SQL Server DBA US Department of Energy Sep 2011 – Mar 2012

Supported administration and upkeep of Microsoft SQL servers.

Collaborated with development team to refine stored procedures and T-SQL scripts.

Provided mentorship and leadership to junior staff members, fostering knowledge sharing.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Operations Officer Rome, Italy Mar 2004 - Nov 2010

Managed daily operations for emergency response and development projects in Tanzania, Burundi, and Djibouti.

Participated in strategic policy dialogues and optimized emergency response projects.

Monitored project execution, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Anheuser-Busch Inc.

Systems Engineer II Columbus, OH Sep 2000 – Nov 2003

Ensured optimal operation of packaging servers and accuracy of packaging systems.

Designed and implemented data acquisition and process control servers.

Managed and trained junior technicians and provided after-hours support.

Time Warner Communications Inc.

Network Engineer Columbus, OH Jan 1998 - Jul 2000

Supported high-speed Fiber Optics modem network operations.

Developed and launched a database-driven website for scheduling processes.

Enhanced team cohesion and resolved customer inquiries and complaints.

Languages

Speaks French, Russian, and Italian

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