Database Engineer Developer

Location:

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Posted:

June 05, 2021

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Darryl Wilson

(SQL Developer & Infrastructure Specialist)

Flat 9, 32 Foxendale Close, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4GY

E-mail: *********@*******.***

www.linkedin.com/in/darrylwilson

Mobile: 077********

Profile

Experienced SQL Developer of 15 years. Significant knowledge of all aspects of the Microsoft SQL stack including both Application and Infrastructure. I am confident using SSIS and SSRS, writing TSQL scripts and SSIS packages to facilitate complex integration requirements. I am experienced in providing documentation and have delivered training for Systems delivered. I can converse with all levels of expertise; including Clients (internal/external) and Management. In my current role I am working in Professional Services at Manchester Metropolitan University and have gained invaluable experience in the Higher Education Sector.

Education

HND Software Engineering

BTEC National Diploma Computer Studies

Core Skills

Skill

Expertise Level

SQL Server Integration Services

Intermediate

SQL Server Reporting Services

Strong

SQL Server Administration

Strong

TSQL

Strong/Expert

Classic ASP

Expert

SQL Server Design, Configuration and Installation

Intermediate

SQL Server Performance Analysis

Intermediate

Business Intelligence Tools

Intermediate

Oracle

Experienced

PowerShell

Experienced

Career Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University (Fixed Term Contract)

Nov 2020 – May 2021 Mar 2019 – Jun 2020

3rd Line SQL Database Engineer

Providing SQL Support at a 3rd Line Support level for many departments across the University. On a day to day basis I am working in the Infrastructure team with strong support ties to Business Systems and the Student Journey Operations teams. Supporting these teams requires a high level of SQL knowledge alongside the Infrastructure knowledge to enable the standard of support required. In the Infrastructure team additional responsibilities include SQL Server administration, backups, restores, creating queries. Liaising with Internal Clients assisting them with the setup and maintenance of databases and queries. I use a helpdesk system as a stream of work, along with Daily BAU tasks (that involve PowerShell scripts to check for disk space and failed backup jobs). I install SQL Server to servers, adhering to a predefined structure and file locations. I setup the users and grant access as (and when) required, using Windows and SSMS. I also apply patches to SQL Servers when available outside of working hours.

Combined NHS (Permanent)

Jan 2018 – Mar 2019

Developer

Designing and implementing Lorenzo iForms.

Reason for leaving: Opportunity at Manchester Metropolitan University

Hempsons (Permanent)

Mar 2017 – Oct 2017

Database Developer

Maintaining Multiple websites across different database installations. Creating Queries, Views and Stored procedures, integrating with Lexis Nexis Visual Files. Creating Documentation. As changes and new items arose, I had to liaise with staff to gather and document their requirements/changes.

Reason for leaving: Redundancy

Kindertons Mgmt (Permanent)

Sep 2015 – Feb 2017

Database Administrator

Working on a helpdesk, creating jobs and assisting users to solve their issues. I was heavily involved in SQL Query writing using SQL Server and Access. I maintained the databases, and created import facilities using different formats of data. I backed up and restored databases. I liaised with Users to communicate issues and solutions. I used SSIS to run SQL Stored Procedures on a Schedule. I designed/updated Views/Stored Procedures and set the permissions for required Users. I created Views and conversed with Directors to give them daily up-to-date data. Investigated the use of Power BI as a replacement to Access queries.

Daily, I would provide support to users and explain how to properly create queries. When users would want a new job or amending an existing object, I would gather their requirements and document them.

Reason for leaving: Lack of Progression Opportunities

Aintree University Hosp (Contract)

Feb 2015 – June 12 2015

DB/Web Developer

Making amendments to existing e-procurement stock system. Integrating with JAC to authenticate users, allowing the direct ordering of stock and integrating with existing system parts. Creation of SQL Databases, integrating with JAC Database, Import and export of data. Creation of indexes and Users, Stored Procedures to Speed up programming execution.