Sql Server Development Team
Resume:
Vicksburg, MS *****
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W. Kevin Davis
Objective
A position on a development team that will utilize my team building, problem solving and interface design skills working with enterprise level applications and databases.
Strengths
25+ years of experience working with a large number of programming languages and methodologies including Azure Cloud Services.
7 years of experience managing the custom finance enterprise software and development team for a billion-dollar finance company.
MS SQL Server database expert including experience with Azure SQL Servers and High Availability Clusters.
Motivating personality with the ability to motivate those around me.
Education
June 2003 University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciences / Information Technologies, with a minor in Art (Graphic Design focus)
Programming Skills
(Most recent)
Azure Services – Azure Databases, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage Explorer, Entra ID, and other modules.
C#, .Net, MVC, Entity Framework, T-SQL, PowerShell, AGILE, SCRUM, business analysis, Database Administration,
Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, High Availability SQL Servers, SSRS
Tools: GIT/Labs, Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Server, JIRA, Octopus Deploy, Bamboo,
(Historically)
PowerBuilder, Oracle Scripting (PL/SQL), ASP, XML, CGI / Perl,
JavaScript / Java, HTML, MySQL, Database Design and Management, Multimedia Design, QuarkExpress,
Kerio Mail Server, TOAD, PL/SQL Developer
Microsoft - SQL Server, IIS, Active Directory, Visual Basic, Access, Excel, Word, FrontPage, Publisher
DocumentSciences – xDesign, xAdmin, xDashboard
Macromedia - Dreamweaver, Flash, Director
Certifications and Training
Comp TIA SEC+
Data Modeling and Relational Database Design, Oracle University Course
Fast Track to PowerBuilder, Sybase Inc. Boulder, CO.
Fundamentals of SQL Server Clustering, Microsoft, Dallas, TX
Experience
July 2023 – Jan 2025 Bowhead, Inc Vicksburg, MS
Software Developer III
Performed in a variety of capacities for various projects managed by the U.S Army Corp of Engineers.
Steered the STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide’s) approval process for MS SQL and MySQL Databases.
Acted as the designated Database Administrator for various teams.
Managed both Azure SQL Server database/servers as well as Azure for MySQL server/databases.
Contributed JavaScript/React code modifications to enhance front-end application functionality for various projects.
Contributed C+ code modifications for API back-end applications to increase the functionality of API servers.
Designed and maintained Azure Data Factory workflows.
Submitted the initial Database Dictionary for applications that was approved by the Army Data Catalog team.
May 2015 – Oct 2022 Tower Loan, LLC Flowood, MS
Manager of Windows Programming and Database Administration / Manager of Database Administration
Manage the in-house development team that numbered as high as six developers
Manage and steer the direction of development for multiple custom loan management applications utilizing
the .Net Framework and used by Tower’s 230+ branches and Home Office personnel as well
as thousands of sales dealers who utilize Tower’s loan system.
Database administration of ~250 MS SQL Servers including several High Availability Always On Failover Clusters
Design and debug enhancements and modifications for the loan management systems
Provide application support for branches and home office employees
Coordinate with contractors and vendors to implement new functionality in systems.
Design and Create Reports using SQL Server Reporting Service
Implemented Bamboo Build Automation and Octopus Deployment servers
Involved early in project to convert the legacy COBAL system into the current .Net MVC Application.
103 Rialto St..
Vicksburg, MS 39180
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W. Kevin Davis (Continued)
April 2008 – 2015 Anderson – Tully Vicksburg, MS
Programmer Analyst
Lone developer for a manufacturing company providing enhancements and customizations for Epicor 6
and Epicor Enterprise applications.
Development using Sybase PowerBuilder for the Epicor 6 application and using C# .Net for development
inside of the Epicor Enterprise application.
Designed and developed integrations with the company’s LaserFiche document repository system.
Participated in planning and coordination of upgrade from Epicor 6 to Epicor Enterprise application.
Creation of reports using the BIRT Reporting tool and Crystal Reports
May 2006 – 2008 Kingsway of America, Inc Mobile, Alabama
Programmer Analyst II
Development team member for an auto insurance client-server application and supporting applications
Development of applications using PowerBuilder, SQL, Java, DocScience and XML.
Database design and maintenance for both an MS SQL Server 2005 database and a MySQL database,
Including the creation of procedures, functions, tables, triggers
Conversion of In-House PowerBuilder printing application to a DocScience printing application
Development of data warehouse project using Eclipse and MapForce, in cooperation with a third party vendor
Created design documents used by design review team prior to any application changes
Participated in Design Review Meetings
April 2004 – March 2006 Digidyne, Inc Mobile, Alabama
Software Engineer
Research and Development team member for a large-scale EDI Enrollment application
Development of front-end code for an Oracle Internet/Web Application Server using PL/SQL, SQL
XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and code work in PL/SQL Developer and TOAD development tools
Database design and maintenance for an Oracle 9i database back-end including packages, procedures,
functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes
Development of in-house programs to support products
Create reports for online viewing and for use in custom PowerBuilder applications
Sept. 2003 – April 2004 VESA Enterprises Mobile, Alabama
Web Administrator / Designer
Administered Windows 2000 Web Servers for 65 - 75 sites using IIS, Active Directory, SharePoint services
and FTP services
Administered Kerio E-Mail Servers for ~100 mailboxes between ~30 domains
Website design and maintenance including secure e-commerce sites utilizing ASP, JavaScript, CGI, HTML, CSS using Dreamweaver development tools.
Database design and maintenance for MS SQL Server 2000
Customer relations and support
Graphic designs for new and existing customers using Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady and Illustrator and animated graphics using Macromedia Flash
Sept. 1998 – April 2004 Web Master Kev’s Mobile, Alabama
Independent Web Site Contractor / Support Specialist (While Earning Bachelor Degree)
Website design and maintenance
Database design and maintenance
Hardware installations
E-Mail management
Application help and support
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