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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.
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented IT Professional with 25+ years of experience in software development, database administration, and team leadership. Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications using a variety of technologies, including Azure Cloud Services, .NET, SQL Server, and Agile methodologies. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
Experience
Software Developer III Bowhead, Inc. Vicksburg, MS July 2023 – Jan 2025
• Contributed to various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects, including steering STIG approval for SQL and MySQL databases.
• Managed Azure SQL Server and Azure for MySQL databases, including administration and performance tuning.
• Developed and maintained Azure Data Factory workflows for data integration.
• Enhanced D.H.S. front-end application functionality by contributing JavaScript/React code modifications.
• Improved API back-end functionality by contributing C# code modifications.
• Submitted a Database Dictionary to the Army Data Catalog team that was approved and added to the published catalog.
Manager of Windows Programming and Database Administration Tower Loan, LLC Flowood, MS May 2015 - October 2022
• Managed a team of up to nine developers, overseeing the development of custom loan management applications used by 280+ branches and thousands of sales dealers.
• Administered ~290 MS SQL Servers, including High Availability Always On Failover Clusters.
• Designed and implemented enhancements and modifications to loan management systems.
• Provided application support to branches and home office employees.
• Implemented Bamboo Build Automation and Octopus Deployment servers.
• Played a key role in the conversion of the legacy COBOL system to the current .NET MVC application.
Programmer Analyst Anderson-Tully Vicksburg, MS April 2008 - May 2015
• Developed and customized Epicor 6 and Epicor Enterprise applications using Sybase PowerBuilder and C#.NET.
• Designed and developed integrations with the company's LaserFiche document repository system.
• Participated in the planning and coordination of the upgrade from Epicor 6 to Epicor Enterprise.
• Created reports using BIRT Reporting and Crystal Reports.
• Performed Database Administration of MS SQL Servers.
Programmer Analyst II Kingsway of America, Inc. Mobile, AL May 2006 - April 2008
• Developed client-server applications and supporting tools for an auto insurance company using PowerBuilder, SQL, Java, and DocScience.
• Designed and maintained MS SQL Server and MySQL databases, including stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Converted in-house printing application to a DocScience solution.
• Developed a data warehouse project using Eclipse and MapForce.
• Created design documents and participated in design review meetings.
103 Rialto St..
Vicksburg, MS 39180
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W. Kevin Davis (Cont)
Software Engineer Digidyne, Inc. Mobile, AL April 2004 - March 2006
• Developed front-end code for an Oracle Internet/Web Application Server using PL/SQL, SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Designed and maintained an Oracle 9i database, including packages, procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Developed in-house programs and created reports for online viewing and integration with PowerBuilder applications.
• Created API calls to exchange data with 3rd party vendors.
Web Administrator / Designer VESA Enterprises Mobile, AL September 2003 - April 2004
• Administered Windows 2000 web servers for 65-75 sites using IIS, Active Directory, SharePoint, and FTP.
• Administered Kerio email servers for ~100 mailboxes across ~30 domains.
• Designed and maintained websites, including secure e-commerce sites, using ASP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Designed and maintained an MS SQL Server 2000 database.
• Provided customer support and created graphic designs using Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Flash.
Web Site Contractor / Support Specialist Web Master Kev's Mobile, AL September 1998 - April 2004
• Designed and maintained websites.
• Designed and maintained databases.
• Provided hardware installations, email management, and application support.
Education
B.S. Computer Sciences / Information Technologies University of South Alabama Mobile, AL June 2003
• Minor in Graphic Design.
Skills
• Languages: C#, .NET, MVC, Entity Framework, T-SQL, PowerShell, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js, PL/SQL, Java
• Databases: SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Database Design, Administration, Performance Tuning, High Availability
• Cloud: Azure (Databases, Data Factory, Storage Explorer, Entra ID)
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
• Tools: Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, JIRA, Octopus Deploy, Bamboo, GIT/Labs, SSRS
Certifications & Training
• CompTIA Sec+
• Data Modeling and Relational Database Design, Oracle University
• Fundamentals of SQL Server Clustering, Microsoft
References
James Stinson
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Marty Garton
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Richard Liesen
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