It Specialist Database Administrator

Joseph D. Combs

*****.***@*****.*** • 571-***-****

SUMMARY

Results-driven IT Specialist and Database Administrator with extensive experience supporting, managing, and modernizing large- scale financial systems across multiple federal agencies. Deep expertise in Oracle database environments, Pegasys/Momentum financial systems, and cloud migration initiatives. Proven success in leading technical teams, ensuring audit compliance, and developing robust integrations for mission-critical applications. Skilled in translating federal financial requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient IT solutions.

EXPERIENCE

General Services Administration (GSA), Lead Database Administrator and IT Specialist Mar 2020 - Present

Led the migration of Oracle environments to Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly improving scalability and reliability. Served as the technical team lead for two major Pegasys upgrades from versions 7.5 to 7.8 to 8.1, including backend Oracle database upgrades, hosting environment changes, and performance tuning efforts. Functioned as the primary technical resource on the Pegasys side for several GSA financial system initiatives that integrated with the Pegasys Financial System, including G-invoicing, eRETA, EASi, ASSIST, GSAFleet.gov, REXUS, OASIS, CALM, and the agency’s payroll modernization project.

Developed Data Act reporting solution for submitting spending and award data to the Treasury Department for GSA’s smaller client agencies and commissions

Supervised database administration team that supports GSA’s financial system infrastructure. General Services Administration (GSA), Branch Chief, System Engineering Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

Directed software engineering and operational support for Pegasys Financial Services. Oversaw integration between Pegasys and external GSA financial platforms. General Services Administration (GSA), IT Specialist Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

Led Pegasys 7.2 to 7.5 migration and transitioned multiple clients to a shared, multi-tenant architecture. Designed and implemented Pentaho-based reporting for financial data analysis. General Services Administration (GSA), Acting Branch Chief, DBA Branch Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

Managed team of DBAs and led efforts to pass SSAE audits by implementing rigorous database security protocols. General Services Administration (GSA), IT Specialist May 2011 - Oct 2016

Adapted Momentum/Pegasys systems to support multiple federal clients under USDA shared services. Customized backend processes and data models to meet unique agency requirements. Administered Oracle databases supporting GSA’s Pegasys system and ancillary systems. Developed and optimized SQL/PLSQL code for reporting, system tuning, and process automation. Supported batch processing, system backups, and interface maintenance using Unix shell scripts. TechFlow, Inc., Senior Application Developer

Mar 2009 - May 2011

Maintained financial systems for GSA FEDSIM using Oracle, PL/SQL, VB, and Delphi. Designed system interfaces and managed Oracle 10g backend for high-visibility GSA programs. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Senior Software Engineer Jun 1999 - Mar 2009

Led Oracle 8i to 10g upgrade across development and production systems with a tight turnaround. Developed PL/SQL and Delphi-based applications integrating GSA’s financial and procurement systems. Built and maintained critical interfaces between Oracle databases and legacy Lotus Notes apps. General Services Administration, Systems Accountant / Staff Accountant May 1990 - Jun 1999

Administered a 3,700-user Oracle data warehouse on AIX, ensuring performance and security. Joseph D. Combs - page 1 of 2

Developed internal tracking systems using Visual FoxPro and PowerBuilder to support Treasury reporting and internal audit functions.

EDUCATION

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science • Accounting • 1987 - 1992

SKILLS

Oracle Database Administration • Pegasys/Momentum Financial Systems • Data Warehousing & Reporting • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills • Financial System Integration & Interface Management • Linux/Unix Shell Scripting • SQL • PL/SQL • AWS Cloud Migration & System Modernization • Team Leadership & Project Management Joseph D. Combs - page 2 of 2

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