Senior Application Architect & SQL DBA Leader

GREGORY RUTHERFORD

SUMMARY

Senior Application Architect SQL Server DBA DevOps Leader Clinical

& Enterprise Systems

Results-driven Senior Application Architect and Database Administrator with over 20 years of expertise in designing scalable enterprise systems within clinical and research environments. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance web applications, optimize SQL infrastructures, and implement DevOps automation initiatives. Recognized for enhancing system scalability, significantly reducing latency, and transforming deployment cycles from days to hours, ensuring seamless operations and improved efficiency. Committed to leveraging technical acumen and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in every project.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Enhanced System Efficiency - Developed custom business management system, improving data access time by 40%.

• Effective Team Leadership - Led team of 10 developers to deliver 15 successful projects annually.

• Database Optimization - Reduced database query response time by 50% with optimized queries.

• User Interface Improvement - Increased website traffic by 30% through improved user interface design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consulting Engineer, 02/2024 to Current

Self-Employed - Oxford, NJ

• Design and implement custom web and database solutions for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, performance optimization, and system integration.

• Lead end-to-end architecture planning, technical analysis, and deployment strategy.

• Conduct feasibility assessments and risk evaluations to guide client technology decisions.

• Develop structured project plans, budgets, and implementation roadmaps to ensure delivery alignment.

CONTACT

Address: Oxford, NJ 07863

Phone: 908-***-****

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

****.**********@*****.***

WWW: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gr

eg-rutherford-6ab85813/

CORE COMPETENCIES

Coding & Development

C#, VB.NET, PHP, JavaScript, SQL,

ASP.NET, MVC, MFC

Full-Stack Web Development API

Design & Integration Object-Oriented

Programming

Database & Data Engineering

Microsoft SQL Server (10+ years)

MySQL SAS (15+ years)

Database Architecture Query

Optimization Performance Tuning

Data Modeling

DevOps & Architecture

CI/CD Pipelines Automation

Scalable Software Architecture

Cloud Computing System Integration

Performance Optimization

Engineering & Delivery

Agile / Scrum SDLC Leadership

Code Review & Refactoring

Testing & Debugging User Acceptance

Testing Technical Documentation

Leadership & Business

Team Leadership Client

Communication Budget Forecasting

Risk Assessment Cross-Functional

Collaboration Stakeholder

Engagement

Senior Applications Engineer / DBA /Integration Lead, 02/2023 to 02/2024

Sago (formerly Schlesinger Group) - Iselin, NJ

• Led architecture and integration initiatives for enterprise research platforms supporting global operations.

• Engineered cross-platform data integration solutions to streamline workflows and improve system reliability.

• Optimized database performance and application architecture, reducing latency and improving scalability.

• Mentored engineers and implemented structured DevOps and automation practices to accelerate deployment cycles.

• Delivered high-impact enhancements aligned with organizational growth objectives.

Senior Applications Engineer / Team Manager / DBA, 01/2011 to 03/2023 Schlesinger Group (now Sago) - Iselin, NJ

• Led full SDLC for mission-critical enterprise web applications in clinical and research environments.

• Managed and mentored a team of 10 developers, delivering 15+ projects annually with strong on-time performance.

• Architected scalable, API-centric infrastructures and modernized legacy systems to improve performance and maintainability.

• Designed and optimized SQL Server and MySQL database environments; reduced query response times by up to 50%.

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies, cutting deployment cycles from days to hours.

• Built and maintained robust testing frameworks and documentation standards to ensure system reliability.

• Recipient, Employee of the Year (2021) — selected from 200+ employees globally for measurable architectural and operational impact.

Co-Owner, 01/2006 to 03/2023

gSoft Technologies, LLC - Oxford, NJ

• Founded and operated a custom software development and database consulting firm specializing in web application engineering and enterprise database solutions.

• Delivered tailored clinical and enterprise software systems integrating SAS, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, and SQL Server technologies.

• Designed scalable database architectures and application infrastructures to support client data analysis and reporting needs.

• Managed client relationships, technical delivery, and business operations.

Senior Software Developer, 01/2000 to 01/2011

DZS Software Solutions, Inc (ClinPlus) - Bound Brook, NJ

• Designed and developed custom web applications and database-driven systems for enterprise clients.

• Built scalable SQL-based data infrastructures and optimized backend performance.

• Managed server configurations and supported Windows-based environments.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, IT - Software Engineering

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science/Data Processing UCNJ Union College of Union County - Cranford, NJ

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Employee of the Year – Software Engineering (2021) Selected from 200+ global employees for leading architecture and delivery of a mission-critical platform that improved scalability, reduced latency, and accelerated deployment cycles through DevOps automation.

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