Sql Server Database Administrator
Resume:
GEORGE GOVANTES
Cypress, Texas *7433
Cell 832-***-****
e-mail: ******.********@*******.***
Reference: SQL DBA - BI - Data Warehousing - SQL Server
I am currently seeking a permanent position within the IT area of the computer technology field with a company that is in search of a well-rounded computer professional with high-quality team skills, as well as leadership abilities. I have enclosed a copy of my resume that will provide a further in-depth background on my work experience, skills and career achievements.
With over 14 years extensive experience in Database Administration and Architecture with an area of specialization in Database Architecture and Performance Tuning of SQL Server 2005 and 2008 platforms. Additionally, I have a wide range of Internet Client Server application development using Cold Fusion, SharePoint and HTML for Internet and Corporate Intranets.
I am currently the SQL Server Senior Database Administrator & SQL Developer for Hewlett Packard, Inc. My duties include the administration and maintenance of over 1600 single and multiple standalone and clustered instances of 2005 and 2008 servers. Additionally, my responsibilities include direct responsibly for 100 servers, patching automation, database architecture for disaster recovery and business continuity, hands on development, and mentoring developers on writing and performance tuning of TSQL and stored procedures; as well as replication, log shipping, SSIS, data security and designing custom solutions for specific situations.
Current Salary Requirements: Negotiable
Yours truly,
George Govantes, MCTIP Database Administrator, MCDBA, MCSE
Programming, Networking And Internet Skills
• Databases Administration 13 years: MS SQL Server 11, 2008/2005/2000/7/6.5
• Operating Systems, Programs & Skills 13 years: Windows 2008/2003/2000, MS SQL Virtualization using VMWare, MS SQL 2008/2005/2000/7.0/6.5, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows ’98, DOS,
• Programs: HyperBac, Red-gate SQL Backup, MS Word, Access, Excel, HTML, Cold Fusion MX, Programming analysis, Database Modeling
• Programming Skills include 10 years: T-SQL, Stored Procedures, DTS, Triggers, Cold Fusion 2.0-MX, DHTML, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, PowerShell 2.0
• Application Support: Epicor ERP, Filenet, Remedy, Business Objects and Cognos
• Internet/Intranet 13 years: Design and development of Internet and Cooperate Intranets using HTML, ColdFusion and SharePoint 2003/2007.
Professional Experience
Hewlett Packard
Senior Database Administrator\SQL Developer January 2011 to Present
I am currently the SQL Server Senior Database Administrator for Hewlett Packard, Inc. My duties include the administration and maintenance of over 1600 single and multiple standalone and clustered instances of 2005 and 2008 servers. Additionally, my responsibilities include direct responsibly for 100 servers, SQL Development for patching automation and reporting, server and database architecture for performance optimization, disaster recovery and business continuity, and mentoring developers on writing and performance tuning of TSQL and stored procedures; as well as replication, log shipping, SSIS, data security and designing custom solutions for specific situations.
Dril-Quip, Inc. Houston, TX
Senior Database Administrator November 09 to January 2011
SQL Server Senior Database Administrator for Dril-Quip. My duties include the administration and maintenance of over 25 single and multiple instances of 2005 and 2008 Servers some with databases storage requirements up to 250GB. My primary role includes supporting Epicor ERP system on a 225GB database on SQL 2005. With over 350 concurrent users I have effectively eliminated locking and blocking issues and significantly improved TSQL performance. Additional responsibilities include the migration of SQL2005 to SQL2008 and SQL2008R2 and migration of SharePoint 2007 site collections to SharePoint 2010. A primary focus of my position includes database performance tuning and creating custom SharePoint web parts to improve the real time visibility into SQL Performance.
HCC Insurance Holding, Houston, TX
Senior Database Administrator April 09 to November 09
SQL Server Senior Database Administrator for Database Services for HCC Insurance Holdings. My duties included the administration and maintenance of over 100 single and multiple instances SQL of 7, 2000, 2005 and 2008 Servers some with databases storage requirements up to 1TB on single node and multiple node clusters on both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 2000,2003 & 2008. Additional responsibilities include establishing corporate governance on all areas of SQL Server Operations including server data and physical security, monitoring, capacity planning, migration of legacy database servers and implementation of high availability database solutions including clustering on SQL2005, SQL2008, database mirroring on SQL2005 and SQL2008 and server virtualization
The Planet, Houston TX
Database Administrator Database Architect November 07 to April 09
As Database Administrator for the Managed Hosting group of The Planet my primary responsibility is to establishing internal and external standards for implementation, monitoring and support for SQL2008/2005/2000 Servers. Support internal and external customers with the design physical and logical database solutions and implement disaster recovery and geographic high availability and fault
tolerant solutions for both internal and external customers on SQL Server. Assist customers with database migration planning and performance tuning of T-SQL and application security.
As an architect I am responsible for working with internal and external customers, developers, managers and marketing to help identify needs for and create industry leading solutions using SQL Server. Projects included assisting VMware Architect on best practices for provisioning SQL Server on a virtual environment. Ongoing areas of responsibility include: Managing a team of three Database Administrators. Establishing support levels for the database team and escalation procedures for all levels SQL Server & MySQL. Setting standards for provisioning, support, determine monitoring standards, thresholds, document patching best practices and training for support groups.
My position offers me the opportunities to help mentor our Development Team, Windows Administrators and external customers on best practices for SQL Server performance tuning.
Rackspace Managed Hosting, San Antonio, TX
Lead Database Administrator Database Architect September 06 to November 07
As a Database Architect Administrator for one of the largest managed hosting companies in America, my duties included, but have not been limited to, the administration and maintenance of up to 1500 single and multiple instances SQL 2000/2005 servers some with databases up to 1TB on single node and multiple node clusters on both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 2003/2000.
Ongoing areas of responsibility include: architecting databases and high availability solutions based on business and budget requirements; planning and implementation of database solutions including clustering of SQL2005, database mirroring and replication. I have worked more than 250 database performance related cases on SQL2000 and SQL2005 with an exemplary customer satisfaction rate. My performance evaluations, tuning of servers and customer’s application code frequently including making
specific recommendations on stored procedures, TSQL and indexing after reviewing all available data including analysis of SQL profiler trace. Further areas of responsibility include assisting customers with
migration from SQL2000 to SQL2005 including replication, DTS to SSIS, SRS, data security and custom solutions for specific situations.
Additional responsibilities include setting corporate standards and training for SQL server. Database Services Manager managing 14 database Administrators supporting MS SQL, MySQL and Oracle platforms.
Clear Channel Communications San Antonio, TX
Senior Database Administrator, Jan 06 to September 06
As a SQL Server 2000/2005 Database Administrator for the Information Technology Department of Clear Channel Communications, my duties included the administration and maintenance of up to 500 single and multiple instances SQL 2000/2005 Servers some with databases up to 800GB on single node and multiple node clusters on both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 2003/2000. On going areas of responsibility included planning and implementation of database solutions including clustering on SQL2000 and SQL2005, replication, DTS, SSIS, SRS, data security and custom solutions for specific situations. Team Lead on server monitoring automation using Microsoft Operations Manager and SQL2H. Upon my recommendation the company added automated notification alerts to Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM software.
GEORGE GOVANTES
World Savings Bank San Antonio, TX
Database Administrator, Mar 01 to Jan 06
As a SQL server 2000/7.0 database administrator for the Information Services Department of World Savings Bank, My duties included the administration and maintenance of up to 350 SQL 2000/7.0
Servers some with databases up to 250GB on Windows 2003/2000; Server administration of groups, users and application level security. Ongoing areas of responsibility included disaster recovery planning and implementation of solutions including clustering on SQL2000 and SQL7.0, replication, log shipping
and custom solutions for specific situations. Additional duties included assisting customers with ETL programming and troubleshooting for multiple platforms, applications, report processing and project planning for implementation of service packs and security patches for up to 350 SQL servers over a wide area network using a combination of various solutions.
Spherion Technologies Fort Lauderdale, FL
Web Developer, Dec 00 to Feb 01
Cold Fusion application developer and SQL 7.0 database administrator for the Web Services Department. My duties included the daily administration and maintenance of SQL 7.0 Server, NT 4.0 Server including administration of group, user and application level security for a network of 5,000 users to secure web application development. At this time the development requirements have included extensive multi-lingual, Enterprise level applications in Cold Fusion for SQL 7.0 databases. (Reason for leaving: corporate downsizing)
National Information System Lakeland, FL
Senior Programmer/Database Administrator, Feb 00 to Nov 00
As a SQL 7.0 database administrator and application developer for National Information Systems, duties included the daily administration and maintenance of SQL 7.0 Server, Internet Information Server and Cold Fusion Server. Development requirements have included extensive application development in Cold Fusion for implementation on SQL 7.0 and Oracle 8i. Other programming projects have included Palm technology to MS Access and SQL 7.0 database access and integration. Recent professional achievements have included the submission of PM N Motion project management tool for a design patent. (Reason for leaving: dot com layoff)
Programmer/Analyst III, Nov 99 to Jul 00
I was a SQL 7.0 database administrator and developer for Sverdrup Technologies. My duties included the daily administration and maintenance of several SQL 7.0 Servers, Internet Information Server and Cold Fusion Server, and Cold Fusion/HTML programming for SQL 7.0 and Oracle 8I for both Sverdrup Technologies and Special Operations Command located at Macdil Air Force Base. Additional duties have included assessments of new Internet technologies, solutions and project management
Education/Certifications
Certification: MCT (2009-2010), MCTIP Database Administrator, MCTS SQL2005, MCDBA, and MCSE
1994-1996 St. Petersburg Jr. College Clearwater, FL
Military
I was Honorably Discharged after seven years of service in the US Army. Rank at Discharge: Sergeant
Security Clearances
Secret/Secret NATO currently not active
Speaking Engagements
February 2008 Houston Professional Association for SQL Server
Topic: Using Enterprise Monitoring To Secure SQL Server from SQL Injection Attacks
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