An accomplished Database Architect and Programmer with demonstrated success designing and implementing database solutions possessing a diversified technical background. Proven ability to implement technologies to increase user performance and provide system automation and a passion for data cleanup and conversion and legacy system maintenance and debugging.

Qualification Highlights

Ø Expertise creating order from chaos in data and database architecture and systems.

Ø Resourcefulness in problem solving and error correction.

Ø Expertise in full project life cycle development for implementation and integration.

Ø Polished leadership skills, with ability to motivate teams.

Ø Deep understanding of technology with focus on delivering business systems.

Technical Expertise

Languages	Web: Perl, PHP, JavaScript/DHTML, VB Script (ASP), ASP.Net, C#, ADO, COM Mainframe/Server: C, C++, COBOL, RPG, PL/I, Unix shell scripting PC: VisualBasic, ActivePerl, PHP
Databases	Oracle including PL/SQL and development tools, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, Ingres, IDMS, Informix, MySQL, Msql, Postgres, Access, Raima, LDAP
Operating Systems	DOS, Windows (NT, 95, 98, 2000, XP, 3.1), SunOS, Solaris, MacOS, HP-UX, AIX, MVS, TSO, CICS, VM, Linux (various forms)
Other Technical Experience	Database Design and Performance Tuning Web Server setup and management (IIS & Apache) Package Evaluation Database Modeling Tools

Professional Experience

Volt Technology, Seattle WA Systems Analyst @ Microsoft/MSNIA	December 2003 - December 2004
Created ASP system monitors to be used in conjunction with SiteScope for monitoring various MSNIA (MSN Internet Access) applications. Debugged data variances and outlined required code changes required to correct data problems.
· Designed and implanted ASP scripts to execute client DLLs and evaluate results for system monitoring. · Designed Java custom monitors using the SiteScope SDK. · Debugged problems with ASP.Net code and SQL Server stored procedures to correct problems with data being written to the various database systems. · Created Business Intelligence scorecard and baselines for MSNIA data.

Meridian Technology Group, Portland, OR Consultant	October 2003 – November 2003
A six-week project to migrate databases to new hardware and software for NetIQ.
· Documented existing databases · Created migration plan and scripts for databases · Implemented migrations during off hours
Washington Mutual, Seattle, WA Business Data Analyst	February 2002 – May 2003
Created a new data team within the Consumer Lending Division business division of Washington Mutual supporting the needs of the business division by making data easily accessible in a format for easy reporting. As part of the business division the team is more responsive to user needs.
· Designed, implemented and administered data server utilizing SQL Server 2000 and Erwin 4.0 for the Consumer Lending Division. · Designed, implemented and administered web server utilizing Microsoft IIS to use for final front-end data access using .Net. Prototypes were done using Microsoft Access. · Documented data flows required for the business division use and implemented data sharing processes with data sources (including Oracle and DB2) utilizing server linkage and DTS · Architected automated data cleanup, migration and reporting processes · Served as technical architect and lead on division data projects · Created production data and database standards and processes for the division

Shiplogix, Seattle, WA DBA	August 2001 – December 2001
Created new Perl/SQL processes for database extracts, maintenance and reporting for SQL Server customer database. Maintained and administered SQL Server customer database. Created a disaster recovery plan that had not previously existed. Administered and maintained test databases for the programming staff.
· Administered production, test and development SQL Server customer databases · Acted as data technical resource for the organization · Documented database using Erwin 4.0 and IIS to provide more information to Java developers · Created automated extract procedures to meet customer needs · Managed and administered Oracle product database · Created and maintained LDAP data store for product customization

Hammock Consulting Services, Renton, WA President	April 1997 – July 2002
Served as a technical lead, data architect, programmer and team management for client mission critical database projects. Clients included AT&T Wireless, Cobalt Group, cti, Digital Eve, Dream Factory Books, Microsoft, N2H2, NOAA, Watchguard
· Designed, created and administered Oracle 7, Oracle 8i, SQL Server 6, SQL Server 6.5, SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, MySQL, msql databases · Created data access and maintenance programs and scripts for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, msql databases · Installed, maintained, and administered IIS and Apache web servers · Installed, maintained, and administered Solaris, Linux and Microsoft systems · Created and maintained web front end code utilizing JavaScript, DHTML, VBScript and CSS · Created and maintained web back end code utilizing Perl, PHP, ASP/VBScript · Familiarity with Solaris and Linux Package management systems · Programmed automated processes utilizing Informix database and Acrobat SDK · Trained and mentored junior programmers · Provided project and team management on larger projects
EC Direct, Seattle, WA Senior Database Engineer	October 1998 – March 1999
Served as the database administrator and architect for the SQL Server e-commerce database. EC Direct created shopping cart software and the database included various aspects of the consumer transaction.
· Architected, implemented and administered the first production version of the customer database in SQL Server · Designed middle-tier programming and database layer to reduce the knowledge the programmers needed for the database and to simplify database maintenance · Supported test databases for the development team · Created database standards
Adobe Systems, Seattle, WA Business Systems Analyst	July 1996 – April 1997
Created various database driven web sites for customer support that provided search capability and support to data that was unavailable via the interface.
· Provided legacy system integration via the web for Informix and Oracle data · Apache Server Installation and Maintenance · Created scripts utilizing Perl to reformat, cleanse and display customer data · Installed and maintained Solaris system and packages

Multicom Publishing, Seattle, WA Database Specialist	September 1995 - May 1996
Worked with a team to build CD-ROM based cookbook titles including The Best of Food and Wine, Cooking for Today (4 Titles - Chicken, Vegetarian, Stir-Fries, Pasta), Better Homes and Gardens New Dieter’s Cook Book, and Better Homes and Garden’s Healthy Cooking Deluxe.
· Created data parsing routines to transform recipe data to SGML format · Designed routines to intelligently parse ingredients for recipe scaling and to learn from the data · Architecture and implementation of databases on the CD-ROMs · Implementation of internal databases to data cleansing · Scripted data access within the titles · Steam lined data build processes
Solutions for Government, Burnaby, BC, Canada Database Specialist	March 1995 – July 1995
Provided programming support of accounting software package.
· Maintained existing Cobol/Informix code base · Assisted Unix System Administrator as needed
Lexis/Nexis, Dayton, OH Lead Software Engineer	May 1990 – January 1995
Lexis/Nexis is an original online database provider of legal, news, medical and patent data. Worked with teams to ensure the data was on-line on time for customers throughout the world.
· Worked as a 24x7 maintenance engineer to correct problems as they arose within the data receiving, parsing, and upload processes on Mainframe and Unix Systems · Provided integration and maintenance of mission critical data processes for Lexis/Nexis online database system · Created automation procedures and parsing routines to identify potential data problems · Lead a project to migrate source code from three source code management systems to one system · Did maintenance programming, developing excellent debugging skills, for many languages including C, C++, PL/I, Assembler, RPF · Programmed templates for developer use on new generation system utilizing C++ with OODCE · Created build procedures to support HP-UX and Solaris integrated systems · Created databases using Ingres, Sybase and Access
Prior Experience Available Upon Request

Education

University of Phoenix Online Master of Science Major: Computer Information Systems	September 1998 – June 2002
Loyola University Chicago, Mundelein College Continuing Education - Java	September 2001 – December 2001
University of Dayton School of Law Personal interest in the study of law	August 1993 – July 1994
Sinclair Community College Continuing Education – C and Unix Scripting	January 1992 – March 1992
Findlay College/University of Findlay Bachelor of Arts Major: Business Systems Analysis	June 1985 – May 1987
Lima Technical College/James A. Rhodes State College Associate of Applied Science Major: Data Processing		June 1983 – June 1985

Teaching Experience

Seattle Central Community College

· Web Development/JavaScript

· Web Programming with Databases

Almatech (including courseware creation)

· JavaScript

· XML

South Seattle Community College

· Intermediate Web Development

· Advanced Web Development

Other Accomplishments

· Programmer team management encouraging brainstorming and creative approaches to enhance team members and the project

· Ownership of the overall quality, scalability, consistency, cost, integration, maintainability and timeliness of mission critical projects

· Creation of problem tracking and development queue systems to best utilize group resources

· Management of consulting firm and subcontractors

· Large scale project integration and cross functional communication

· Seattle Webgrrl of the Year 2000