Aaron Butler
Director Of IT
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Database Architecture & Development
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Led strategic design for future of over 70 applications and 160+ databases
- Led team to decrease technical debt in web framework by 70%.
- Successfully led team efforts to integrate 3 major systems required for recent merger using variety of integration frameworks including Boomi, in-house built APIs, and more.
- Led team in centralizing common data sets to improve timing efficiency, and accuracy of reporting, application design, and data warehousing
- Led team of Database Administrators to consolidate and setup off-site, redundant database servers for high availability clusters (24 production servers)
- Successfully led Data, Analytics, and Reporting Teams for both brands after recent merger
- Led team of developers to review and evaluate several options for web/integrations development frameworks
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
Senior Application Software Engineer
Centene Corporation
Tampa, FL
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Designed and implemented database structures and processes for new state providers
- Implemented series of SSIS packages to import XML, tab-delimited (of varying record types) and some fixed-width files (varying columns based on record types) from various state medical providers
- Created reporting to compare state’s records to what was on file to identify discrepancies for correction
- Consolidated & simplified large query with several temp tables down to single query with identical results and better performance
- Led team members in performance tuning opportunities by reducing long running query runtimes (20+ minutes down to 3 minutes or less)
Technical Manager of Database Architecture / Data Architect
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Created series of complex queries/reports/processes that were used in multi-million ($400M+) dollar acquisition of company receivables
- Led team that designed and implemented database structures for new applications
- Led team of Database Administrators to implement first SQL Server High Availability (HADR) configurations in company by using SQL Server Availability Groups (TEST and PROD servers with primary and secondary replicas as well as jobs to monitor and assist with failover timing)
- Led, trained and mentored Database Administrators and Software Developers in T-SQL querying, database administration, SSIS, SSRS and other SQL Server-related technologies.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels (Weekly SQL Training)
Technical Manager of Database & Systems Development
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Focused on strategic direction of Database and Development teams
- Led teams that were responsible for all of company’s in-house applications (70+), reporting (600+), and data analytics
- Led team of Developers to research and work with several vendors to determine best platforms for BI and web development
- Increased speed-to-market for both web and BI/reporting development
- Led Database Administration team to restructure overall architecture to evolve with changing needs of business
- Led creation of several reports for Management that helped department keep up with project statuses, work orders, system uptime and more.
Senior Database Administrator
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Implemented several enhancements that helped to stabilize and improve overall health of data structures, security and integrity
- Automated over 10 daily/maintenance tasks that were being done manually by previous DBAs
- Led Business Intelligence initiative to design and build star-schema data warehouse for reporting and analytics within company (44 dimensions, 18 facts)
- Led team of Developers/Database Administrators to create and implement several reports for management to keep them abreast of database-related activities as well as reporting for third party systems.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
IT Technical Lead / Junior Database Administrator
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Led Web Application Development team in designing, project planning, scheduling, testing and developing (over 10 brand new apps in 2.5 years) in-house web-based applications for company
- Created and implemented several web applications that improved or helped automate manual processes
- Successfully worked with DBA to implement various projects into production environment
- Assumed full Database Administrator responsibilities when primary DBA was unavailable
- Provided end-user support, resolving technical issues promptly to maintain user satisfaction and minimize downtime
IT Business Analyst
WS Badcock Corporation
Mulberry, FL
11.2006 - 06.2011
- Led over 100 projects that affected multiple departments within organization with very successful results
- Coordinated with teams of developers and project sponsors to create mutually beneficial solutions
- Successfully trained store personnel and implemented new corporate-wide ERP (point-of-sale, receivables, and warehouse management system)
- Co-led corporate-wide project to convert products that were grouped together into individual pieces (so instead of bed, it’s footboard, headboard, and rails individually) for better tracking, purchasing, and analysis across entire product footprint
- Created and implemented 5+ Excel templates for project requests to partially automated “mini-apps” that used macros to save particular elements, notify individuals, and move them to next stage in process.
- Improved business processes by analyzing system requirements and implementing IT solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (MIS)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - Computer Science
Polk Community College
Lakeland, FL 08.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Data Modeling & Database Design
Coaching & Team Development
Program & Project Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Customer Relationship Management
Data Architecture
Strategic Planning & Business Alignment
Enterprise IT Operations
Data Integrity & Availability
Systems Architecture & Integration
Governance
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS)
ETL Processes
Verbal and written communication
Creativity and Innovation
Certification
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461, 70-462, & 70-463)
Basicinformation
Aaron Butler, Director of IT, (863) 661-3971, Albutler2819@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-butler-417a2866/
Timeline
Director of Database Architecture & Development
WS Badcock Corporation
10.2022 - Current
Senior Application Software Engineer
Centene Corporation
06.2022 - 10.2022
Technical Manager of Database Architecture / Data Architect
WS Badcock Corporation
12.2018 - 06.2022
Technical Manager of Database & Systems Development
WS Badcock Corporation
04.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Database Administrator
WS Badcock Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2016
IT Technical Lead / Junior Database Administrator
WS Badcock Corporation
06.2011 - 03.2014
IT Business Analyst
WS Badcock Corporation
11.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (MIS)
University of South Florida
08.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - Computer Science
Polk Community College
08.2002 - 05.2005