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Arthur Plonski

Denver,CO

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Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Senior Database AdministratorSQL DeveloperSQL Database ArchitectSenior SQL DeveloperSQL Database Administrator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Denver, CO
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

100000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture

Summary

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator skilled in managing complex environments with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through automation and integration with cloud solutions. Proven ability to lead teams in establishing database standards and enhancing operational efficiency across enterprise applications.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Database Administrator

Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
06.2018 - Current
  • Implement and manage Always On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups, including hybrid cloud configurations
  • Administer and maintain 50+ SQL Server instances supporting enterprise applications and thousands of users
  • Lead backup, restore, and recovery operations, implementing automated database recovery from cloud-based vendors to minimize downtime
  • Perform performance tuning, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis
  • Build automated reporting and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues
  • Automate database monitoring, health checks, and alerting systems, generating detailed error reporting across all environments
  • Developed PowerShell and command-line scripts to automate database administration and integration processes, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Manage upgrades, patches, and performance tuning of SQL and Oracle environments
  • Manage index defragmentation, reindexing, and statistics updates to maintain optimal performance
  • Dissect transactions coming from applications into the databases using SQL Profiler and extended events
  • Design and maintain integrations with Oracle Cloud using APIs, PowerShell, and flat file processes
  • Generate and validate critical reporting datasets (W2, PERA, ADP), ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Participate in 3–4 concurrent projects, delivering database and integration solutions
  • Administer over 20 enterprise applications across multi-database environments
  • Lead team in defining database standards, automation strategies, and best practices
  • Guide development of integration frameworks, scripting standards, and operational processes
  • Acted as technical lead for database-related initiatives, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability across enterprise applications
  • Mentor team members on SQL Server administration, automation, and troubleshooting
  • Monitored database health and resolved issues proactively to minimize downtime.
  • Develop and maintain complex T-SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures

Systems Administrator

FRONTEO USA
Golden, Colorado
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developed and administered SQL Server 2005–2016 in high-availability and disaster recovery environments
  • Administered Relativity e-discovery application to ensure seamless operation and user access
  • Managed petabytes of e-discovery data, ensuring effective backup synchronization, disk allocation, and archival processes
  • Engineered automated database maintenance routines using T-SQL and SQL Agent Jobs
  • Designed and implemented triggers, functions, and stored procedures to enhance business application logic
  • Monitored database performance using SQL Profiler and optimized queries for analytics and auditing
  • Generated advanced SSRS reports and resolved technical issues for end users to enhance data accessibility
  • Built C# and Java-based solutions to streamline business functions and reporting

Systems Administrator

NASK
Warsaw, Poland
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Implemented high availability and disaster recovery models to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime
  • Managed administration of multiple applications across various database platforms to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Performed database migration, replication, and optimization tasks for mission-critical systems to enhance performance and maintain data integrity
  • Develop and maintain complex T-SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures
  • Developed automation scripts and business tools using Java and C# to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention
  • Designed OLAP cubes, ETL processes, and business intelligence reports using SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
  • Head of MSSQL database development and administration across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Firebird systems

Back-End Developer

The Outdoor Exchange
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Co-founded startup with six partners to develop innovative solutions.
  • Designed and administered MySQL and Neo4j databases for e-commerce platforms
  • Developed stored procedures and analytical reports that enhanced decision-making for business operations
  • Collaborated with IT startups and investors in Tech Launch Accelerator program to drive innovative solutions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and improve application functionality.

SQL Analyst

Solid Security
Warsaw, Poland
12.2012 - 07.2015
  • Created and analyzed Sybase and SQL-based reports to support data-driven decision making
  • Administered and optimized MSSQL Server 2005–2014 databases
  • Developed triggers, procedures, and functions within Microsoft Dynamics GP9 to streamline database operations
  • Supported disaster recovery and backup systems for critical company data

Education

Master's Degree - Computer Science - Project Management

Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
Warsaw, Poland
01-2016

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science - Databases

Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
Warsaw, Poland
01-2014

High School -

Holy Family High School
Broomfield, CO
01-2009

Skills

  • Database Development and Administration
  • T-SQL & P-SQL Scripting Expert
  • Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
  • Disaster recovery
  • Availability groups
  • Database Monitoring & Alert Automation
  • Backup automation
  • Index management
  • Data integration
  • ETL processes
  • SQL Profiler and Extended Events
  • Cloud integration
  • API integration
  • Scripting expertise
  • Windows Server Management
  • Linux Server Administration

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Latin
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Database Administrator

Denver Public Schools
06.2018 - Current

Systems Administrator

FRONTEO USA
01.2017 - 06.2018

Systems Administrator

NASK
08.2015 - 11.2016

Back-End Developer

The Outdoor Exchange
03.2014 - 08.2015

SQL Analyst

Solid Security
12.2012 - 07.2015

Master's Degree - Computer Science - Project Management

Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science - Databases

Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

High School -

Holy Family High School

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