CHRIS REID
Dayton,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with over 20 years experience offering a unique combination of analytical and technical skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
LABCORP
Princeton, NJ
11.2018 - Current
- Lead Primary SQL DBA for LabCorp SAAS environment in Amazon Web Service (AWS).
- Responsible for all aspects of database maintenance; installation, patching, migrations, upgrades, performance tuning and high availability.
- Management of all Database environments; DEV, SIT, UAT, PROD. On call 24/7, support for SQL Server and AWS environments
- Evaluate programs/applications and databases, to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Setup and control user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
- Ensure that all levels of SQL Server Environment is HIPA compliant with database encryption, auditing and encrypted login and passwords.
- Incorporated extensive familiarity with AWS EC2/S3 BUCKET systems using AWS CLI, for data management and backup and recovery accountability.
- Supported multiple concurrent projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
WoodBridge , NJ
01.2018 - 10.2018
- SQL Server Migration Project Management.
- Performed Server version upgrades, migrations, and deployment changes to SQL Databases.
- Crafting of (DRY Run, BC TEST and CUT OVER) Implementation Plans and Tickets for deployments on systems.
- Implement best practices for Database Monitoring, Backups and Restores.
- Created and supported SQL Server Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping and Mirroring for several servers.
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cranbury , NJ
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Build-out of SQL Server Database environment in AWS on EC2 instances.
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability, and performance metrics.
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Supported multiple concurrent projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
- Automated daily, weekly and monthly system maintenance tasks such as database backups, replication verification, database integrity verification and index updating.
- Provided 24/7 Production on call support.
- Followed standard practices for migrating changes to test and production environments and provided technology support to meet business requirements
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINSTRATOR
NCR CORPORATION
East Haven , CT
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed SQL Database for Dubai Airport Kiosks Implementation Project.
- Performed troubleshooting and resolved database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues and security issues.
- Reviewed and optimized database changes prior to production deployment
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINSTRATOR
WOLTERS KLUWER
Waltham, MA
01.2011 - 08.2011
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Franklin Lakes, NJ
11.2008 - 12.2010
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
GENERAL ELECTRIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Beverly, MA
07.2008 - 10.2008
Education
Associate of Science - MongoDB Certified
Mongo University
San Francisco, CA 06.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY
KINGSTON, JAMAICA 07.1994 - 08.1996
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Security and Encryption
- High Availability Always On
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
- Implementation/Configuration
- Excellent Problem-Solving Abilities
Timeline
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
LABCORP
11.2018 - Current
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
01.2018 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - MongoDB Certified
Mongo University
06.2016 - 04.2017
SR. SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
01.2013 - 07.2017
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINSTRATOR
NCR CORPORATION
08.2011 - 01.2013
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINSTRATOR
WOLTERS KLUWER
01.2011 - 08.2011
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS
11.2008 - 12.2010
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
GENERAL ELECTRIC INSURANCE COMPANY
07.2008 - 10.2008
Associate of Science - COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY
07.1994 - 08.1996
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