Christopher Borer
Senior Database Administrator
South Haven,MN
Summary
A seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in database administration and a solid foundation in system administration principles.
I stay current with new technologies and I'm advancing my skills in Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
I'm currently enrolled in a seven-month Data Engineering course while working toward an AWS Data Engineer Associate certification.
I'm a proven team player with a positive attitude — committed to meeting deadlines and staying calm under pressure. I bring strong problem-solving skills and integrity to every role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Administrator
Wipro Technologies
East Brunswick, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
- Gather and report governance data for manged services group.
- Participate in the resourcing process to bring on new hires.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
IT Database Consultant Enterprise Information Security
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN
11.2015 - 02.2022
Provide Multi Platform Database Support for UHG security application.
Identify patterns and trends and determine requirements for newly requested enhancements.
Analyze tools to improve team communications and work flow.
Develop training materials for application users.
Senior Database Administrator
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN
05.2010 - 11.2015
Senior Database Administrator
Search America
Maple Grove, MN
11.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Database Administrator
SHPS
Minneapolis, MN
09.2001 - 11.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Secondary Education Mathematics
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN1995
Skills
- Experience with Planning, Training and Knowledge transfer
- Concise written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and within a group
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead groups and achieve objectives
- Error analysis and reporting to improve security application
- Collecting and analysis of data to implement application improvements
- Point of contact for across team projects, meeting deadlines and collaborating to resolve issues
- Interpersonal and written communication
Accomplishments
- 17 years of production support of multiple database platforms.
- 7 years security application support.
- Set up and support of heterogenous system to have Sybase replicate to sql server data warehouse.
- Installation of Sybase clients on Windows platform.
- Migration of databases to new unix servers.
- Installing, and upgrading database systems.
- Troubleshooting and correcting software issues.
- Data backup and retrieval
- Experience with Python and Perl
- Worked on operating systems Windows, Unix, and Linux
- Development of database monitoring tools.
- Support proprietary applications.
- Analyze and provide solutions for database performance issues.
- Work with application development teams to improve database performance.
- Writing sql reports.
- Build out new databases and upgraded environments.
- Work with users to provide solutions to databases issues.
- Developing automation and reports using sql.
Timeline
Lead Administrator
Wipro Technologies
02.2022 - Current
IT Database Consultant Enterprise Information Security
UnitedHealth Group
11.2015 - 02.2022
Senior Database Administrator
UnitedHealth Group
05.2010 - 11.2015
Senior Database Administrator
Search America
11.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Database Administrator
SHPS
09.2001 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Secondary Education Mathematics
Concordia University, St. Paul
Other Work History
Educator, 08/1995 to 06/1997
DeLasalle High School - Mpls MN
Design and implement lesson plans for multiple courses in mathematics and Physical education.
Restaurant Manager, 09/1985 to 06/1988
D'vinci'sRestaurant - Mound MN
Oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.
DeLasalle High School - Mpls MN
Design and implement lesson plans for multiple courses in mathematics and Physical education.
Restaurant Manager, 09/1985 to 06/1988
D'vinci'sRestaurant - Mound MN
Oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.
Self directed Study
Completed Unix, C and C++ course through University of MN
Completed online training courses in Data Science with Python programming Data Engineering, and Postgresql.
Introduction to Problem Solving and Lean Problem Solving.
Completing a full stack developer bootcamp course through University of MN.
Completed a Cloud Computing Course, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure through University of Texas.
Currently Enrolled in Data Engineering course through Purdue University.
Other Work History
Educator, 08/1995 to 06/1997
DeLasalle High School - Mpls MN
Design and implement lesson plans for multiple courses in mathematics and Physical education.
Restaurant Manager, 09/1985 to 06/1988
D'vinci'sRestaurant - Mound MN
Oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.
DeLasalle High School - Mpls MN
Design and implement lesson plans for multiple courses in mathematics and Physical education.
Restaurant Manager, 09/1985 to 06/1988
D'vinci'sRestaurant - Mound MN
Oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.