
Designed and implemented a disaster recovery resolution that generated and executed database backup operations. Project implementation saved database administrators 50 man-hours weekly, and reduced training time by 50%. Led specialist team in challenging program; utilized modeling that rapidly developed and deployed application processes. Project led to corporate’s first Fleet Management System, and saved $100,000+ during first and subsequent years by reducing information processing operations. Saved millions of dollars by actively directing and leading vendor software beta testing for compatibility and needs assessment that eliminated unnecessary purchasing costs. Trained and mentored junior DBAs; maintained functions for DB2 systems; designed and created multiple new databases for new / pilot systems. Designed, coded and implemented a dynamic tool that allowed DBAs to generate alter processes, enmasse, for all supported databases. Tool prevented out-of-space errors and successfully reduced number of calls/pages by over 50% for the on-call DBA. Oversaw installation, upgrade, and maintenance of CoolGen database; developed conflict resolutions that increased productivity through enabling applications group to focus on their assigned duties, thereby, reducing waiting time by 30%. Saved $500,000 (annually) in contractual support by launching (CoolGen) in-house training program that led employees to work on one of the best applications in the corporation. Increased production by 50% through skillfully enhancing power plant inventory system, and modifying screen presentation that enabled personnel to swiftly track items back to senior management. Maximized staff performance, and increased production by 50% through redesigning online order system applications for major oil company, (systems were written in COBOL/IMS). Analyzed end-user requirements and incorporating them into an upgraded system - job satisfaction and staff motivation improved dramatically.