Daniel Epps
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Seasoned Database Administrator with recent specialized training in Information Security, including Network Engineering, AWS Cloud Security, and Microsoft Security. Currently pursuing CISSP certification. Adept at implementing robust security measures, optimizing database performance, and leveraging data science techniques to drive insight and decision-making. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead database operations to meet organizational objectives. High-performing professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex databases. Skilled in SQL and database management systems. Strong understanding of database design and data modeling with excellent troubleshooting skills. Smart and committed to staying up-to-date with new technologies and advancements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer Apprentice
University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
- Developed a network security plan for a simulated environment, identifying approximately 300 vulnerabilities using NMAP and recommending solutions for the Cybersecurity Lab Project
- Secured a simulated company using AWS cloud
- Engaged in hands-on labs to practice securing servers, implementing firewalls, and analyzing network traffic
- Participated in a penetration testing exercise to assess the security of a company’s network infrastructure
- Conducted incident response drills to practice rapid responses to information security breaches.
Data Science Apprentice
MIT
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed 3 machine learning models to predict customer behavior and optimize marketing campaigns using Python
- Conducted exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and patterns in 5 large datasets to predict pricing for used cars
- Cleaned and transformed raw data from 6 sources, including spreadsheets and flat files, to create unified datasets for analysis.
Principal Database Administrator
Optum
01.2012 - 11.2022
- Managed and administered mission-critical Cassandra, Oracle Exadata, and MySQL databases across on-premise and Azure Cloud environments, ensuring security and high-performance
- Led the design, implementation, and administration of Cassandra database systems to support critical business operations
- Enhanced data security with comprehensive controls, encryption, and vulnerability remediation, reducing potential breaches by 87%
- Developed backup and recovery procedures, consistently exceeding RTOs (1 hour) and RPOs (30 minutes) through proactive offsite replication strategies
- Optimized database performance, resulting in a 40% increase in Oracle queries (EDP application) and a 65% improvement in the Cassandra cluster
- Conducted database capacity planning, leading to the expansion of a Cassandra cluster to mitigate performance dips
- Led the migration of 15 of the mission-critical databases from Azure Cloud to on-premise Oracle Exadata platforms
- Upgraded 6 Oracle 12C databases to 19C making using of Oracle Data Guard to create standby database for the transition from 12C to 19C
- Led the upgrade of 320 Percona MySQL database from release 7 to 8
- Created 15 PostgreSQL 3 node clusters to support 2 mission critical applications.
Senior Database Administrator
ViaSat
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with development teams to design and implement database solutions for new applications at ViaSat (formerly WildBlue), a high-speed satellite internet service provider
- Administrated Oracle advanced replication of 12 databases for three environments via technique, improving data accessibility and system fault tolerance and reliability
- Executed performance analysis and capacity planning of the Oracle databases via technical knowledge to prepare effectively for scalability
- Provided development and administration support to MySQL core nodes through team management, boosting agility and enabling real-time response.
Education
Applied Data Science Certificate -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA03.2023
Microsoft Azure Cloud Certified -
Microsoft
Redmond, WA02.2020
CompTIA Security+ Certificate -
American National Standards Institute (ISO/ANSI)
Washington, DC10.2024
Master of Science in Computer Engineering -
University of Denver
Denver, CO03.2001
Cybersecurity Certificate -
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO07.2024
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- C
- Bash scripting
- Wire Shark
- NMAP
- Windows 10 & 11
- UNIX
- Solaris
- LINUX
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
- MySQL
- Cassandra
- Leadership
- Management
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Security Management
- Penetration Testing
- Security Operations
- Database Management
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
- Nessus
- Burp Suite
- Cyber Security Best Practices
- Data Security and Encryption
- Security Management: Penetration Testing
- Incident Response
- Information Security Policies
- Security Risk Management
- Digital Forensics and Secure Coding Practices
- Database Optimization
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Cloud Database Management (Azure)
- Network configuration
- LAN switching technologies
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- OSPF routing
- Network Troubleshooting Abilities
- DNS implementation
- Network device monitoring
- Wide Area Network Optimization
- Networking and routing protocol expertise
- Firewall functionality
- Strong troubleshooting skills
Websites
Informationsecurity
- Data Security & Encryption
- Cyber Security Best Practices
- Secure Coding Practices
- Security Risk Management
- Security Management
- Penetration Testing
Infrastructure
- Capacity Planning
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- RMAN
- OEM
- Golden Gate
- Active Data Guard
- Exadata
Personal Information
Title: PRINCIPAL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Timeline
Network Engineer Apprentice
University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
Data Science Apprentice
MIT
11.2022 - 03.2023
Principal Database Administrator
Optum
01.2012 - 11.2022
Senior Database Administrator
ViaSat
09.2007 - 10.2012
Applied Data Science Certificate -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Microsoft Azure Cloud Certified -
Microsoft
CompTIA Security+ Certificate -
American National Standards Institute (ISO/ANSI)
Master of Science in Computer Engineering -
University of Denver
Cybersecurity Certificate -
University of Colorado
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