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Edward Kizys

IT Manager
Brecksville

Summary

Multi-faceted IT professional. Team leader, mentor, supervisor, senior database technology expert. 25 year experience with Oracle database systems in DBA, developer, sales consulting and project manager roles. Multi-project experience performing database schema design, data security enforcement, data analysis, custom data conversion procedures, data loading and execution script coding. 4 year experience analyzing, writing, testing and debugging PL/SQL packages and procedures for user interfaces and data manipulation, with integration to JavaScript and Oracle Reports. Oracle Database Administrator, 14 years, on various UNIX and Windows platforms. Software technology product sales consultant. Educated and advised corporate leaders about Oracle software products. Experienced communicator and presenter. Project manager and PMO team supervisor and mentor. Leader of technical infrastructure projects implementing server, database, network and storage technologies.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT Manager

Sherwin-Williams
05.2015 - 06.2025
  • System manager and team leader. Responsible for the operation, customization, support, and administration of regulatory compliance document systems.
  • Produced safety data sheet documents and label information required for selling and shipping products.
  • Systems included 140 Windows servers, Oracle and SQL Server databases.
  • Technologies used for programming and management included PL/SQL, TSQL, Powershell, C#, VBScript, UNIX Shell.

Software Engineer

Snap-on Business Solutions
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Developer and analyst supporting production of electronic part catalog databases.
  • Projects include automation of data transfer processes, SQL execution monitoring, integration and testing of data processing modules.
  • Technologies used: SQL, PL/SQL, UNIX shell, Python, Oracle Data Integrator.

Oracle Developer, Project Associate/Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting, LLP
11.2010 - 10.2014
  • Developed and supported a financial reporting system with a web user interface using the Oracle 11g database, PL/SQL, mod_plsql, JavaScript, and Oracle Reports.
  • Analyzed customer requirements, accounting data and existing system code.
  • Created new PL/SQL packages and modified existing packages.
  • Designed database objects, wrote DDL scripts.
  • Designed and coded custom conversion routines for multi-tree hierarchical data structures.
  • Wrote custom PL/SQL procedures for duplicate ledger data identification and removal.
  • Designed and executed a procedure to load organization hierarchy data from a spreadsheet to database tables.
  • Familiar with Defense Department accounting terminology and practices.
  • Created code deployment procedures for a multi-schema database using SQL and UNIX shell scripts.
  • Supervised the configuration of code releases for deployment to test and production environments.
  • Mentored developers on scripting standards.
  • Deloitte project team lead, and liaison to project manager and director.

Oracle Database Administrator

Key Bank
08.2007 - 10.2010
  • Database administrator in a large environment, supporting existing systems and new development projects.
  • Worked with 9i, 10g and 11g versions.
  • Analyzed database SQL performance.
  • Evaluated and consulted on SQL and PL/SQL code.
  • Designed database schemas, wrote creation DDL.
  • Migrated data between databases using Export, Import and Data Pump utilities.
  • Projects included: Key Bank’s FileNet system, Oracle Accounts Payable 12i system, FiServ NXG account reconciliation system, implemented a Data Guard standby database for a two factor authentication system.

IT Project Manager, Lead

Ohio Savings Bank
12.2006 - 08.2007
  • Senior member of the infrastructure project management team.
  • Managed a data warehouse platform upgrade project with a budget of $590,000, involving multiple lines of business and a database upgrade from Oracle 9i to 10G.
  • Other project responsibilities included telephony system upgrades and new branch implementations.

IT Line of Business Director

Ohio Savings Bank
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Manager of the IT PMO, including a team of five project managers.
  • Supervised team members, provided scheduled performance reviews, responsible for hiring and terminations.
  • Projects were focused on IT infrastructure: databases, servers, networks, telephony.
  • The team was responsible for 25-30 concurrent projects.
  • Mentored and advised team on project management issues, provided coordination between project teams.
  • Responsible for oversight of the IT sponsored project portfolio.
  • Managed the project to migrate the high profile mortgage origination system to Oracle 10G on a Linux database cluster.
  • Project was implemented in 10 months using 50+ resources with a $1.2M total cost.

Senior Systems Project Manager

Ohio Savings Bank
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Responsible for database and server infrastructure projects including mission critical mortgage banking database cluster.
  • Coordinated resources from IT teams.
  • Estimated and planned project schedules and costs.
  • Documented project status and reported to upper management.
  • Arranged training events for project teams.
  • Mentored and collaborated with the DBA team on operations and infrastructure planning.
  • Managed the 5 month, $500K project to implement an Oracle 10G database cluster and migrate 3 applications to it.
  • Presented the solution at Oracle’s 2004 Openworld conference.

Senior Sales Consultant

Oracle Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2003
  • Pre and post-sale consultant for Oracle database, application server and development tool products.
  • Customers were Cleveland area Fortune 500 companies.
  • Performed problem identification, needs analysis and solution design.
  • Solution scope included the following technologies: JAVA/J2EE, wireless/mobile, data warehousing and ETL, business intelligence, portals, OLAP and LDAP.
  • Specialized in clustered databases (Real Application Clusters) and disaster recovery.
  • Designed presentations and demonstrations to educate customers about solutions.
  • Addressed audiences of up to 200 people.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of Oracle products and industry trends.
  • Coordinated internal and external resources to meet customer needs.
  • Worked with account teams to develop sales strategies.
  • Awarded Sales Consulting Team of the Year in 2000.
  • Developed customer references for Oracle via customer service and advocacy.
  • Qualified for Club Excellence 2 years.

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Keybase, Inc.
08.1997 - 08.1998
  • Consultant at OfficeMax, Inc.
  • Created databases, wrote PL/SQL reporting programs, documented database monitor requirements, assisted with application software configuration, managed raw disk space.
  • Supported databases ranging in size up to 500 GB.
  • Coordinated transfer of production database on raw devices to development system stored in file systems.
  • Executed database maintenance procedures.
  • Automated the data loading procedures for a fraud analysis and detection system.
  • Provided on-call support for production systems.
  • Designed and documented backup procedures.
  • Recovered data from backup copies of database system.
  • Instructed OfficeMax DBAs about Oracle database administration in a classroom setting.

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Homeplace, Inc.
01.1997 - 08.1997
  • DBA for high transaction volume Oracle database systems on HP-UX servers.
  • Database sizes totaled over 100GB and supported over 400 concurrent users.
  • Responsible for database reliability and performance.
  • Primary activities included: storage configuration changes, application tuning, backup utility installation, database patches and upgrades, SQL
  • Net support.
  • Supervised and trained an entry level DBA.

Database Analyst

Progressive Insurance
08.1994 - 01.1997
  • Lead Oracle DBA.
  • Installed and configured Oracle Server and database utility software on AIX/RS6000 UNIX systems.
  • Developed scripts for database and file system maintenance.
  • Monitored and tuned database operation.
  • Performed application tuning.
  • Learned new Oracle technologies.
  • Evaluated hardware, database software and 3rd party tools.
  • Mentored UNIX support staff and other Oracle DBAs.
  • Assisted with Oracle Financials configuration and administration.

Senior Database Specialist

Revco D.S., Inc.
03.1993 - 08.1994
  • Responsible for Oracle database installation and operation on HP-UX systems at 7 locations.
  • Developed procedures and programs to monitor database performance and status.
  • Assisted and trained programming staff in the use of Oracle tools and database.
  • Created warehouse application screens using SQL
  • Forms.
  • Supported DB2/MVS databases using BMC tools.

System Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)
05.1986 - 03.1993
  • Developed applications and administered Oracle RDBMS.
  • Team leader of companywide, Oracle Forms based on-line time card system project.
  • Managed technical functions of engineering department computer systems and networks.
  • Responsible for VAX/VMS based Intergraph CAD system and Intergraph workstations.
  • Purchased disk drives for CAD system from distributor, installed and configured them myself, saving Allen-Bradley $20,000.
  • Created utilities for library operations, file management and security, plotting, problem logging, backup and disk compression.
  • Supported Sun workstations and servers.
  • Installed and maintained publishing, project management and CAE software.

Electrical Engineer

Van Dorn Plastic Machinery
06.1984 - 04.1986
  • Developed control software for injection molding machines.
  • Designed power distribution and control panels.
  • Implemented Intergraph electrical schematic CAD software for documentation of control circuit configurations.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - digital electronics and control systems

Cleveland State University

Skills

Team collaboration

Information confidentiality

Risk mitigation planning

IT risk management

IT infrastructure

Technical troubleshooting

Project planning

Application support

Technical leadership

Project management

Timeline

IT Manager

Sherwin-Williams
05.2015 - 06.2025

Software Engineer

Snap-on Business Solutions
11.2014 - 04.2015

Oracle Developer, Project Associate/Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting, LLP
11.2010 - 10.2014

Oracle Database Administrator

Key Bank
08.2007 - 10.2010

IT Project Manager, Lead

Ohio Savings Bank
12.2006 - 08.2007

IT Line of Business Director

Ohio Savings Bank
08.2004 - 12.2006

Senior Systems Project Manager

Ohio Savings Bank
09.2003 - 08.2004

Senior Sales Consultant

Oracle Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2003

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Keybase, Inc.
08.1997 - 08.1998

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Homeplace, Inc.
01.1997 - 08.1997

Database Analyst

Progressive Insurance
08.1994 - 01.1997

Senior Database Specialist

Revco D.S., Inc.
03.1993 - 08.1994

System Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)
05.1986 - 03.1993

Electrical Engineer

Van Dorn Plastic Machinery
06.1984 - 04.1986

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - digital electronics and control systems

Cleveland State University

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