Kevin Mills
Systems Solution And Automation Engineer
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Proactive Systems Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Agile leader of systems automation with team-oriented mindset, collaborating with staff from all departments to streamline productivity with technology-based solutions. Flexible producer of effective code tailored to organizational needs. Authority on technical process automation with strong base of knowledge of evolving solutions to uncharted problems. Offering 18 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery of standard and engineered database systems used by various lines of business within the Enterprise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Database Systems Automation Engineer
Wells fargo
08.2017 - Current
- Lead engineer for design and implementation of systems automation for the Enterprise Database Management infrastructure
- Key projects included build and deployment of Oracle Exadata Systems, Patch automation for Oracle database management systems and Exadata database systems, Database Disaster and Recovery automation, and data migration automation.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
Database Design and Build Engineer
Bank Of America
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Worked together with a team of Design and Build DBAs to deploy and manage Oracle database in multiple configurations that would meet customer requirements
- Example configurations include standalone with one or more standby databases and RAC databases with one or more standby databases
- Other configurations included unidirectional and bidirectional replication solutions using GoldenGate
- I was also tasked with enhancing database performance, implement recovery procedures, and perform restores for testing and real-world disaster recovery events.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
- Defined hardware requirements and planning storage capacity to manage systems and infrastructure.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
Lead Database Administrator
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Manage Oracle database administration and GoldenGate replication assignments from a remote location for diverse banking applications
- Enhance database performance, perform restores, implement recovery procedures, handle performance tuning and conduct regular system backups
- Ensure technical and functional designs meet business requirements.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
Capability Development Computer Scientist
Tybrin Corporation
Fort Walton Beach, FL
07.2007 - 11.2010
- Designed and deployed applications used to assist Aerospace Engineers in gathering, modeling, and analyzing data from current and historic flight tests
- Utilized a secure development lifecycle to ensure customer requirements were met as well as the requirements dictated by military and government policy.
- Completed reviews of codes, requirements and project plans.
- Performed tests of prototypes and final products.
Systems Security Engineer
Tybrin Corporation
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Operated within a team of Systems Security professionals as a Certification Agent for the Information Assurance Certification Authority at Eglin Air Force base
- Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
- Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security.
- Performed risk and vulnerability assessments based on Department of Defense and Air Force information assurance requirements and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
- Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of client software packages to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
Software Engineer Developer
Rome Research Corporation
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Worked with a team of software engineers to gather requirements and develop applications designed for the public sector.
- Daily tasks included, but were not limited to application design and coding, technical documentation, unit testing, and troubleshooting.
- Checked for accuracy and functionality during implementation of new systems.
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD 07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Python programming languageundefined
Timeline
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of South Dakota
07.2021 - Current
Database Systems Automation Engineer
Wells fargo
08.2017 - Current
Database Design and Build Engineer
Bank Of America
06.2012 - 08.2017
Lead Database Administrator
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
12.2010 - 06.2012
Capability Development Computer Scientist
Tybrin Corporation
07.2007 - 11.2010
Systems Security Engineer
Tybrin Corporation
09.2006 - 07.2007
Software Engineer Developer
Rome Research Corporation
03.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2001 - 05.2005
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