Matthew Donahue
Hudson,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented IT professional with 20+ years experience in a wide range of roles and disciplines ranging from database administration, database and application development to enterprise architecture, solution architecture, systems engineering, and identity & access management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Systems Engineer/Senior Solution Architect
Bose Corporation
01.2020 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Applied lean principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in various engineering projects.
- Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
IT Enterprise Architect
Bose Corporation
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Ensured regulatory compliance, conducting regular audits and implementing required updates to systems.
- Drove standardization efforts for technology platforms, reducing complexity while improving overall maintainability across the organization.
- Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions.
- Developed disaster recovery plans, minimizing potential downtime in case of unexpected events.
IT Infrastructure & Operations Architect
Bose Corporation
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Senior Database Administrator
Bose Corporation
10.2007 - 05.2013
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Implemented security measures to protect vital business data.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
Senior Database Administrator
OneShield, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2007
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Implemented security measures to protect vital business data.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
- Authored and coded database descriptions.
- Coordinated with application developers to optimize query performance, ensuring seamless integration between databases and applications used throughout the company.
- Facilitated strong communication between IT departments and business stakeholders through clear reporting on key metrics related to database health and performance indicators.
- Streamlined data management processes with the implementation of efficient automation tools.
- Resolved complex technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to daily operations of the organization.
- Ensured high availability of critical databases by implementing proactive monitoring and disaster recovery strategies.
- Established standardized procedures for routine database tasks, increasing overall productivity within the team.
- Provided expert advice on database design, leading to improved efficiency and scalability in new projects.
- Optimized database performance by conducting regular maintenance and implementing best practices.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to integrate various databases and optimize overall system performance.
- Implemented robust backup strategies to safeguard essential data against potential loss or corruption incidents.
- Enhanced security measures for sensitive data by developing and enforcing strict access controls.
- Led several successful database consolidation projects, reducing infrastructure costs without compromising performance or security standards.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades by planning and executing seamless migration processes.
- Championed best practices across the organization, leading to a consistent approach to database management and security measures.
- Installed and configured middleware in Linux and Windows environments.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in the field of database administration, recommending strategic investments that resulted in improved efficiency and future-proofing capabilities within the organization.
Education
Oracle Database Administration
Clark University
Worcester, MA12.1999
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.1999
Skills
- Database Administration
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
- System Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Software Development
- Cost Analysis
- Programming Languages
- Product Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Failure Analysis
- Production design
- Technical diagram generation
- Critical Thinking
- Relational Database Management
- Database Troubleshooting
- Database monitoring
- Backup and recovery
- Data Migration
- Linux Operating System
- Query Optimization
- Database Design
- Stored Procedures
- Performance Tuning
- Database Development
- Process Automation
- Code debugging
- SQL Proficiency
- Systems administration
- Data Security
- Cloud Database Services
- Patch management
- Cross-platform skills
- Capacity Planning
- Agile Methodology
- Python
- Disaster Recovery
- Index Management
- Schema Management
- Interdepartmental communication
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Relational databases
- Implementing security measures
- Information Protection
Timeline
IT Systems Engineer/Senior Solution Architect
Bose Corporation
01.2020 - Current
IT Enterprise Architect
Bose Corporation
10.2015 - 01.2020
IT Infrastructure & Operations Architect
Bose Corporation
05.2013 - 10.2015
Senior Database Administrator
Bose Corporation
10.2007 - 05.2013
Senior Database Administrator
OneShield, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2007
Oracle Database Administration
Clark University
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Amherst