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Scott Holzer

Minnetonka,MN

Summary

Azure Cloud Architecture

Seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in Cloud Architecture and Database Administration, successfully leading teams for five years in designing, building, and deploying cloud migration projects at Optum. Expertise in Infrastructure and Network Architecture, combined with a strong focus on Data Security, has facilitated seamless transitions to the cloud. Proven ability to navigate complex data migration challenges while ensuring robust security measures. Career goals include leveraging technical skills to drive innovative solutions in cloud environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Oracle Cloud HCM Integration Developer

Optum
08.2023 - Current

Moved to a new role to help build new data integrations for United Health Group's transition to a new cloud human resource application called Oracle HCM - Human Capital Management. The integrations team was responsible for building the processes for both Inbound and Outbound data movement to many 3rd party business partners that will support HR management environment.

  • Required rapid learning of the HCM Extract mechanism to pull data.
  • Leveraged Oracle Integration Cloud to create efficient data flows for seamless data transfer between HCM, Oracle Database, and FTP Server.
  • Created PL/SQL packages for data validation and transformation.

Azure Cloud Architect

Optum
04.2018 - Current

Lead implementation of a new Azure environment at Optum. Responsible for overall Infrastructure design for the new Cloud environment. Primary focus on Technical Infrastructure Solution, Network Infrastructure Solution and Security Architecture

  • Technical Lead guiding cross-functional team to build a Cloud Environment in Azure
  • Migrated a Data Warehouse to Azure Public Cloud
  • Established application access for data consumption via Cloud Web Applications from On-Premise
  • Established RBAC design and solution pattern using Active Directory for the Development team and Users
  • Responsible for network solution and physical infrastructure layout of the Subscription.
  • Key design considerations Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall
  • Primary Azure components included Synapse Workspace, Virtual Machines, Automation Account, Data Factory, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Azure Virtual Desktop, Kubernetes and Data Bricks
  • Utilized Infrastructure as Code deployment via Terraform and Jenkins pipeline
  • CLI, PowerShell, Python

Senior DBA/Manager

Optum
09.2002 - 03.2018
  • Managed DBA teams supporting several Data Warehouses utilizing Teradata, Oracle, Netezza and SQL Server
  • Responsible for design, implementation, performance tuning and backup/recovery of the Databases
  • Original architect of several Data Warehouses to support Optum's healthcare technology business units
  • Developed a Data Loading Utility in UNIX Shell for ETL Data Loading. Shared usage across other teams at Optum

DBA Consultant

Syngenta Seeds, Inc
07.2002 - 08.2002

DBA Consultant

Land O Lakes
02.2002 - 03.2002
  • I assisted their DBA group in preparations for a new implementation of the Oracle Applications

DBA Consultant

Fair Isaac, and Company
08.1999 - 06.2001
  • Provided technical leadership for a newly formed Oracle DBA group at Fair Isaac

DBA Consultant

Imation Corporation
10.1996 - 07.1999
  • As an original team member of the first Database Administration/Architecture group, designed and implemented Imation’s Central Global Oracle database architecture that was put in place to service the ERP Implementation of the Oracle Applications and 3rd Party applications

Software Engineer/DBA

GCC Networks
08.1993 - 06.1996
  • Member of the orginal software development team that built the entire system for the Target “Club Wedd” Bridal Registry

Applications Software Developer

Stylmark
08.1990 - 07.1993
  • Responsible for the design, development, test, and implementation of Windows applications to support variouse manufacturing processes

Computer Programmer/Analyst

Artysen
05.1988 - 08.1990

Education

BA - Computer Science and Biology

Saint Mary's College
05.1987

Skills

  • Cloud Solution and Infrastructure Architecture
  • Cloud Security and Governance
  • Cloud Network Design
  • Multiple Industry Experience ( Healthcare, Manufacturing and Retail)
  • Software Development
  • Relational Database design and deployment: Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, Teradata, Oracle, Netezza
  • Agile Methodologies

Accomplishments

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Completed Azure Cloud implementation at Optum
  • Accredited as a Senior Principal Engineer in the Technical Leadership Career Path program at Optum
  • Established several Health Care Data warehouses at Optum
  • Founding Developer of the Club Wedd Bridal Registry for Target
  • In his spare time Scott enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his kid’s sports teams, fishing, pickle ball, golfing, amateur carpenter and relaxing at his Cabin.

Timeline

Oracle Cloud HCM Integration Developer

Optum
08.2023 - Current

Azure Cloud Architect

Optum
04.2018 - Current

Senior DBA/Manager

Optum
09.2002 - 03.2018

DBA Consultant

Syngenta Seeds, Inc
07.2002 - 08.2002

DBA Consultant

Land O Lakes
02.2002 - 03.2002

DBA Consultant

Fair Isaac, and Company
08.1999 - 06.2001

DBA Consultant

Imation Corporation
10.1996 - 07.1999

Software Engineer/DBA

GCC Networks
08.1993 - 06.1996

Applications Software Developer

Stylmark
08.1990 - 07.1993

Computer Programmer/Analyst

Artysen
05.1988 - 08.1990

BA - Computer Science and Biology

Saint Mary's College
Scott Holzer