Thomas Arnold
San Jose,CA
Summary
Accomplished Database Administrator with a proven track record at ZAG Technical Services, Inc. Excelled in database management, systems administration, and teamwork, enhancing data security and system performance. Skilled in Microsoft SQL and fostering team collaboration, consistently delivered innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Database Administrator
ZAG Technical Services, Inc.
04.2007 - Current
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
- Determined database structural requirements, working with business stakeholders to identify optimal database specifications.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability and performance metrics.
- Incorporated extensive familiarity with SQL systems for data management and backup and recovery accountability.
- Followed standard practices for migrating changes to test and production environments.
- Supported projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
Defense Messaging Systems Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Built and maintained non-classified, secret classified, and top secret classified encrypted Microsoft Exchange email systems.
- Wrote Standard Operating Procedure documentation to maintain environment functionality.
- Held simultaneous Platoon Sergeant Billet.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Investigated issues and provided technology-based solutions.
- Replaced, repaired, configured and tested server equipment.
- Managed server operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Managed access control lists for internal and external access controls to keep areas secure.
- Provided guidance to lower level system administration staff.
- Performed day-to-day Exchange administration, maintenance, and support.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05-2001
Skills
- Database analysis
- Systems administration
- Implementing security measures
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Microsoft SQL
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Security
- Database Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Backup and recovery
- Patch management
- Performance Tuning
Timeline
Database Administrator
ZAG Technical Services, Inc.
04.2007 - Current
Defense Messaging Systems Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
West Valley College
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