Jesse A. Savary
Fairfax
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Database Administrator with over 7 years of hands-on experience in managing, optimizing, and securing critical database systems. Adept at orchestrating complex database environments while ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance. Proficient in a wide range of database technologies, with a strong command of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database. Team-oriented with strong work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Database Administrator
Comfort Therapeutic Services
08.2018 - Current
- Achieved 99.99% uptime for critical SQL Server services and databases, minimizing downtime impact on end users.
- Performed daily backups, reducing data loss potential by 98% and ensuring rapid recovery in case of failures.
- Review, install, test, schedule, and move to production all security patches for all environments, including database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
- Efficiently managed user access requests, averaging 20 permissions changes per week to align with evolving needs.
- Monitor SQL Server and Windows Server performance, making adjustments when necessary following approved technical and Change Control procedures
- Streamlined ETL processes by automating 25+ SQL Server Agent jobs, reducing manual intervention by 80%.Design, document, and implement database schema and ETLs
- Enhanced query performance by optimizing and tuning 50+ stored procedures, resulting in 40% reduction in execution time.
- Optimized SQL Server performance by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, resulting in 15% improvement in query response times.
- Implemented Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for all SQL Server databases, enhancing data security and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted monthly capacity planning assessments, ensuring databases had sufficient resources, reducing performance-related issues by 15%.
- Created technical documentation for database related information
- Assist end users with database related issues and requests
- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Regularly communicated database status to senior management through weekly reports, facilitating informed decision-making.
Oracle Database Administrator (contractor)
FedEx
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute functional tests, resulting in 20% reduction in post-release defects.
- Resolved complex technical issues within assigned applications, achieving average problem resolution time of 48 hours.
- Maintained, organized, and accessible knowledge repository, consisting of SOP documents, facilitating knowledge transfer and improving team productivity.
- Achieved 99.9% responsiveness rate in addressing production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service availability.
- Successfully improved database performance by optimizing SQL queries and configurations, resulting in 30% reduction in query response times.
- Performed seamless installations and maintained database software, minimizing disruptions and ensuring up-to-date software versions.
- Manage backup and recovery of databases using RMAN and/or Network Appliance Snapshots.
- Implemented robust security measures in compliance rate with corporate data security policies.
- Developed database procedures, triggers, and SQL scripts to streamline data processing for development teams, reducing data processing time by 25%.
- Contributed to defining and implementing database standards, resulting in greater consistency and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted proactive database monitoring, reducing error-related downtime by 15% and improving system reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Management/Data Analytics
Western Governors University
2026
Skills
- SKILLS AND TOOLS
- Windows Server, Linux, Unix
- Database Management and Schema
- Database Administration
- Database Design, Data Structures
- Oracle, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server
- T-SQL, SSMS, SSIS
- Scripting, Powershell, Bash
- SQL, Performance Tuning
- AWS
- S3
Certification
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), 2017
CompTIA A+, 2017
CompTIA Network+, 2017
CompTIA Security+, 2017
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2017
Timeline
Database Administrator
Comfort Therapeutic Services
08.2018 - Current
Oracle Database Administrator (contractor)
FedEx
12.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Data Management/Data Analytics
Western Governors University
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