Professional Summary

 

I am a Senior Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence professional with experience in all phases of Data Warehouse planning, development, testing and implementation.  My experience includes working as the primary Data Architect on BI-driven data warehouse projects, ETL Architect on data warehouse and data integration project as well as functioning as a technical Database and Informatica Administrator.  I also have extensive Data and ETL architecting experience in data integration and conversion.  That includes data conversion between database and CRM platforms.

 

Additional experience includes the management of ETL developers and projects as well as extensive BI experience working with semantic layers for both COGNOS (Framework Manager package) and Business Objects (Universe).

 

Active Secret Security clearance.

 

Technologies

 

Database: Oracle 10g/11i, Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2005, IBM/DB2 Mainframe & Linux

Cloud Services – Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Big Data – Hadoop/Map Reduce

ETL: Informatica PowerCenter/PowerMart, IDQ/IDE, SAP Data Services BODS, SSIS, Talend, Pentaho

Software Languages:  PL/SQL, T-SQL, Java, C++

Data modeling:  ER_Studio, Embarcadero, TOAD, SQL Developer

Data Analysis and Quality: IDIQ/IDE, TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Mgr, SQL Server Mgmt Studio

Business Intelligence:  Business Objects XI, COGNOS

Misc:  Peoplesoft, SAP, Unix, Windows, IBM/DB2 Admin console

 

 

Professional Experience

 

WorldgateLLC/School District of Phila.                                                           March 2014 to Present

Data Architect – Oracle/Talend/PentahoMicrostrategyInformatica

·   Design, develop, test and implement new business oriented data warehouse including specific data marts for student enrollment, performance, attendance, discipline, and standardized test scores.

§  Implemented Talend ETL tool along with ETL standards and best practices to replace customized SQL coding processes.

·   Developed Talend ETL mappings/jobs for standardized district and school performance reports.  These objects replaced hand written SQL scripts.

·   Designed and built ETL solutions in Informatica and Pentaho including complex looping Workflow development in Informatica.

·   Build Pentaho mappings using open source version for legacy data integration systems using Kettle, Spoon, etc.

·   Performed database comparative analysis to identify retained and replacement elements of old data warehouse.

·   Performed QA testing and documentation for production rollout of data and BI delivery systems/products.

·   Assisted with the design and implementation of Microstrategy environment for self-service reporting and analysis.

·   Assisted with single sign-on implementation with data warehouse and Microstrategy tools to further self-service BI strategies.

 

 

 

BCI/ARI                                  August 2013 to February 2014

ETL Architect/Developer – SAP (BODS) Data Services

·   Created complex data flows, workflows and Jobs for the creation of interfaces between different OLTP sources using SAP Data Services (BODS)

·   Created design requirements and standards for Data Services developers.

·   Configured BODS Job Server and Job configurations in support with Oracle and SQL Server database environments.

·   Created Datastores in support of ETL development.

·   Performed migration of content between local and central repositories in Dev, QA and Prod environments.

 

RCG/Unum Insurance                                                                   August 2012 to August 2013

Data Architect/ETL Architect – Informatica/Oracle/Erwin

·   Created Conceptual, Logical and Physical data models for data warehouse BI reporting projects from business requirements documentation.

·   Created Metadata repositories for Logical to Physical relational reporting.

·   Created Source to Target mapping documents outlining logic required for ETL coding efforts.

·   Coordinated and managed repositories for data models using ModelMart.

·   Perform extensive data profiling using Informatica profiling toolset and SQL/PLSQL.

·   Perform performance review on data model design to ensure the best performance windows (Partitioning, Localized and bit-mapped indexing, Clustering, etc.)

·   Created ETL design documents to support and standardize ETL development activity.

·   Created complex design solutions for managing job control and standardized error handling.

·   Created complex ETL mappings using Informatica along with reusable objects for collaborative development.

·   Created Workflows and reusable Sessions to automate mapping executions.

·   Design and developed SQL/PLSQL ETL coding solutions.

·   Created Scripts for interfacing with job control tools like CTRL-M and Autosys.

 

SSCI/US DEPT OF STATE.                                                                    March 2010 to August 2012

Data Warehouse Architect/ETL Architect – SAP Data Services, Informatica/PL/SQL

·   Responsible for the design and development of Consular Affairs decision support data warehouse which included Logical/Physical model design, ETL transformation logic/documentation, ETL development using SAP BO XI Data Services, Informatica and PL/SQL, Business Intelligence Universe and reporting support using Business Objects XI, and post implementation documentation.

·   Responsible for SAP BO XI Data Services installation, configuration (including grid configurations), and overall administration.

·   Designed and developed complex ETL mappings and Workflows using Informatica and SAP BO XI Data Services.  Challenging ETL issues included unstructured sources, high volume optimization, and complex analytics.

·   Support BI initiatives with Query optimization and performance enhancements utilizing a myriad of Oracle enhancements tools (partitioning, indexing,etc).

·   Designed and developed a comprehensive, full lineage metadata reporting environment integrating several tools (Data Modeling, ETL, BI, and Metadata management applications).

·   Managed a team of three ETL developers supporting BI projects.

·   Designed and developed complex Business Intelligence solutions involving data modeling, ETL, programming and metadata management of Data Stores, Data Marts, Master Data management, and project specific aggregation deliverables.

 

Standard & Poors, Inc.                              April 2009 to March 2010

Senior Consultant/ETL Architect/Informatica Architect - Informatica                                            

·   Performed Installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting of existing Informatica environments including multi-integration nodal (grid) configuration.

·   Perform repository upgrades from 32-bit to 64 bit Informatica upgrade.

·   Architected user development, test, integration and production Informatica environments.

·   Designed and created complex automated ETL structures (mappings, workflows, sessions, mapplets, worklets, etc.) using Informatica 8.6 to populate ODS and data marts from multiple and varied data sources including XML/XSD, Relational, Flat File, VSAM, and Unstructured formats.

·   Created overall ETL plan including identification of data structures, ETL algorithms, metadata reporting, data cleansing and validation and BI support.

·   Created automated ETL conversion and integration systems using Informatica and XML/XSD sources and tools.

·   Created and managed reference lists located in SharePoint and Oracle.

·   Created MDM enterprise structures using ERWin and Informatica Metadata Manager.  Managed updates using Informatica PowerCenter.

·   Created re-usable Informatica objects for common code utilization and enforcement of coding standards.

·   Perform ETL and Oracle database performance tuning including re-engineering to meet SLA requirements.

·   Created Oracle packages, stored procedures and in-line PL/SQL in support of ETL requirements.

 

Thomson-Reuters,Inc.                                                   Jan 2009 to April 2009

Senior Consultant/ Informatica Architect/Oracle DBA – Informatica/ Erwin                          

·   Designed, Created and Managed Informatica Environments using Admin Console and Repository Manager toolsets.

·   Created complex workflows, mappings and other Informatica objects to load EDI data from FTP, XML/XSD, and relational sources into Decision Support Star Schemas data marts. 

·   Performed extensive performance tuning on Informatica mappings, sessions and workflows

·   Created Unix scripting using PMCMD for Informatica execution automation and scheduling.

·   Created Oracle Packages and stored procedures for the creation of a database monitoring and reporting tool as well as in support of ETL activities.

·   Used Informatica Metadata Manager for management of mapping and external metadata.

·   Perform Oracle DBA tasks in Oracle 10g environment including database creation, tuning/optimization, backups (RMAN, Import/Export) and RAC/Grid management.

·   Created logical and physical data models using ERWin including the use of naming standards (.nsm) files and Global Domain Dictionaries.

 

Radian Mortgage Surety, Inc.                                                       May 2008 to Jan 2009

Lead DW Engineer/Informatica Administrator - Informatica

·   Provided sole Administrator services for Informatica 8.1.1 and 8.6 environments including managing users, Object migrations, and Repository backups and installation.

·   Imported and converted 32-bit repositories to 64-bit repositories.

·   Created complex mappings using Informatica and PL/SQL to build ODS and Star Schema Data Marts including type I and II dimensions, Hierarchical Star Fact tables, Conformed dimensions and Enterprise ODS.

·   Tuned and optimized Oracle Databases for Query, Reporting and OLAP optimization.

·   Created Unix scripts for Informatica workflow, PL/SQL scripting, and Unix command executions.

·   Created ERWin logical and physical data models in support of ODS and Decision Support data structures.

·   Created mapping logic documents for ETL, Data Profiling, and Cube population efforts.

 

Lochheed Martin                                                                  November 2005 to May 2008

DW/BI Consultant/Lead ETL Developer – Executive Dashboard Project – Informatica/Peoplesoft

·   Created complex mappings and workflows using Informatica to load Oracle decision-support/BI Instances with data from In-House reporting star schemas, ODS, PeopleSoft, and Web Services sources (using PowerConnect) for Executive Dashboard Snapshot reporting.

·   Modeled and Engineered the creation of dimensional star schemas as data marts from ODS for new subject area reporting and analysis including Type I and II dimensions.

·   Created Materialized Views as summary objects from Fact tables to support COGNOS Framework Manager and Business Objects Universe functionality.

·   Managed ETL Developers in the creation, development and testing of mappings and workflows for Executive Dashboard data loading, reporting and auditing.

·   Created Oracle Packages, Functions and Stored Procedures to augment supplemental aggregations required for changing reporting requirements in support of .NET user interface development.

·   Wrote Peoplecode SQR’s in support of integration of data between the Executive Dashboard and PeopleSoft instances.

 

DW Consultant/Senior ETL Developer- SWIFT Project – Informatica/PeopleSoft

·   Designed and built complex mappings and workflows using Informatica to migrate data from legacy and manual acquisition systems into various Peoplesoft Module data structures.

·   Used Peoplesoft component interface to load data into the component modules.

·   Designed and wrote PL/SQL scripts to support post Go-Live data enhancement initiatives and data validation.

·   Used Application Designer to access Component objects in PeopleSoft for code debugging, lookup values, and Component object to underlying data structure mappings.

·   Created Power Exchange objects for converting and loading VSAM data sources within Informatica mappings.

·   Used terminal emulation (PUTTY) to access UNIX servers/directories as well FTP services.

·   Creating data mapping documents detailing source, target, transformation logic, and PeopleSoft display requirements and training notes.

 

 

 

King PharmaceuticalOct 2004 to November 2005

DW Consultant/Senior Developer – Informatica/Sql Server/Oracle

·   Created complex mappings and workflows using Informatica involving multiple RDBMS, Flat File, SalesForce.com sources and targets for Sales and Marketing inititiaves.

·   Created mapping documents including metadata extensions specifications to guide DW and Data mart ETL development.

·   Created reusable complex Maplets, Lookups and Worklets to support ETL team intitatives.

·   Performed performance tuning on Mappings and Workflows to decrease runtimes and increase efficiencies.

·   Senior BI (Business Intelligence) developer developing reports and microcubes supporting Sales, Sales Operations and Marketing programs using Business Objects, Microsoft Access, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and Excel VBA.

·   Created Universes and models reflecting data mart structures for production and adhoc reporting using SQL Server and Oracle sources including Views, Materialized Views, etc.

·   Data warehouse, Master Data, Metadata and Data mart database design using Erwin.

·   Created reports using Designer, Reporter Manager and Web Intelligence.

·   Assisted Oracle DBA in Oracle database development, configuration, optimization and maintenance.

·   Provided complete ETL documentation of mappings, workflows, parameters and business processes as they relate to ETL delivery.

 

 

 

Roche Labs, Inc

Consutant - Oracle DBA/Database Manager – Informatica/OracleJan 2003 to Oct 2004

Designed, engineered and managed a very large (2TB), multi-instance Claims-based data warehouse including the following tasks:

·   Performed all necessary creation, management, maintenance, performance tuning and troubleshooting tasks for Oracle environments and databases/instances. 

·   Modeled and forward engineered underlying data marts and decision support data objects (star schemas) using Erwin, Oracle Designer, Visio and TOAD. 

·   Performed ETL services to automate and migrate source data into Data Warehouse using Informatica (v7.0), TOAD, and customized script development using SQL Loader, UNIX and SAS. 

·   Created customized Mappings, and Workflows to migrate source (vendor) data to Claims Data Warehouse.

·   Created customized Mappings, Mapplets and Workflows to create analytical datasets to support ongoing projects and claims database ETL using Informatica and PL/SQL.

·   Created customized Mappings, Mapplets and Workflows to extract clinical data from Oracle Clinical repositories to SAS analytical environment.

·   Designing a Medical Affairs Metadata repository using Informatica (including metadata extensions), Erwin (customized UDP) and SQL Loader log data for data dictionary web access and publication.

·   Assisted with the installation and configuration of PowerCenter repository, and Server components.

·   Performed Level 1 and Level 2 data validation to ensure accuracy, data integrity and compliance with local data standards.

·   Performed PL/SQL code development to support Data Warehouse applications, reporting and analysis requirements.

·   Created OLAP objects using Cognos, Brio, and Oracle Discoverer for decision-support projects.

·   Assisted in the creation of Brio and SAS environments to connect to Oracle Data Warehouse and local SAS computing environments.

·   Used and support Oracle Clinical for analysis and migration of clinical trial data.

·   Managed multi-source terminology web-based applications and database environments which included UMLS, CPT4 HCPCS, ICD9/10, NDC and CDC source and drug interaction data.

·   Co-managed Documentum environment for FDA submission documents and data.

 

Pfizer/Pharmacia

Consultant - Oracle DBA/Database Manager – Oracle/PL-SQL             Mar 2001 to Jan 2003

Designed, engineered and managed very large (1.75 TB) claims data mart/data warehouse.  Performed the following tasks:

·   Created and managed clinical trials data mart for effective clinical trials metrics analysis utilizing Oracle Designer, Oracle Discoverer

·   Incorporated OLAP tools for effective data warehouse presentation to Medical Directors as well as adhoc reporting using Oracle Reports.

·   Performed all necessary creation, management, maintenance, performance tuning and troubleshooting tasks for Oracle environments and databases/instances

·   Interfaced with data vendors on data procurement, quality, and technical issues

·   Programmed in PL/SQL//Dynamic PL/SQL creating Packages, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Objects, to support Applications, OLAP tools, ETL, and Data Management.

·   Programmed in Pro C, C++ for file extraction in support of ongoing studies as well as SAS for ETL and data validation.

·   Created OLAP cubes using Cognos Visualizer and PowerPlay to aid in EDA trial phases

·   Performed Unix Kshell scripting for task automation and Oracle maintenance

·   Installed and configured Oracle software within HP Unix environments

·   Installed and configured SAS software within HP Unix environments

·   Provided Support for Oracle to SAS interfacing and user SQL-based projects

·   Data modeling incorporated Star Schema design for effective Business Intelligence related access, analysis and presentation

·   Designed and created web-based Data Dictionary system to aid users in data warehouse access, query optimization and reporting.

 

Special:  Secret Security Clearance - Active

 

Education

·                       Bachelor of Science                                                                      1979 - 1983

–         Business Administration and Computer Science

–         Kutztown State University, Kutztown, PA

 

·                       Advanced Learning – MIT OpenCourseWork                            2003 – Present

–         Graduate Work – Astronomy/Astrophysics

–         Undergraduate – Engineering

 

·                       Training Seminars:

–         Oracle Warehouse Builder, January 2008

–         COGNOS ReportNet and Framework Manager, 2005

–         Introductory and Intermediate MapInfo Training, MapInfo Training Program, April 1999.

 

·                       Publications

–         Edward Ewen, Laura Dusterhoft, Kelly Levan-Shultz, James Smith, Milt Gottschall, and Carl Medsker. (1998). “Data Warehousing in an Integrated Health System; Building the Business Case.” Conference on Intelligent Knowledge Management, Washington, D.C., November 3-7, 1998.

 

Other/Interests

–         Private Pilot Certification   

–         Science, Aviation, Chess, Reading.

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