Richard F. Taiwo

515 Main St. – Unit 903

Evanston, IL. 60202

 

Phone:  847-331-8103 (Cell)

Email Address:  rtaiwo@comcast.net

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Have over 20 years of IT systems design, implementation, and management experience.  Possess database design and development experience.  And, possess full life-cycle database systems and IT systems design, implementation, management, and support expertise and experience.  Have successful record of delivering complex and high-performance IT solutions that enable organizations achieve their strategic business objectives, within budget and on schedule.  Have industry experience in numerous industries, including Information Technology, Telecommunications, Insurance, Financial Services, Healthcare, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, and Manufacturing.

 

 

EDUCATION:

B.S. - Computer Science, Northwestern University, 1995

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

·               OS Platforms:  Microsoft Windows Server (2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012); Microsoft Windows Desktop (2000, XP, Vista, 7.0, 8.x, 10.x); Apple Macintosh (v8.x, v9.x, v10); Sun Solaris (v9.x, v10.x); HP HP-UX (v10.x, v11.x); Linux; and Novell NetWare (v5.x, v6.x, v7.x).

 

·               Relational Database Systems:  Microsoft SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014); Oracle Database Server (v8.x, v9.x, v10.x); Sybase; DB2; Informix Dynamic Server; Teradata; MySQL; MariaDB; PostgreSQL; Ingres; SQLBase; SQLite; SQL Anywhere; Pervasive PSQL; and Microsoft Access/JET (2000, 2003, 2007, 2010).

 

·               NoSQL Database Systems:  MongoDB, SimpleDB, Cassandra, CouchDB, HBase, and FreeBase.

 

·               Cloud Computing Services/Platforms:  Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft Azure.

 

·               Business Intelligence and Reporting Technologies:  Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and Microsoft SharePoint (2007 and 2010).

 

·               E-Mail and Collaboration Systems:  Microsoft Exchange Server (2000, 2005) and SendMail.

 

·               Web Technologies:  Web Servers (Microsoft IIS and Apache Server) and Web Browsers (Microsoft IE, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome).

 

·               Productivity Software:  Microsoft Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012) and Google Office.

 

·               Design and Management Tools:  Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visio, Erwin, DBArtisan, TOAD, Red Gate, Idera Toolbox, RapidSQL, Idera SQLsafe, SQL LiteSpeed, and Symantec NetBackup.

 

·               Processor and Storage Technologies:  x86, IA-64, RISC, SAN, NAS, RAID, RAID-DP, SCSI, iSCSI, Serial ATA, and IDE.

 

·               High-Availability Computing Concepts and Technologies:  Server Clustering (Microsoft Server Clustering and Polyserve Matrix Server); and Database Availability (Database Replication, Database Mirroring, and Database Log Shipping).

 

·               Advanced Computing Concepts and Technologies:  Virtual Computing (VMware and Microsoft Virtual Server); Cloud Computing; Software as a Service (or SaaS); and Grid Computing.

 

·               Database Computing Concepts and Technologies:  RDBMS; OLTP; Data Warehouse and Intelligence (SSRS, SSAS, OLAP, VLDB, and MDX), ETL (DTS and SSIS); Database Availability (Database Clustering, Database Mirroring, Database Replication, and Log Shipping); Database Programming (SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Batch-Processing); Database Performance (Indexing, Data Partitioning, Data Encryption); Database Security (Auditing and Encryption); Master Data Management (MDM); Data Governance; and Database Connectivity (ADO, ADO.NET, RDO, DAO, RDS, OLEDB, and ODBC).

 

·               Development Concepts and Technologies:  OOD, OOP, Multi-Thread Programming, Multi-Tier Architecture, Application Partitioning, Messaging, Encapsulation, Event-Handling, Error-Handling and Processing, Form-Based Programming, Application Security, Data-Binding, Data Persistence, Data Encryption, COM/COM+, OLE, DDE, DCOM, ActiveX, LPC, RPC, and MAPI.

 

·               Networking Concepts and Technologies:  LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Routing, Switching, Ethernet, DSL, Cable Modem, OSI Model, Protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, NetBIOS, PPP, PPTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, POP, and AppleTalk), Directory Services (Active Directory, NDS, and LDAP), Network Services (DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, SAMBA, NFS), Tools (FTP, SFTP, Telnet, and SSH), Security (Firewall, ACL, and Filtering).

 

·               Software Development Methods:  Agile Development, Extreme Programming, and Waterfall Development.

 

·               Development and Scripting Languages:  C#, C/C++, VBScript, Visual Basic, SQL, T-SQL, PL-SQL, Windows PowerShell, Perl, Pascal, JavaScript, HTML, ASP, XML, C-Shell, and K-Shell.

 

·               Healthcare Data Standards and Performance Metrics:  HIPAA, HL7, EHR, HEDIS, eCQM, PQRS, Medical Codes (e.g. NPN, NDC, ICD-9, ICD-10, ICPC-2, ICPM, ICPC, HCPCS, LOINC)

 

 

CORE DATABASE EXPERTISE:

·               Database Systems:  Microsoft SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2014).

 

·               Database System Setup and Management:  Host Server hardware specification, setup, and configuration; Cluster System hardware specification, design, setup, configuration, and management; Disk Storage System specification; Database System setup, configuration, and administration; Database System layout design, setup, and configuration; Database Management and Administration Scripts development and maintenance; Database System Operations and Management development and management; and Master Data Services (MDS).

 

·               Database Design and Development:  Database schema (i.e. tables, views, indexes, triggers, etc.) design and implementation; Database Code (i.e. stored procedures, functions, etc.) development and modification; Data Discovery and Data Requirements Gathering; ETL (i.e. DTS and SSIS) Package design, development, deployment, and management; and Database Change Management (i.e. to database schema, database code, database security, etc.) operations and administration.

 

·               Database Programming:  SQL, T-SQL, C#, VBScript, and Visual Basic.

 

·               Database Security:  Host Server Access and Security Policy design, implementation, and management; Database Access and Security Policy design, implementation, and management; Database User and Application Access Policy design, implementation, and management; Database Security Audits design, implementation, and management.

 

·               Data Backup/Restore and Disaster-Recovery Planning:  Host Server Disk Backup/Restore Plan design, implementation, and management; Database Backup/Restore Plan design, implementation, and management; Database-Recovery Plan design, implementation, and management.

 

·               Database High-Availability Solutions:  Database Cluster setup, configuration, and management; Database Mirror design, implementation, and management; Database Log-Shipping setup, configuration, and management; Database Replication design, implementation, and management.

 

·               Database Jobs and Database Maintenance:  Server Jobs setup and configuration, and management; Database Maintenance Plan design, implementation, scheduling, and maintenance; Database Performance-tuning, monitoring, and optimization; Data Import/Export Plan design and performance.

 

·               Database Performance Analyses and Enhancements:  Host Server Resource Utilization analyses, monitoring, alerting, and management; Database System Resources Utilization analyses, monitoring, alerting, and management; Database Troubleshooting and Performance-tuning; Database Search and Query design, development, and optimization; Database Indexing Strategy design, implementation, and optimization; Database Partitioning design and implementation.

 

·               Database Storage and Capacity Planning:  Disk Storage System (i.e. RAID, SAN, iSCSI, etc.) specification, setup and configuration, and management; Database Storage Layout design, implementation, and maintenance; Database System and Database Capacity Planning.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

§    Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

§    Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

§    Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

IntegrIT Systems, Inc., Chicago, ILOctober, 2012 to Present

IntegrIT Systems, Inc. is an IT consulting company serving small- and medium-sized businesses and organizations.

 

Database Engineer/Developer (Consultant)

Perform evaluation and recommendation of database systems; Setup and configure new database systems; Design and implement new databases and modify existing databases; Develop databases and database code; and Troubleshoot database performance issues and optimize database system performance.

 

 

TEGNA, Inc., McLean, VASeptember, 2014 to March, 2016

Tegna, Inc. is a multi-billion dollar multiple media company with businesses and operations in both broadcast and digital Internet media.  Tegna owns and or operates 46 television stations.  And, it owns several premier digital assets and business, including CareerBuilder, Cars.com, Shoplocal, and G/O Digital.

 

Database Administrator

Served as a Database Administrator on the company’s Engineering Team with the main focus and responsibility of managing the database computing infrastructure hosting the company’s digital business and services.  This includes server farms located at co-located data center and cloud-based infrastructures hosting database systems utilizing various database technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server (i.e. SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012 R2, and SQL Server 2014), MySQL, and MongoDB.  Key accomplishment includes successful migration of the company’s database systems to a full cloud-based computing infrastructure.

 

Primary responsibilities included:  Setup, configure, deploy new and manage existing database systems; Design, implement, and manage High-Availability Database Strategies (i.e. Database Clustering, Availability Groups, Database Replication, Database Mirroring, and Log Shipping); Setup and manage Database Security; Deploy new databases, database schema, and database code changes; Create and deploy new and modify existing Backend and ETL database processes (i.e. Server Jobs, SSIS Packages, etc.); Deploy new and modify existing Data Warehouse designs and processes (i.e. dimensions, data partitioning, etc.); Design and implement Database Backup and Data Recovery Strategies; Setup and manage Database Backup and Recovery Processes; Troubleshoot and resolve Database Performance issues; Optimize database performance (i.e. index-tuning, etc.); Troubleshoot and resolve general Database Computing issues; and Perform Data Import/Export.

 

 

Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CAAugust, 2014 to December, 2014

Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium is made up of three distinct but interdependent groups of entities: the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) and its regional operating subsidiaries; Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; and the regional Permanente Medical Groups.

 

Database Engineer (Consultant)

Provided technical guidance and advice to Kaiser Permanente’s corporate IT Management regarding the migration of the company’s Pervasive PSQL database systems and databases to a new data center and computing infrastructure.  And, performed the technical planning and the actual execution of the migration of the Pervasive PSQL database systems and databases onto the company’s computing cloud.

 

 

Belden, Inc., Richmond, INSeptember, 2013 to May, 2014

Belden Inc. is a multi-billion dollar (more than $1.6 billion dollar annual revenue) manufacturer of networking, connectivity, and cable products.  Its products are used in industrial automation, enterprise, security, transportation, infrastructure, and residential markets.

 

Database Architect (Consultant)

Overhauled the company’s ETL data-processing architecture and infrastructure of the company’s central Data Warehouse hosted on SQL Server 2008 R2 to enable integration of business data from across the company’s 3 primary global regions and its various business units into the company’s central Data Warehouse minimizing disruption of end-users’ access to data on the company’s central Data Warehouse.

 

Redesigned and implemented a new Disk Storage Infrastructure to optimize storage of and data-load operations into the Data Warehouse; Designed and created new and redesigned existing database structures (i.e. tables, views, etc.) using Data Partitioning, existing Database Code (e.g. stored procedures, functions, etc.), and ETL Processes (including SSIS Packages and Server Jobs) to enable fast-loading and integration of data for multiple geographic regions and business units into the Data Warehouse.

 

 

Symphony Corporation, Madison, WIOctober, 2012 to May, 2013

Symphony Corporation is a medium-sized is a global technology solutions provider.  It assists organizations develop a variety of technology solutions, including quality software products, in less time at a lower costs.

 

Lead Database Architect (Consultant)

Worked on the project to design and implement an HEDIS-based healthcare IT system, “SmartCare”, for measuring and managing healthcare quality and costs for health insurers, government agencies (e.g. both Federal (such as CMS) and states), physicians groups, ACOs, and other health-maintenance groups.

 

Researched and created data models of the U.S. healthcare industry in support of the SmartCare system.  (The data models captured the parties, relationships, and activities of the industry (i.e. patients, physicians, hospitals, clinics, health insurers, ACOs, insureds, payers, billing records, etc.).  Created conceptual, logical, and physical database designs off the data models.  Created the physical databases (hosted on SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Azure), data interfaces, and database code (e.g. stored procedures and functions) used by SmartCare.  Designed and created ETL processes for importing and extracting patient health data and medical billing records in various data formats (e.g. HL7, flat-text, database, etc.) received from health insurers, government agencies, and healthcare providers (from eCQM and PQRS systems.)

 

Also, designed and created a Data Warehouse for storage of historical health data and billing records data of patients for SmartCare.  Designed, developed, and instituted a Data Governance policies and processes that control and enforce data quality rules and requirements of both the SmartCare system and the customers of the system of health data and medical billing records entered or loaded into SmartCare.  Designed and implemented a master data management solution using SQL Server’s Master Data Services (MDS) to enforce Data Governance policies and processes within SmartCare.  Designed and created data interfaces and database code for the digital dashboards and KPI for use within SmartCare.  Designed and created SSRS reports of patients’ health data for Management of SmartCare customers.  Worked with the Offshore Technical Teams to implement database design changes and coordinate database-related changes for SmartCare.

 

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Chicago, ILMarch, 2012 to September, 2012

JPMorgan Chase &Co. (or JPMC) is a Fortune 100 company.  JPMC is the largest bank in the United States by assets.  The company is a global leader in the financial services industry, with more than $2.3 Trillion in total assets.

 

Database Architect/Designer (Consultant)

Works in the Government Services Administration (or GSA) division of JPMC’s Commercial Card business unit.  Works on the GSA division’s multi-million dollar technology migration project.  Served as SQL Server subject-matter expert, upgrading SQL Server database systems to SQL Server 2008 R2.

 

Converted DTS packages used to perform import of customer account and financial data into corporate databases to SSIS packages.  And, designed a solution for improving SQL Server resource (i.e. CPU and Memory) utilization by database applications, processes, and users, using SQL Resource Governor.

 

 

McKesson Corporation, Wheeling, ILNovember, 2011 to March, 2012

McKesson Corporation (or McKesson) is a Fortune 100 company.  McKesson is United States’ largest healthcare provider.  It provides services and solutions that enable the delivery of vital medicines, medical supplies, and information technologies that enable the healthcare industry to provide patients better, safer care.

 

Database Architect/Developer (Consultant)

Worked on multi-million dollar project to integrate McKesson’s medical supply delivery system IntelliShelf Supply System (“ISS” for short, provides secured storage and dispensing of drugs and medical supplies in hospitals) with the operating/surgical room management systems (OR Systems for short) of other companies.

 

Created logical data map and data model of health data (e.g. patients, physicians, nurses, drugs, medical devices, etc.) exchanged between ISS and OR Systems.  Created the conceptual, logical, and physical database designs using the developed data map and data model.  Created the database, data interfaces, and database code via which the integration of ISS and OR Systems was implemented.  Designed and created ETL processes for importing and extracting health data in HL7 format received from partner healthcare providers.

 

Also, designed, developed, and instituted Data Governance policies and processes that control and enforce data quality rules and requirements of health data received from partner healthcare providers for testing of the ISS/OR Systems integration and the data-interchange between ISS and OR Systems.  And, performed migration of the database of ISS from SQL Server 2000 to 2008 R2.

 

 

Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Warrenville, ILSeptember, 2011 to December, 2011

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. (or Sentinel) is a technology company.  Sentinel provides communication and collaboration, data center, and outsourced/managed solutions.

 

Database Architect/Engineer (Consultant)

Worked on the project virtualizing the company’s IT infrastructure (including servers, systems, storage, and applications), utilizing VMware (for virtual hosting platform), Cisco Systems (for server computing and data networking), Network Appliance (for SAN storage), and Microsoft (for OS, database, and back-office systems and applications).

 

Served as Microsoft SQL Server subject-matter expert on the project.  Performed setup, configuration, and deployment of SQL Server 2008 R2 database systems on the company’s new virtual computing infrastructure.  Designed and implemented high-availability database solutions using a combination of SQL Server Clustering and Database Mirroring.  Also, designed and implemented database disaster-recovery strategy using Database Mirroring and Database Log-Shipping.

 

 

Ariel Investments, LLC, Chicago, ILMay, 2011 to September, 2011

Ariel Investments is a value investment firm with a long track-record (over 29 years) of investing success.  It has asset under management of more than $30 billion.

 

Database Architect/Engineer (Consultant)

Performed migration of firm’s database systems from SQL Server 2000 to 2008 R2.  Designed and implemented high-availability database solution using VMware Virtual Computing, SQL Server Database Replication, and SQL Server Database Mirroring.  Setup and configured SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).  And, designed and created SSRS reports for reporting of financial data for Management.

 

 

Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Abbott Park, ILNovember, 2010 to May, 2011

Abbott Laboratories (or Abbott Labs) is a Fortune 500 company in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.  With operations in over 130 countries throughout the globe and more than $30 billion in annual corporate revenue, Abbott Labs is a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

 

SQL Server DBA (Consultant)

Managed SQL Server database systems (running on SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2008 R2) for the company’s internal business clients throughout the World and hosting their critical business functions and processes.  Was the Primary DBA in charge of the operation and support of 30+ database server instances hosting 150+ databases.  Also, provided database support for corporate application development teams and application systems implementation projects.

 

 

USG Corporation, Chicago, ILNovember, 2007 to November, 2010

USG Corporation (or USG) is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in the building materials industry.  USG is the largest distributor of wallboards in the country, and is the largest manufacturer of gypsum products in North America.

 

Senior SQL Server DBA

Managed database systems hosting the company’s core corporate and business functions and processes.  Served as Lead DBA in charge of the management and operations of 60+ database server instances (running on SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and 2008 R2) hosting 1,400+ databases at company’s headquarters, remote business offices, and 30+ manufacturing plants throughout the World.

 

Served as Chief Technical Architect and Lead DBA on the company’s SQL Server 2005 migration project; successfully led deployment of 100+ SQL Server 2005 instances to the company’s offices throughout the World.  And, provided backup tier-1 and tier-2 Oracle and MySQL database systems support.

 

 

Air Channel Communications, Inc., Chicago, ILMarch, 2006 to November, 2007

Air Channel is a startup communications company that provides Data, Voice, and other IP-based communication products, services, and solutions to business and residential customers.

 

Chief Technology Officer

Led the company’s IT Department.  Oversaw all IT operations of the company, from technology evaluation to vendor selection to systems design and implementation.  Also, served in the following key capacities:  Lead Data Architect, Lead DBA, Systems Manager, Network Administrator, and Security Manager.  Utilized database systems included Microsoft SQL Server (2005), Oracle, Access, and Oracle.

 

 

Bank of America, N.A., Chicago, ILSeptember, 2004 to April, 2006

Bank of America Corporation (or BoA) is a Fortune 100 company and is the fifth-largest company (as of 2010) in the United States by total revenue.  With more than $2.129 trillion in assets, BoA is the second-largest bank-holding company in the United States by assets

 

Database Administrator (Consultant)

Served as the Lead SQL Server DBA on a database support team of 10 DBAs.  Managed 30+ SQL Server database server instances (running on SQL Server 2000 and 2005) across BoA that hosts and support the core business functions and operations of the bank’s Capital Markets business unit.  Managed the unit’s Data Warehouses running on top SQL Server Analytical Services (or SSAS).

 

Provided backup support to the Sybase Database Team and the Oracle Database Team.  Assisted application development teams with database development.  Provided Production database support, such as troubleshooting of database performance issues.  And, provided tier-2 support of vendor application databases hosted on MySQL database systems (running on Windows Server systems).

 

 

Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P., Chicago, ILMay, 2004 to August, 2004

Grosvenor is one of the largest hedge fund sponsors globally. It has asset under management of $22.6 billion (as of December, 2009).  Grosvenor acts primarily as a fund of funds and invests in the hedge fund space.

 

Database Administrator (Consultant)

Managed SQL Server 2000 database systems hosting the firm’s investment research and financial management system.  Performed database migrations and database changes.  And, performed data import and export operations to and from external financial partners.

 

 

North American Company, Chicago, ILJanuary, 2002 to April, 2004

North American is a medium-size life insurance company owned by Sammons Financial Group. It provides affordable of term, whole, universal, and specialty life insurance products to individuals.

 

Database Architect

Architected, developed, and managed SQL Server 2000 database systems with 150+ databases hosting the company’s online customer services, external partner applications, and internal business applications and business processes.  Created detailed database technical specifications for application and systems development projects, as well as for third-party application systems.

 

Participated and led several corporate application design and development projects, in support of both internal business operations and servicing of insureds and insurance agencies.  Created data models of the life insurance industry in support of the company’s insurance businesses and operations.  (The data models captured the parties of the industry (i.e. insureds, agencies, insureds, payers, etc.) and the relationships between them and business processes.  Created conceptual, logical, and physical database designs off the data models.  And, created the physical databases, data interfaces, and database code (e.g. stored procedures, functions, etc.) used by internal business applications and online customer services.

 

 

CreativeChannel, Inc., Chicago, ILOctober, 2000 to October, 2001

CreativeChannel (previously named eCreativeSearch) is a member-company of the FastChannel Network, Inc. family of companies, provides a subscription-based Internet service for the commercial broadcast production industry.  It provides access to a searchable database of directors, production companies, advertising and music talents, and commercial ads.

 

Database Architect/DBA

Managed the company’s SQL Server 2000 database systems hosted internally and at external hosted data center.  Architected, developed, and managed database systems and databases supporting the company’s web site and online application services.

 

Created a data model of the commercial broadcast industry in support of the company’s online services.  (The data model captured the parties and activities of the industry (e.g. ad agencies, production companies, creative talents, commercial spots, etc.) and the relationships between them.)  Created conceptual, logical, and physical database designs off the data model.  And, created the physical databases and data interfaces used by the company’s online services for ad agencies and creative talents.

 

 

Xpedior, Inc., Chicago, ILMarch, 1997 to August, 2000

Xpedior (previously named Metamor Technologies) was an eBusiness consulting firm that specializes in providing innovative and comprehensive eBusiness solutions to emerging Internet businesses worldwide.

 

Senior Consultant

Architected, implemented, and managed corporate IT and eBusiness network infrastructure and enterprise systems and applications used by corporate clients to perform business operations, communication, and processes.

 

Served as SQL Server DBA on numerous projects for the firm.  Performed enterprise and network systems implementation, configuration, integration, and management.  Performed corporate network disaster recovery planning.  And, performed network security and security policies design, implementation, and administration and enforcement.

 

 

Kemper Reinsurance, Long Grove, ILNovember, 1995 to March, 1997

Kemper Reinsurance is a multi-line insurance company that specializes in life and business insurance products.

 

Network Administrator

Performed network administration of a 250+ user corporate network.  And, performed administration of corporate network, network file and application servers, Microsoft Mail email system, and SQL Server v6.0 database systems.