Jason Josephson

Leading the Database Operations team through massive change in workload and architecture. Rearchitected entire SQL Server environment to reduce license count from 496 to 90 in 18 months. Improved observability to reduce nuisance paging and identify issues accurately. Executed move from on-prem to Azure IaaS. Saved over $1.3 million in year one, $2.5 million in years two-three.

✔️ SQL Server C

Ready to share the DBA magic, I launched Data Meeple Consulting to provide remote-source, cost-effective database management solutions. From designing server infrastructure to scalable support, I offer flexible consulting engagements and hands-on, longer-term project partnerships to ensure you get the solution you need. My services span:

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: End-to-end enterprise-level SQL datab

Contracted through Data Meeple Consulting to assist with asset management, ITIL processes, and operational efficiency.

✔️ Data Centre Migration: Investigated Production infrastructure and mapped out environment, from the Customers that work with Gemstone, to the URLs that those customers use, to the applications and servers they connect to, right down to the SQL Server databases that are support

Contracted through Data Meeple Consulting to enhance operational efficiency, security, and availability of IT assets. Assess infrastructure and repair issues with configuration, backups, and maintenance plans. Oversee Infosys contracting team comprised of 3 onshore and 3 offshore database administrators. Uphold all SOX requirements.

✔️ Database Team Handover: Cleaned up in-house SQL management sy

Turned around performance at poorly documented Potash environment which encompassed 12 individual unmonitored servers. Conducted swift assessment to prioritize outstanding issues and led mission critical updates and repairs. Rebuilt servers from scratch, debugged stored procedures, got monitoring and security back on track, and embedded best practices at every turn.

Maintained optimal database p

Supported business applications through production implementations, infrastructure activities, and disaster recovery exercises. Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary team to solve complex puzzles and develop innovative technologies.

✔️ Server Migration & Consolidation: Planned and executed migration of legacy SQL servers to new VMWare infrastructure.

• Migrated or decommissioned 56 application

✔️ SQL Server Upgrade and Consolidation project
• Created an HP Polyserve SQL Failover Cluster (now known as DxEnterprise)
• Migrated and upgraded existing SQL 2000 servers to SQL 2005 and 2008
• Designed new maintenance plans and recovery strategies

✔️ Programming Standards and Code Stewardship
• Drove creation of coding standards for Visual Basic 6, VB for Apps and tSQL
• Embedded process for c

✔️ End User Support
• Provided support for 1800+ students, staff and faculty
• Supported Service Desk providing in-person troubleshooting
• Performed PC image testing and deployment across entire fleet on annual basis

✔️ Training
• Taught five sections of Comm 110 Introductory Computer Skills course annually
• Provided instruction on use of Microsoft Office products, basic web page design and com

As the Regional Coordinator, I did the following:
- Designed and developed the Saskatchewan CAP website
- Designed and developed the Saskatchewan CAP Training manual
- Provided hands-on training to CAP Youth workers