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Jordan Lewis

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Experienced Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL and data solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my database expertise and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a Senior Database Administrator with over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions, particularly with PostgreSQL. My expertise lies in ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and managing complex database infrastructures for various clients. I take pride in my ability to integrate databases with enterprise applications and handle large-scale data migrations efficiently.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and projects that required meticulous planning and execution. My role at Cognizant has allowed me to enhance system performance through strategic upgrades and configurations, while my previous positions have honed my skills in database security, backup strategies, and performance optimization. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and ensure data integrity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Database Administrator

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Cognizant

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

As a Senior Database Administrator, I provide comprehensive database support for clients, managing complex infrastructures and ensuring high availability and performance optimization for PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases. I lead data migrations and configure automated failover procedures to minimize service disruptions.

PostgreSQL MongoDB Database Optimization Data Migration Docker Repmgr Query Optimization ETL Processes Capacity Planning

Database Systems Architect

Imperva

Mar 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 10 months)

As a Database Systems Architect, I led a team supporting critical projects, designing scalable databases aligned with microservices architecture. I ensured high availability, security, and performance while managing over 100 production database servers.

PostgreSQL Database Design Microservices Architecture Capacity Planning Database Management Performance Optimization Team Leadership

Database Systems Engineer

Realogy

Mar 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 10 months)

In my role as a Database Systems Engineer, I managed PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, focusing on performance tuning and optimization. I collaborated with development teams to design efficient database schemas and implemented automated backups to ensure data integrity.

PostgreSQL MySQL Database Optimization Query Optimization Data Migration Security Compliance Backup Solutions Database Management Integration Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wesleyan University

Master of Science, Computer Engineering

2008 - 2014

Completed a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, focusing on advanced topics in computer systems, database management, and software development. The program emphasized practical applications and theoretical foundations, preparing graduates for complex engineering challenges.