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Laura Morales

@lauramorales1

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Senior Database Administrator with expertise in AWS and performance tuning.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

With over 15 years of experience in IT, I am a highly skilled Database Administrator specializing in AWS services and database optimization. My career has been marked by successful migrations, performance tuning, and the implementation of robust security measures to ensure data integrity. I have a proven track record of enhancing database performance and availability, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have led significant database migrations, including moving databases to AWS with zero disruptions. My expertise in optimizing SQL performance has resulted in dramatic reductions in execution times, enabling organizations to operate more efficiently. I am committed to staying informed on new technologies and practices, continuously recommending innovative solutions to improve database management and security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Database Administrator

Intuit

Nov 2019 - Oct 2024 (4 years 11 months)

Led the administration and monitoring of AWS databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Executed database migrations and upgrades with zero disruptions, developed backup and recovery strategies, and implemented database security policies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to communicate best practices and performance metrics.

AWS RDS Vertica Data Migration Performance Tuning Backup Security Management Monitoring SQL Optimization

Vertica Database Administrator

Apex/Intuit

Jun 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Managed the administration and monitoring of Vertica and AWS databases, leading migrations and upgrades to enhance system efficiency. Conducted performance tuning and developed monitoring systems for rapid issue resolution.

Vertica Database Administration Performance Tuning Monitoring Databases Query Optimization Data Performance Data Integrity

Vertica Big Data Developer

AT&T

Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Developed high-performance reporting applications and created Vertica databases while collaborating with technical teams. Achieved significant performance improvements through thorough tuning and stakeholder engagement.

Vertica Performance Tuning Reporting SQL Stakeholder Engagement Databases Data Analysis Query Optimization

Big Data Consultant

Hewlett-Packard

May 2011 - Mar 2017 (5 years 10 months)

Led a team in BI/DW operations, overseeing ETL processes and ensuring data integrity in Vertica/Teradata DW. Designed data retention policies and achieved significant performance improvements through strategic database management.

Vertica Hadoop ETL Processes Data Integrity Data Retention Performance Tuning Team Leadership Database Management SQL

Sr. Database Analyst

Flextronics

May 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Installed and managed SQL Server and Oracle databases, ensuring optimal availability. Conducted backups, migrations, and performance tuning while providing advanced SQL support.

SQL Server Oracle Database Management Performance Tuning Backup Data Migration SQL Databases T SQL High Availability

Test Analyst

Hewlett-Packard

Mar 2004 - Nov 2008 (4 years 8 months)

Evaluated and developed test cases, designed tests, and documented software projects. Ensured data integrity through SQL validation and maintained compliance across processes.

SQL Data Validation Documentation Software Testing Compliance