Traci Dennis
@tracidennis
Senior SQL DBA and data engineer delivering scalable, reliable clinical data solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior SQL Database Administrator and Database Engineer with a long track record of building high-availability, secure, and performant data platforms for public sector and healthcare organizations. I design and implement SQL Server environments, data warehouses, and cloud-native pipelines using Azure services, emphasizing scalability, testability, and operational excellence.
At TruLite Health I developed an Explainable AI SQL application, implemented 500+ tSQLt unit tests, and created cloud-native data pipelines with Azure Data Factory and Airtable to accelerate clinical workflows. At Arizona DOT I modernized legacy systems to event-driven architectures, reduced inspector processing time dramatically, and built metadata-driven data warehouses and SSAS solutions to eliminate silos and speed reporting.
I focus on automation, documentation, and continuous delivery—using PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices—to ensure zero-defect deployments and maintainable systems. I communicate effectively with product owners and cross-functional teams, and I prioritize practical, measurable improvements in performance, reliability, and data quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Database Engineer
TruLite Health
May 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 7 months)
Developed an XAI SQL application to match patient charts to clinical algorithms within 500–4000 ms and built a mission-critical Azure SQL Server environment with CI/CD and 500+ tSQLt unit tests to ensure high availability and zero-defect deployments.
Senior Database Administrator
Arizona Dept of Transportation
Jul 2004 - Apr 2022 (17 years 9 months)
Modernized air-gapped data entry to an event-driven architecture and reduced inspector processing time from 20+ minutes to under 1 minute while eliminating 90% of recurring data integrity issues across enterprise SQL Server environments.
Database Consultant
AZBilliards.com
Aug 2020 - Aug 2020 (0 months)
Migrated 20 years of tournament data from a custom database to WordPress, implementing PHP/MySQL solutions to preserve historical records and site functionality.
Database Consultant
Arizona Medical Board
Mar 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 9 months)
Automated annual physician license renewals into a daily C# and SQL workflow, eliminating the need for 5+ temporary staff and ensuring statutory deadline compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Grade: GPA 3.54/4.0
Activities and societies: Outstanding CIS Student; Mensa
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems with a GPA of 3.54/4.0 and recognized as Outstanding CIS Student.
University of Helsinki
MOOC / Certificate, Python Programming
2025 - 2025
Completed the Python Programming MOOC offered by the University of Helsinki in 2025.
Microsoft
Professional Certifications, Cloud / Azure Fundamentals
Completed Microsoft certifications including DP-900 (Azure Data Fundamentals) and AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals).
Tech stack
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