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Traci Dennis

@tracidennis

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Senior SQL DBA and data engineer delivering scalable, reliable clinical data solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead database engineering, modernize data platforms, apply DevOps practices, and improve reliability, scalability, and data quality in collaborative teams.

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.

T SQL Azure SQL Database SQL Server Azure Data Factory Power BI

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.

SQL Server Broker Services SSAS PowerShell ETL Database Security Data Warehousing

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.

PHP MySQL Data Migration WordPress ETL Data Mapping Testing

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.