Michael Clare

2520 Topaz Lane Lancaster, CA 93535

(661) 618-9590

mclare@michaelclare.com

Objective

To obtain a position with a strong, technology based company that will allow me to utilize my years of database administration,

system administration and technical abilities, along with top level analytical and management skills to develop and support new

technology, products and customers.

Summary of Qualifications & Skills:

Over 15 years of current MySQL database administration and experience, including design, creation, implementation,

maintenance, tuning and management utilizing MySQL 5.5 & MS Server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, across multiple hardware

platforms.

Planned, designed, developed and deployed all web based solutions for Certified Mailing Solutions, Inc. Developed all sites

according to best DevOps procedures. Developed sites for additional sales using sub-domain website clones of the main sites.

Websites developed were for high volume, transaction based users. Sites produced about 3 million pieces of mail per year.

Each piece of mail had a tracking number where the clients could look up the tracking information on that piece of mail.

Expert level abilities in SQL scripting and database administration; MySQL; Transact SQL; T/SQ; Oracle 11gR2, 12c; Microsoft

ASP.NET VB; Online Transaction Processing (OLTP); Crystal Reports; Re-Crystallize; MicroStrategy; Microsoft SSIS & Office

Suite; MS SQL Profiler; HammerDB & IDERA (for database optimization); Navi-Cat; HTML5; CSS; JavaScript; AJAX; XML; XSD;

SSRS; SSAS; SSIS; RDC.

Complete technical & practical understanding of all Windows based servers and UNIX/LINUX servers. Proficient in most

networking technologies and RAID/Mass storage solutions. Complete understanding of large scale data warehousing including

distributed databases. In-depth knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, SQL Server 2005/2008, MySQL including administration, reporting

services and analytics, Reporting tools, Programming and Networking.

Strong understanding of major components of SQL Server architecture and backups to support custom software development

and third party applications. MS Analysis Services and Reporting Services skills. Thorough understanding of dimensional and

relational modeling practices and in-depth experience constructing databases. Familiarity with Business Intelligence, Data

Warehousing and/or Data Mart.

Planned, coordinated, installed and administered all database systems including database definitions, structure, documentation,

requirements and all operational guidelines. Modified database structure as needed based on requirements set forth by

counterpoint programmers within the company. Extensive experience as system and database administrator.

Worked with the Operations Director and Internal Applications Director and CIO to achieve the ultimate performance optimized

and tuned databases for maximum availability times. Less than 1 second search time for a 36 million record database is typical.

Worked with the IT Director and CIO to develop a state-of-the-art network topology, memory management and cloud

infrastructure, to keep the company in the forefront of the technical environment that we work in.

Developed a secure data security environment that has been hack proof and has resulted in zero data loss or corruption in 14

years of online transactions.

Developed and tested data models and disaster-recovery plan for large company operational database, delivering solutions that

guaranteed recovery performance and high availability. All sites have 99.99% uptime.

Developed ad hoc custom financial and auditing reports using Crystal Reports with T-SQL, ReCrystallize; MicroStrategy Design

Aid, MS Excel and Access. Reports contained pie; bar and other types of charts as required from information given by end users

or developers.

Superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional presenter with solid background in pitches, snap

demonstrations, and Webcasts. Able to speak and present to large audiences complex technical ideas in an easy to understand

presentation. Strong self motivation and sharp attention to detail honed by years of Military & Government contracting work.

Interfaced with customers to enhance end users' understanding of database systems by conducting pre-implementation

workshops, delivering group and individual training sessions and creating user-friendly training materials.

Employment History:

Associate Director of Technology

March 2016 - Present The Buckley School, Sherman Oaks, CA

General Summary:

Responsible for new development, implementation, and the day-to-day functioning of the school’s applications and

databases. This includes creating new applications to support a school need; project-based processes involving all aspects

of the project life cycle from inception to implementation, conducted internally or through a vendor-supported application;

and ongoing maintenance of the application. Interfaced with administrators, faculty, staff, students and occasionally

parents.

Essential Job Functions:

Involved in project planning, design and implementation of new services and applications

Responded to any unexpected software application outages and provide first-tier support to end users for custom web

and 3rd party applications

Developed and maintained application/system documentation

Trained school staff on application/system administration functions

Assisted in the implementation, integration, and maintenance of databases and systems

Provided assistance to Director of Technology as needed

Responsibilities and Duties:

Providing first line technical support and escalation for custom web and 3rd party applications

Manage access controls, data integrity and integration for the school’s student information system (SIS)

Manage access controls, data integrity and integration for the school’s content and learning management systems

(CMS, LMS)

Managed and maintaining data that resides on all instances of SQL databases

Responsible for communicating all application and database performance degradation's to Director of Technology

Monitor help desk ticketing system and answer incoming calls to resolve and or direct trouble tickets in a timely

manner

Work hands on, provide troubleshooting, and acquire new skills rapidly

Provided technical training to end users as requested or needed

Provided other technical services as necessary for the successful completion of projects

Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

CTO / Sr. Database Administrator / Webmaster / Systems Administrator

September 2002 - March 2016 Certified Mailing Solutions Inc., Pelham, AL

Was in charge of corporate website development & management for the parent company and all subsidiaries.

Planned, designed, developed and deployed all web based solutions for Certified Mailing Solutions, Inc. Developed all sites

according to best DevOps procedures. Developed sites for additional sales using sub-domain website clones of the main sites.

Websites developed were for high volume, transaction based users. Sites produced about 3 million pieces of mail per year.

Each piece of mail had a tracking number where the clients could look up the tracking information on that piece of mail.

Was in charge of all database administration and operations and corporate website management for Certified Mailing Solutions,

Inc. CMSI currently maintains a 36 million record RDBMS deployed in MySQL and has current web access to our customer

base of over 20,000 users, including several US states and large corporations.

Identified, designed, and programmed all databases user-defined functions, triggers, and websites for Certified Mailing

Solutions, Inc. All sites were created using some or all of the following technologies: MySQL; Transact SQL; T/SQ; Oracle

11gR2, 12c; Microsoft ASP.NET VB; MongoDB; Online Transaction Processing (OLTP); Crystal Reports; Re-Crystallize;

MicroStrategy; Microsoft SSIS & Office Suite; MS SQL Profiler; HammerDB & IDERA (for database optimization); Navi-Cat;

HTML5; CSS; JavaScript; ActiveX plug-ins; AJAX; XML; XSD; SSRS; SSAS; SSIS; RDC.

Allocated system memory, storage and future requirements for all database operations. Modified the database structure as

needed and defined by the CIO and internal equipment managers.

Enrolled database users as necessary and trained them in system security, as well as answered technical questions/problems

relating to database and website operations. Controlled and monitored all user access and interaction with the databases and

websites. Maintained all database data integrity.

Planned and maintained all backup schedules for database tables and websites. Managed and maintained all tuning

procedures and schedules for all databases and tables. Maintained all archived data from the four backup sources: Navicat;

PhpMyAdmin; MySQL Administrator; Windows system backup.

Wrote all external functions and stored procedures for all database tables.

Successfully launched global corporate website / website UI & functional enhancement / Launch of new versions as per

Guidelines / Regular updating and management of website through global & local support.

Developed all internal financial and auditing reports in Crystal Reports Forms and Re-Crystallize Reports Deployment.

Integrated with customers and customer sales reps for support and pre and post sales needs.

Trained and developed technical support and software development staff to understand and efficiently utilize company

databases.

Provided technical guidance and support during all phases of deployment.

Maintained all licenses and complied with all vendor requirements and licensing agreements.

CTO / Sr. Database Administrator / Webmaster / Systems Administrator

June 2001 – Sept. 2002 World Markets Group, Century City, CA

Was in charge of corporate website development & management for the parent company and all subsidiaries.

Identified, designed, and programmed all databases and websites, user-defined functions, triggers, for World markets Group,

Exectrek, Inc and ACSports, Inc. All sites were created in ASP, with Oracle as the data solution.

Planned and maintained all backup schedules for database tables and websites. Managed and maintained all tuning

procedures and schedules for all databases and tables.

Led a team of web designers to create and maintain all websites.

Developed all external functions and stored procedures for all database tables.

Successfully launched global corporate website / website UI & functional enhancement / Launch of new versions as per

Guidelines / Regular updating and management of website through global & local support.

Integrated with customers and customer sales reps for pre and post sales needs and post sales support.

Developed the math model for customer payouts for all companies that were all MLM based.

CTO / Sr. Software Engineer / DBA / Head Programmer

November 1997 – June 2001 Guild Mortgage, Urban First Funding, Lancaster, CA

Designed and programmed loan origination software using FileMaker Pro Database software.

Planned and maintained all backup schedules for database tables and websites. Managed and maintained all tuning

procedures and schedules for all databases and tables.

Wrote all external functions and stored procedures for all database tables in FileMaker Pro.

Originated and closed 1st and 2nd trust deed home loans.

Owner / Sr. Software Engineer / DBA / Sales Manager

September 1988 – February 2000 Penguin Computers, Los Angeles, CA

Originated all sales for my company and developed leads.

Designed and programmed custom, unique Vertical Market programs for a variety of different companies software using FilePro

16 Relational Database software.

Programmed and supported all “Vertical Market” applications.

Wrote all external functions and stored procedures for all database tables

Sr. Programming Engineer

July 1987 – September 1988 Northrop University, Los Angeles, CA

Designed and Programmed the University's attendance and transcription system using the POISE Database on the VAX 750 &

8800 Mainframe computer systems.

Led a team of programmers to design, crate, deploy, train and maintain the Northrop University Transcription and Attendance

System.

Added, taught and maintained the user base in all database functions.

Sr. Field Engineer / Sr. Computer Engineer

September 1984 – June 1987 Gould NavCom Systems, El Monte, CA

January 1983 – August 1984 GTE Defense Systems, Mt. View, CA

Field Engineer in support of customer products and contracts.

Liaised with Sales and Marketing departments to perform onsite and in-field demonstrations of new products and services to

internal account executives (A/Es) and potential customers, both domestically and abroad.

Deployed to the Kwajalein Missile range in the Marshall Islands in Micronesia, as an Operations Engineer for the ALTAIR Deep

Space RADAR Tracking System.

ALTAIR is a high-sensitivity, wide-bandwidth, coherent, instrumentation and tracking radar. ALTAIR supports several operating

modes, including tracking and signature collection at VHF and UHF.

Project engineer on the AN/MLQ-34 TACJAM project. Was responsible for assembling and testing all electronic warfare gear

contained within the TACJAM unit itself.

Military Service:

December 1978 – December 1982 US Navy, VS-33 NAS North Island, San Diego, CA

Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class. S-3A Viking Anti-Submarine Squadron VS-33.

Performed "O" level and "I" Level maintenance to the S-3A Viking Anti-submarine aircraft while stationed aboard NAS North

Island and deployed aboard the USS America during her 1981 World cruise to the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Persian Gulf,

Singapore and Australia.

Worked on the flight deck launching and recovering aircraft and troubleshooting the S-3A Viking Aircraft.

Letter of Commendation for service to Squadron Morale while deployed overseas aboard the USS America, June 1981.

Honorable Discharge, full Veterans Administration benefits.

Awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Battle "E" and Sea Service ribbon.

Education:

William H. Taft High School. September 1975 - June 1978

US Navy Class "B" School - Basic Electricity & Electronics School.

US Navy Class "A" School - Aviation Electronics School.

US Navy Class "C" School - Advanced First Term Avionics & RADAR School.

References:

References are available on request. My LinkedIn Profile