Brian Brooks

Brian Brooks has extensive work experience in database administration and management. Brian has held various roles in different companies, including Exeter Finance, Vistra Energy, Santander Consumer USA, Capital One Auto Finance, Foxmeyer Corp., Westinghouse Security Systems, and Assessment Computer Technology. Throughout their career, they have managed teams of database administrators and developers, supported multiple database platforms, and implemented automated solutions for database management and change deployments. Brian has also been involved in enterprise initiatives, such as data center migration, database platform upgrades, and platform improvements to support business expansion. Additionally, they have experience in database assessment and implementation of best practices for monitoring, backup, security, and maintenance.

Brian Brooks graduated from the DeVry Institute of Technology in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career. These certifications include: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (obtained in September 2019); AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (all obtained in October 2018); Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management & Analytics (obtained in September 2016); MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Server 2012/2014, Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Platform, and Microsoft® Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator 2008 (all obtained in July 2012); Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance (obtained in December 2008); Microsoft® Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005 (obtained in June 2006); Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005 (obtained in May 2006); Certified Sybase Professional Performance & Tuning Specialist (CSPPTS) and Certified Sybase Professional Database Administrator (CSPDBA): Version 11 (both obtained in March 1997); and Certified Sybase Professional Database Administrator (CSPDBA): Version 10 (obtained in February 1996). Most recently, in May 2020, Brian Brooks obtained the Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification.