Cheryl Necessary

Cheryl Necessary is a seasoned Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in database management and technical consultancy. Currently employed at Ingram Barge Company since February 2018, Cheryl collaborates with management and application teams to develop database strategies, ensuring high data availability and effective monitoring of resources across SQL Server and Oracle databases. Prior to this role, Cheryl worked at IDR, Inc. on a contract with Ingram Barge, and at IBM as an IIG Technical Sales Specialist, providing technical support and solutions to clients and sales teams. Cheryl's earlier experience includes significant leadership roles at Ingram Content Group, overseeing disaster recovery, business continuity, information security, and database administration. Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University.