Al Mason

Al Mason is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in database administration, project management, and software development. Currently serving as a Senior Database Administrator at J B Hunt since September 2009, Al specializes in disaster recovery planning and implementation. Prior roles include Software Engineer at Technology Partners, where responsibilities included data warehousing and customer analytics, and Senior DBA at Charter Communications, focusing on database tuning and recovery. Al has also held managerial positions at TALX Corporation, overseeing database services and security, and worked as a Senior Software Engineer at BAE Systems. Al's career began as a Senior Systems Analyst at Unisys, where project management and Oracle development were key tasks. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems from South Dakota State University and studies at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.