Jay Purfeerst

Jay Purfeerst has extensive work experience in database administration and management. Jay started their career as a Database Administrator at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in 1994 and worked there until 1998. From 1998 to 2000, they worked as a Database Administrator at Macro Group.

In 2000, they joined BT Americas as a Database Administrator, where they provided SQL Server and Oracle database administration for internal company databases and external client databases. Jay was responsible for tasks such as database software installation, patching, and maintenance activities.

In 2013, Jay joined Pythian as a SQL Server Team Lead and managed a team of SQL Server DBAs providing support to various clients. Jay ensured quality, adherence to standards, and overall client satisfaction. In 2017, they were promoted to the role of Director Managed Services, SQL Server, where they led a group of team managers overseeing remote service delivery.

Currently, Jay is serving as the Senior Director of Data and Analytics Delivery - Microsoft Data Platform at Pythian, a position they took on in September 2021. In this role, they are responsible for the delivery of exceptional quality IT services provided by the SQL Server teams to Pythian clients.

Jay Purfeerst earned an Associate's degree in Data Processing from Dakota County Technical College from 1984 to 1986.