Christopher Cole

Database Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer at Redwood Credit Union

Christopher Cole has extensive work experience in the field of database administration and infrastructure engineering. Christopher is currently employed at Redwood Credit Union as a Database Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, they are responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server and other database systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's database environment.

Prior to their current position, Christopher worked at Allianz Technology as a Sr. Infrastructure Server Engineer / DBA. Here, they played a crucial role in implementing and managing IT infrastructure in compliance with IT strategies and roadmaps. Christopher also provided technical support in an integrated, multi-platform system environment and ensured the availability and accessibility of business infrastructure systems according to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Additionally, they collaborated with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with business processes and best practices.

Before Allianz Technology, Christopher held the position of DBA / Database Service Delivery Manager at the same company. In this role, they provided day-to-day database capability governance in partnership with outsourced vendors, managing and tracking changes, upgrades, incidents, performance, and capacity remediation. Christopher also addressed a wide range of client requests and account issues.

Christopher also gained experience as a DBA / Senior Database Engineer at Vendini, where they collaborated with various teams to develop and manage the company's information flow. Christopher delivered engineering on-premises and cloud database ETL solutions and excelled in writing high-performance SQL, performing data modeling collaboration, and managing SQL schema change approvals and release management.

In addition, Christopher worked as a Senior Data Analyst / SQL Database Developer at i2i Systems - Population Health Management. Here, they analyzed source system data and developed procedures, functions, triggers, and ETL routines for healthcare practice management systems. Christopher also played a leading role as an interface developer for major medical groups.

Christopher has also worked as a Senior ETL Consultant at LGC Biosearch Technologies and has gained experience in web development and database administration roles at Your Computer Heroes, LLC, Advanced Tachyon Technologies, Uptick Data Technologies, Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, and the University of Integrated Science California.

Overall, Christopher Cole has a diverse background in database administration, infrastructure engineering, and web development, with expertise in SQL Server, ETL solutions, and IT infrastructure management.

Christopher Cole has a diverse education history in the field of technology and multimedia. In 1997, they attended the College of Marin where they completed a course in Multimedia and Web Development, earning a Certificate of course completion. Later that year, from 1997 to 1998, they pursued studies in 3D animation and video production at San Francisco State University, obtaining a Course certificate of completion.

In 1998, Christopher obtained a Certificate of Completion in 3D and server technology from Autodesk. The following year, from 1996 to 1997, they attended Hewlett-Packard (MIST) and successfully completed a comprehensive program in various areas including MCSE, HP-UX, Openview, and Database Technologies, earning a Certificate of completion.

Prior to these specialized studies, Christopher also attended De Anza College from 1987 to 1990, where they focused on Arts and Computer Science. Although the degree obtained during this period is not specified, it suggests they gained foundational knowledge in these areas.

Additionally, Christopher has pursued further professional development by obtaining additional certifications. In September 2019, they completed the course "Amazon Web Services: Exploring Business Solutions" offered by LinkedIn. In September 2020, they also earned a certification in "SQL Server: Developer and DBA Collaboration" from LinkedIn.

Overall, Christopher Cole's education history highlights their commitment to continuous learning and the acquisition of technical skills in fields such as multimedia, web development, 3D animation, server technology, database technologies, and computer science.

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  • Database Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer

    February, 2021 - present