Douglas Vanek

Douglas Vanek is a highly experienced IT professional specializing in database administration and Linux systems. Currently serving as a Senior Linux System Administrator at Sherwin-Williams Paints since August 2017, Douglas is responsible for all aspects of Progress OpenEdge v11.7 Database Administration across 4,800+ installations globally. Prior to this role, Douglas excelled as a Senior Sales Engineer at Progress Software, consistently achieving top performance rankings in revenue targets. Douglas has a strong background in training and consulting for Progress database management from earlier positions at BravePoint, Inc., and significant experience in performance tuning and system administration at HEICO Aerospace Corporation and Activant Solutions. Douglas holds an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science and has pursued extensive education in database administration and professional development.