Michael W. Pierce http://michaelwpierce.weebly.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I – DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Dependable, passionate and committed professional with an inventive approach. Experience in designing,
tuning, coding, implementing, and supporting sophisticated database solutions in Microsoft SQL Server and
ADABAS for mainframe environments. Proficient in many technologies, including Java, C++, C#, VB.NET,
ASP.NET, HTML, XML, and IBM z/OS – NATURAL, Windows, and Application Life-Cycle management.
Regular collaboration with the Department Information Security Officer to maintain minimal network access
with maximum staff productivity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Languages: NATURAL, Java, C++, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, HTML, XML
 Operating Systems: Windows, z/OS, MacOS, iOS
 Database: Microsoft SQL, ADABAS, CICS, RACF
 Networking: Azure, TCP/IP, HTTP

EXPERIENCE

CA Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA 3/2003 – Present

Information Technology Specialist I – Database Administrator
 SQL Server DBA technical lead on database design, tuning, security and product deployment
 Mainframe technical lead for User Management and Production Support
 Report design using NATURAL, MS SQL Server, Visual Basic, and other languages
 Implemented program to reduce $4200 in monthly costs to department
 Developed security template system to better track security threats to client data
 Co-developed in-house ticketing system

Volt Technologies, Roseville, CA 10/2002 – 2/2003

Front Line Technician
 Contract Help Desk technician for Apple, Inc.
 Monitoring and resolved problems with information system processes
 Developed documentation procedures and system processes

Saint Leo University, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA 7/2000 – 9/2002
Systems Administrator
 Network Supervisor and Administrator for five student assistants and 100+ end users
 Independent analysis, design, installation and technical support of IT infrastructure
 Developed information security standards and procedures
 Directed, planned, and organized University's information security practices and procedures
 Implemented new purchasing contracts for a savings of over $10K for new statewide systems

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MILITARY

United States Air Force Reserve Command 4/2005 – 7/2010

Chaplain Assistant
United States Air Force Reserve Command Chaplain Assistant
 Integral member of a forward deployable Religious Support Team
 Personal protection for non-combatant Chaplains in combat zones
 Pastoral and emotional care of Air Force active duty, reserve personnel, and their families
 MS SharePoint Administrator

United States Naval and Marine Corps Reserves 12/2001 – 3/2005

Hospital Corpsman
 Performed duties in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury
 Independent Duty Corpsman
 Assisted with formation of prototype Field Unit
 Administrative Supervisor for 10-person team

United States Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard Reserve 01/1989 – 11/2001
Radarman
 Combat Information Center Supervisor for command, control and communications
 Petty Officer-In-Charge of Shipboard Intelligence
 Maritime Law Enforcement Boarding Team
 In-port Section Leader for 50+-person duty section

EDUCATION
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL 7/2009
Associate of Applied Science – Social Services

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