Chris Sherwyn is a versatile data warehouse architect and cloud application developer with 8 years of consulting experience. He is relocating to Washington D.C. in February 2016 and has experience developing BI and data warehouse systems using technologies like SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Qlik Sense. He has worked as a consultant for companies developing custom applications, data warehouses, and CRM systems.
Relocating Data Warehouse Architect Available Immediately
1. Chris Sherwyn
3800 Commerce #208, Dallas TX 75226 | Relocating to Washington D.C
Ph: (972) 689-6427 | Chris.Sherwyn@gmail.com
Versatile Data Warehouse Architect/Developer and Cloud Application Developer with 8
years of consulting experience.
Relocating to Washington DC in February 2016; available to work remotely immediately.
Development Skills
BI and Data Software Systems Methodologies
MSSQL 2005,
2008R2, 2014
DTS,SSIS, SSRS,
SSAS
Qlik Sense
Kimball Data
Warehouse
Architecture
(C#) .NET 2, 3.5, 4,
4.5
T-SQL
Java 1.5, 1.6, Struts
MVC, Spring Core
JavaScript
MSCRM 3.0, 4.0,
2011
Amazon EC2
Active Directory
Git (BitBucket)
SVN
Agile Development
Master Data
Management
Continuous
Integration
Source Control
Professional Experience
Pariveda Solutions June 2014 to
December 2016
Data Warehouse Architect/Developer
Pariveda Solutions is a leading management consulting firm based in Dallas Texas. I came back from
subcontracting in order to architect, build, and maintain the internal data warehouse.
• Provided the architectural direction for the data warehouse, pulling data from multiple
Professional Services Applications (PSA), utilizing Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS) as the Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) mechanism, and storing the data in a Kimball
Star Schema Data Warehouse on Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL 2014).
• Led the effort to upgrade the Data Warehouse to replace the current PSA, Upland’s Tenrox with
NetSuite’s OpenAir.
• Built a custom C# .Net 4.5 Web Services API Application to extract data from OpenAir.
• Responsible for maintaining all internal Pariveda source code, which included migrating it from an
SVN repository to a Bitbucket repository.
First Command (Subcontractor through Pariveda Solutions) June 2013
to June 2014
Senior Developer
First Command is a financial services firm specializing in financial advice for military families.
• Delivered consulting services in and around the Dallas / Ft Worth Metroplex focused on Microsoft
Dynamics CRM 2011 (MSCRM) and supporting SSIS & MSSQL 2008 R2 ETL Processes.
2. • Interacted directly with business stakeholders on more than 2 projects for ensuring continuity
between expectations and product delivered.
• Lead a small team in applying Agile Software Development Methodologies.
Pursued Life Passion May
2010 to June 2013
Worked as a Professional DJ in and around Dallas / Ft Worth
Pariveda Solutions January
2006 to May 2010
Technical Team Lead January
2008 to May 2010
• As a technical team lead, I provided consulting services of custom web applications and data
solutions
• Applied the Agile Software Development Methodologies, advocating a minimal distance between
the business owners, technical architects, developers and the testing team
• Selected Technical Projects include:
o SSIS Architect and Development Team Lead, Health Markets
Provided ETL process architecture, development, and BI Reporting to support client in new BI
initiatives. Created a GAP Analysis of SSIS Packages for client across the dimensions of
Functionality, Maintainability, Flexibility, Scalability, and Security.
o Development Team Lead, Online Services Provider
Provided technical architecture and production support for client’s Java based B2B Sales
Portal. The system leveraged Amazon’s EC2 Cloud as the hardware foundation and Liferay
5.2.3 as the portal framework.
o Development Team Lead, Cardon Healthcare
Architected and developed a Windows Service Application that determined patient insurance
eligibility, using C# .NET 3.5 and Visual Paradigm. The system attempted multiple
combinations of personal data to provide accurate matching, submitting 8 to 12 million
records per week.
Developer January 2006 to
January 2008
• As a developer, I provided consulting services to a variety of clients in Finance, Commercial Real
Estate, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Aviation, Consumer Services and Healthcare
• Promoted after two years to technical team lead
• Selected Data focused projects include:
o ETL Developer, HBK Capital Management
Designed and developed daily imports of financial data, which allowed the client to reconcile
transactions, cash balances, and positions. The project utilized Microsoft Data
Transformation Services (DTS) Packages in SQL Server 2005. Initiated transition from DTS
to SSIS, forming the SSIS standards for future packages.
o Database Systems Developer, Goodman Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment
Developed a batch processing application, using T-SQL and MSSQL 2005, which enabled
client to process multiple requests overnight and streamline the transformation of dated
information to new system.
o Database Systems Developer, Blanchard Coin
Implemented a system to stabilize and enforce rules during rare coin trades, using T-SQL and
MSSQL 2005. The system provided automatic identification and routing of rare metals to the
appropriate buyer.
• Selected Microsoft technology focused projects include:
3. o MSCRM Developer, Accera Pharmaceuticals
Designed and developed a data integration process that synchronized a MSCRM 4.0 On-Line
Installation with an outside data feed of physician data. This process leveraged SSIS and the
MSCRM Web Services Model.
o CRM Developer, Hudson and Marshall
Designed and developed a bi-directional synchronization system between an external
website and an On-Premise MSCRM 4.0 Installation. Designed Custom Workflows and
Custom Entities, for use in the MSCRM installation, to provide automatic routing of auction
and contract information pertaining to foreclosed homes.
o CRM Developer, Baker Hughes
Enhanced a MSCRM 3.0 On-Premise Installation by implementing new Custom Entities,
Workflows, and JavaScript. This installation provided an automated process to create and
approve retailer specific price lists of chemical compounds.
o . NET Developer, Atlantic Aviation
Developed a nightly batch process that synchronized Human Resource decisions with Active
Directory. The changes to the employee records were recorded using T-SQL and MSSQL
2005 and then integrated into Active Directory using C# and .NET 2.0.
• Selected Java technology focused projects include;
o Java Developer, Hotels.Com
Worked with a team of senior developers to architect and implement a Java-based web
application, to improve the effectiveness of customer sales representatives across global call
centers. The custom solution utilized Struts MVC and Java 1.5 to respond with the speed
necessary to negotiate travel arrangements by phone.
o Java Developer, Corporate Express
Designed and implemented a BEA WebLogic based CRM software solution to help the client
update and manage their customer information as part of a master data management
solution.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University 2001
to 2005
Major in Computer Science; Minor in Business, GPA 3.8
Leadership Experience
• Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Phi Eta Sigma
• Scholastic Honors Fraternity
Awards
• Honored with the rank of “Eagle Scout” by National Eagle Scout Association in May 1998