The document is a resume for Jorge I. Giraldo applying for a SQL Developer/DBA position. It summarizes his professional experience including roles as a Junior DBA and in a SQL Master's program, technical skills in SQL Server and related tools, and education including a Master's in Business Administration in MIS.

1. JORGE I. GIRALDO
Fife, WA 98424
201-562-2314
jorge.giraldo@setfocus.com
SUMMARY
Highly motivated SQL Developer/DBA with experience using SQL Server Management
Studio and Visual Studio 2008. Demonstrated leadership abilities and team work skills as
well as the ability to accomplish tasks under minimal direction and supervision.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills when communicating
with all levels of management. Possesses excellent work ethic and great problem solving
skills, as well as the ability to interact with co-workers in a professional manner in
different situations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Database Management Systems:
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Software:
MS SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (SSIS), MS SQL Server 2008 Reporting
Services (SSRS), MOSS 2007, Microsoft Office
Tools:
SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visio, Database Engine Tuning Advisor,
SQL Server Profiler
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ZAIS Group LLC Red Bank, NJ 9/10 – 1/11
Junior DBA
 Responsible for automating the syncing process of all production and
development databases using both BCP and SSIS.
 Created stored procedures to disable and rebuild indexes to minimize the data
loading process time, taking advantage of cursors, CTEs, dynamic management
views as well as temproary tables.
 Assisted the Sr. DBA in disaster recovery plans in the event of various
circumstances, taking advantage of backup/recovery and database replication.
 Created stored procedures to keep track of the number of rows transferred
between databases, logging the information in permanent tables and also
generating SSRS reports.
 Performed day to day Database Maintenance tasks (Database Monitoring,
Backups, Space Management, Resource Utilization).
 Succesfully uploaded and downloaded projects from Source Safe.

2.  Followed the company coding standards as well as the naming conventions crated
by the Sr. DBA.
SetFocus, LLC. Hackensack, NJ 1/10 - 03/10
SQL Master’s Program
 Created numerous simple to complex queries involving self joins, correlated
subqueries, CTE’s and XML techniques for diverse business requirements. Tuned
and optimized queries by altering database design, analyzing different query
options, and indexing strategies.
 As part of a team, analyzed the business requirements and systematically designed
a database for an online-movie (DVD/Blu – Ray) rental company. Employed best
practices in creating a complete schema including tables, relationships, stored
procedures, views, clustered and non-clustered indexes and triggers, and
implemented the import and export of data using XML and SSIS.
 As part of a team, created various reports according to the business requirements,
and implemented robust stored procedures, functions, and triggers to implement
required functionalities.
 Individually designed a bank application according to business requirements for
the movie rental company. Individually authored, installed, deployed and
managed reports using SSRS for a library database.
 Created an ETL solution that reads Product, Vendor, and Order data from an FTP
server into a SQL Server database. The solution also validated incoming data and
performs notifications when jobs complete. The order data thus loaded into SQL
Server was used to generate reports and charts using the new SSRS 2008
reporting functionality (Tablix control, new charting features). The reports were
set up for automatic delivery based on data-driven report-subscriptions.
 Installed MOSS 2007 and configured an intranet portal that contains a wiki and a
site template accessible to only authorized groups according to business
specifications.
 Implemented numerous backup and recovery plans based on data availability
requirements and the potential impact of data loss after considering and analyzing
different backup and recovery strategies.
 Designed database maintenance plans to set up core maintenance tasks to make
sure that the database performs well, is regularly backed up in case of system
failure and is checked for inconsistencies.
 Employed the Database Engine Tuning Advisor to analyze the performance
effects of workloads and implemented its recommendations wherever appropriate.
 Utilized tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Activity Monitor, Performance and
Reliability Monitor, Data Collector, Policy-Based Management, Resource
Governor, Event Notifications to monitor and ensure optimal performance of SQL
Server.
 Analyzed different high availability solutions and implemented log shipping,
database mirroring and replication.
 Familiar with employing Service Brokers.

3. Bank of America Newark, New Jersey 04/07 – 10/08
Bilingual Collector
 Contacted Spanish speaking customers throughout all stages of delinquency.
 Used various skip tracing tools in order to successfully collect payments and bring
credit card accounts up to date.
 Educated and qualified delinquent card holders for payment plans and account
settlements.
Transcendence Corporation Las Vegas, NM 6/05 – 8/05
Software Developer (Internship)
 Responsible for helping Software Development team create web-based inventory
system for local business using Small Talk.
 Responsible for backing up MySqL database.
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 6/03 – 8/04
Marketing Research Assistant
(Internship)
 Assisted team in developing a marketing plan to revitalize Route 66 in the State of
New Mexico.
 Set up focus groups to gather historic information from community members for
Route 66 project.
 Develop Access database to keep track of contacts as well businesses and
landmarks.
 Generated Access reports.
EDUCATION
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 5/09
Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), in MIS – Overall GPA 3.2
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 5/04
Bachelor of Arts, Management Information Systems – Overall GPA 3.4
Languages Spoken
Spanish