Everything SQL Server, tuning, capacity planning, TSQL, SSIS, SSAS

Andy Tuggey

972-***-**** ****.******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/andytuggey Rogersville, TN

Professional Summary

Results-driven Director of Database Technologies with over 20 years of experience in database management, architecture, and optimization. Adept at leading teams, implementing strategic database initiatives, and optimizing multi-terabyte environments. Proven ability to drive efficiency, enhance system performance, and lead complex migrations and upgrades. Expertise in SQL Server, database performance tuning, capacity planning, and enterprise-level data solutions.

Professional Experience

Aperia Solutions, Inc. Dallas, TX

Director of Database Technologies Feb 2012 – Mar 2025

● Lead and manage database architecture, operations, and performance optimization for multi-terabyte database environments.

● Direct and mentor a US-based and offshore (Vietnam) team of Database Administrators and Processing Specialists.

● Drive strategic database initiatives to support business growth and enhance data integrity and security.

● Managed an enterprise-wide migration from SQL Server 2008R2 to SQL Server 2017, ensuring a seamless transition.

● Performed seamless upgrade of two major OS upgrades to our database clustered environments while maintaining system stability.

● Managed Storage Area Networks (Pure/3PAR) allocating space, building LUNs for use with bare metal clusters, servers and VMs.

● Optimized hundreds of essential file processing tasks, reducing per-file processing time from several hours to under one hour to meet SLA requirements.

● Build reporting to share critical KPI and data insights using Power BI

● Recently integrated AI into my workflow to assist in managing tasks and improve my efficiency.

● Promoted from Manager of Database Operations and Architecture to Director of Database Technologies in Feb 2017

The Active Network Dallas, TX

Database Architect Oct 2011 – Feb 2012

● Designed scalable database architecture for the Fellowship One / Active Faith software suite.

● Managed database infrastructure to improve reliability and performance. Scalability Experts Irving, TX

Database Consultant Sept 2010 – Oct 2011

● Specialized in performance tuning and capacity planning for large-scale database environments.

● Consulted for major financial institutions, including HSBC, Wells Fargo, and Whole Foods.

Advantage Human Resourcing Dallas, TX

Consultant Sep 2008 – Sep 2010

● Provided database performance optimization and application support for legacy systems on a retainer basis.

Aspect Software Dallas, TX

Principal Engineer / Database Administrator Aug 2004 – Aug 2008

● Led database administration and engineering efforts to enhance performance and reliability.

Software & Security Fusion Dallas, TX

Owner / Consultant 1997 – 2003

● Provided custom software development and database consulting services to businesses across various industries.

Sabre Airline Solutions Dallas, TX

Software Developer 1997 – 1999

● Developed and maintained software solutions for airline industry applications. Technical Skills & Expertise

Databases:

SQL Server (2008R2 – 2017)

● Performance Tuning

● Database Architecture

● Capacity Planning

Technologies:

● T-SQL

● SSIS

● SSRS

● High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HADR)

● ETL Processes

● Power BI

Leadership & Strategy:

● Team Leadership

● IT Strategy

● Project Management

● Process Optimization

Education & Certifications

● Associate’s of Applied Science in Computer Science

Texas State Technical College, Waco, TX

● Fundamentals of Management Certificate

SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas, TX

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