Dameon Robinson
ETL / SQL DATABASE MANAGER
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ETL and SQL Database Management professional with 15+ years of experience designing, managing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise data environments. Proven expertise in SQL Server, ETL development, SSIS, Informatica/IICS, data warehousing, database administration, data integration, automation, and reporting. Experienced in leading technical teams, modernizing ETL platforms, developing high-performance data pipelines, and maintaining secure, highly available database environments in regulated and DoD environments.
Strong ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business updates for executives, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, developers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience
SQL DATABASE MANAGER - SAIC
(2024-12)
- Manage SQL database environments with responsibility for security, performance, availability, backup/recovery, maintenance, and DoD compliance.
- Coordinate DISA STIG remediation across SQL platforms, partnering with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Support database security and compliance initiatives while preparing environments for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Lead and delegate daily responsibilities across a 10-member remote SQL DBA team, ensuring operational priorities and database maintenance activities are completed effectively.
- Provide senior executives with clear status updates regarding database maintenance, patching, security remediation, availability, and daily SQL operations.
- Support and maintain high-availability SQL Server environments, including SQL clustering, to improve system reliability and business continuity.
- Monitor database performance and operational health to help maintain reliable enterprise database services.
ETL MANAGER - ALIGHT SOLUTIONS
(2021-08 - 2024-12)
- Led enterprise ETL operations and data integration initiatives, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, reliability, and compliance with established data governance standards.
- Managed and optimized ETL workflows and pipelines to improve data-processing efficiency and operational reliability.
- Led cross-functional teams responsible for ETL development, data integration, migration, and production support.
- Directed a team of 10 ETL developers, including 4 onshore and 6 offshore resources, managing priorities, assignments, and delivery.
- Led the migration from on-premises Informatica to Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), modernizing the organization's ETL platform.
- Led migration initiatives from CRM Dynamics to Dynamics 365 / cloud-based CRM services, supporting enterprise data modernization.
- Provided technical leadership and oversight for ETL operations while promoting continuous improvement, data quality, and standardized development practices.
- Communicated ETL status, risks, technical issues, and project priorities to business and technical stakeholders.
LEAD ETL DEVELOPER - FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
(2016-01 - 2021-08)
- Led enterprise ETL development and data integration initiatives, loading and transforming data into SQL Server and cloud-based MySQL environments.
- Designed and maintained data warehouse architectures, fact tables, dimension tables, and data marts, supporting enterprise reporting and analytics.
- Developed ETL workflows using Python, T-SQL, and SSIS data-flow transformations, including Type 1 and Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimensions.
- Developed and optimized stored procedures, SQL queries, views, and SQL Server Agent jobs to automate data processing and business workflows.
- Created and modified SSIS packages supporting enterprise data warehouse processes and source-to-target data transformations.
- Automated recurring data-processing activities using SSIS, stored procedures, and SQL Server jobs, reducing manual intervention and improving operational consistency.
- Administered SSRS reporting environments from development through deployment to production report servers using Visual Studio.
- Developed customized SSRS reports, mobile reports, KPIs, and paginated reports, as well as Tableau dashboards and analytics.
- Performed data extraction and mining from websites, PDFs, databases, and other external sources using Python, integrating extracted information into enterprise data processes.
- Supported data quality, troubleshooting, and ETL production operations across the organization's data environment.
SENIOR ETL DEVELOPER, CONTRACTOR - INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS
(2014-11 - 2015-11)
- Designed, modified, and maintained ETL workflows supporting enterprise data warehouse, fact table, and dimension table development.
- Developed and optimized SQL Server stored procedures, views, and functions to support data transformation and integration.
- Created ETL packages using SSIS and Simego for enterprise data movement and transformation.
- Served as the primary ETL developer for migrating data from NetForum to Microsoft Dynamics CRM using custom SQL procedures, views, and ETL packages.
- Created customized SSRS and Logi Analytics reports to support business reporting and analytics.
- Administered the Logi Analytics business intelligence platform.
- Modified CRM Dynamics workflows to support business and data integration requirements.
SENIOR ETL DEVELOPER, CONTRACTOR - CNL
(2013-12 - 2014-11)
- Led Business Intelligence and enterprise data integration projects involving Oracle, SQL Server, Salesforce, and enterprise data warehouses.
- Automated data integration from Oracle to SQL Server 2012 using SSIS, improving consistency and reducing manual data movement.
- Developed customized stored procedures and transformation processes supporting Oracle and Salesforce data integration into SQL Server.
- Automated Salesforce-to-SQL Server data flows using SSIS.
- Led and mentored a team of 10 ETL professionals, coordinating workloads and fostering collaboration across development teams and stakeholders.
- Led ETL infrastructure migration activities during a corporate acquisition, supporting a seamless transition of data integration processes.
- Supported the transition from on-premises Informatica to IICS and from CRM Dynamics to Dynamics 365.
- Participated in Scrum meetings and partnered with project leadership to prioritize development activities and resolve project impediments.
- Provided weekly ETL status updates to senior management, communicating project progress, risks, issues, and technical dependencies.
- Supported ETL recruiting and hiring initiatives to expand development capabilities.
- Maintained financial data marts and enterprise data warehouse processes.
- Maintained Cognos reports and developed ad hoc reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST - AVATAR INTERNATIONAL
(2012-06 - 2014-10)
- Managed incoming data files and analyzed receipt dates, file content, and processing status to identify data gaps and production issues.
- Monitored data-processing workflows to ensure files were successfully processed and converted into customized survey outputs.
- Investigated data discrepancies and validated system-generated results before production release.
- Worked directly with clients to troubleshoot system and data-file issues and develop ad hoc reports.
- Administered the Pervasive ETL platform, modifying workflow processes and data mappings.
- Created customized Excel UserForms using ADO connections to SQL Server 2010 for data access and process support.
- Developed Windows batch scripts to automate recurring operational processes.
SENIOR APPLICATIONS SYSTEM ANALYST - REED ELSEVIER (MEDAI)
(2010-04 - 2012-02)
- Analyzed and resolved data issues involving flat files and HL7 medical data through application and program modifications.
- Validated data integrity and communicated production results, issues, and escalations to management.
- Updated applications, processes, and technical documentation based on client requirements.
- Supported software implementation, testing, quality assurance, and production activities.
- Automated daily operational processes using Windows batch scripting.
- Trained and provided technical guidance to junior analysts while leading implementation projects.
- Designed and administered the department's SharePoint environment.
- Worked with DME Express, Data Junction, PuTTY, SQL*Plus, SharePoint, Salesforce, Cloverleaf, SSRS, SSIS, and proprietary reporting tools.
SENIOR DATA PRODUCTION ANALYST - LEXISNEXIS - Boca Raton, FL
(2005-06 - 2010-04)
- Performed ETL processes for enterprise datasets using automated and manual production workflows.
- Monitored daily production jobs and ETL processes to ensure successful completion and timely delivery.
- Reviewed transformation statistics, processing logs, and load results to identify data-processing issues.
- Performed detailed data-quality analysis on existing and newly developed processes.
- Identified source-data layout changes and communicated requirements to the ETL development team.
- Performed quality-control activities and maintained established data quality and production metrics.
- Participated in issue analysis and provided recommendations to improve data quality and process reliability.
- Worked extensively with Informatica, SyncSort, Data Junction, TOAD, PuTTY, Oracle 10g, Linux, and Unix environments.
SUPPLY & ADMINISTRATION NCO - UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Okinawa, Japan
(1997-01 - 2001-08)
- Supervised and managed a team of 20+ Marines, coordinating personnel, logistics, and daily operational activities.
- Managed supply ordering, inventory, and shipment coordination.
- Coordinated supply shipments supporting operations across the West Region, serving approximately 50,000 Marines.
- Developed leadership, personnel management, logistics, and operational planning skills in a high-accountability environment.
Education
Master of Information Systems Management - Information Systems Management - DeVry University

