Mishelle E.

Experience

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  Database Specialist

  Jun 1996 - Jun 1997

  Database Specialist

  • Designs database systems and management tools. Converted the large legacy database system to SQL and using Microsoft Access as user-friendly front ends.• Installations, updates, and maintains computer databases. • Assessed database by monitoring, evaluating and resolving problems. • Secures database by controlling user access, documented policies and procedures, and implementing disaster recovery procedures. Coordinated with clients for ad-hoc reports, triggers, procedures. Trained end users in forms, queries and reports. Provides technical support to employees. • Resulted in 50k saving in database conversion. Show less

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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  Jul 1997 - Jun 1998

  Information Security Officer, University of Texas, El Paso, TX

  • Developed and revised computer security policies for the university. • Conducted security testing and ensured the staff and administrators complied with the security guidelines. • Assisted in system auditing for risk and vulnerability analysis. • Investigated in security policy violation breaches. Conducted security awareness training. • Saved university from security breaches.

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  Pinkerton Consultant

  Jul 1998 - Jul 1999

  IT Consultant

  • Created, maintained updated applications in existing database programs.• Developed queries and reports in Microsoft Access and generated reports and documentation. • Implemented existing software applications using Visual Basic, Microsoft Access, and MySQL.

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  ITT Defense Federal Services

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2003

  Information System Administrator Manager

  • Managed IT staff and IT infrastructure and services.• Assisted clients with IT requests and requirement and monitored performance. • Oversaw the IT budget and ensured cost-effectiveness. Researched and procured hardware and software, when necessary.• Monitored, provided daily troubleshooting on hardware, software, and server operations and coordinated technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance. • Performed testing, troubleshooting, report analysis, and modifying information systems for operation efficiency. • Evaluated risk analysis to develop a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures. • Created, maintained and generated SQL, Oracle, MS Access databases, queries and reports. • Secured database by preparing access and control policies and procedures and implementing disaster recovery procedures. • Designed and maintained company website for customer call center. • Researched, composed and provided the re-compete contract proposal. Obtained ISO Certification• Supported the re-compete process in IT proposal and won the continual contract. Show less

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  Per Scholas

  Oct 2023 - now

  Immersive Fellow

  • Completed a comprehensive software engineering program, specializing in full-stack development focused on dynamic web applications. Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL to build scalable applications.• Strong understanding of data structures and version control, enhancing software quality and maintainability, learned fundamental understanding of artificial intelligence to enhance interaction.• Executed thorough software testing and debugging procedures to ensure reliability and functionality of developed applications, seamlessly integrating from front-end to back-end. Show less