Elton Waterson

Elton Waterson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Solutions Architect at Hollard International

  • Education

    • Mondeor High School

      1997 - 2001
    • University of Johannesburg

      2002 - 2004
      National Diploma Information Technology

      My National Diploma was focused on software development. Furher below are the subjects I completed:* Accounting Skills 1* Information Systems 1 – Distinction* Development Software 1 (Module A – Visual Basic 6.0) – Distinction* System Software 1 – Distinction* Information Technology Skills 1* Technical Programming 1* Development Software 2 (Mother – Visual Basic 6.0)* Information Systems 2 (Database, SQL, Database Models) – Distinction* Web Management… Show more My National Diploma was focused on software development. Furher below are the subjects I completed:* Accounting Skills 1* Information Systems 1 – Distinction* Development Software 1 (Module A – Visual Basic 6.0) – Distinction* System Software 1 – Distinction* Information Technology Skills 1* Technical Programming 1* Development Software 2 (Mother – Visual Basic 6.0)* Information Systems 2 (Database, SQL, Database Models) – Distinction* Web Management 2* Technical Programming 2 (C++) – Distinction* Development Software 3 (VB 6.0, VB.NET, ASP.NET)* Information Systems 3 Show less

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      2013 - 2013
      Short Learning Programme, Fundamental Management Programme

      My Fundamental Managment Programme provided theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to handle fundamental management aspects and to be a team leader in rapidly changing organizations. Further below are the subjects I completed: Activity Planning & ControlIntroduction To Financial Management - DistinctionLabour and Employee RelationshipsLeadership and Interpersonal SkillsThe Management Process - DistinctionOccupational Health & Safety

    • University of Johannesburg

      2005 - 2006
      Bachelor's degree Information Technology

      My B-Tech degree was focused on software development. Further below are the subjects I completed:* Business Fundamentals 4* Development Software 4* Information and Technology Management 4* User Interfaces 4* Advanced Development Software 4 – Distinction* Artificial Intelligence 4* Software Engineering 4* Human Computer Interface Design 4* Strategic Information Systems 4* Research Methodology 4

    • University of Johannesburg

      2008 - 2011
      Master's degree Information Technology

      My research and dissertation was focused on Business Intelligence; the study was focused on creating a strategic framework for deploying successful BI systems in an organisation. My research obtained a final result of 70%

  • Experience

    • Telesure Group Services

      Jan 2006 - Mar 2007
      Junior Web Developer

      I previously worked for Telesure (IS Services) as a junior web developer. My role and responsibilities involved the following:* Maintain and support existing web sites (ASP.NET)* Develop and automate ETL processes (SQL 2000 DTS)* Develop and deploy reports (SQL 2000, Excel, SSRS 2000)* Maintain SMS processes (SQL 2000, SQL 2000 DTS)

    • 3fifteen

      Apr 2007 - Sept 2009
      BI Developer

      I previously worked for 3fifteen as a Business Intelligence developer. My role and responsibilities involved the following:* Creating functional and technical specification documentation* Worked primarily on MS BI platforms (SQL 2000/2005/2008)* Develop BI system while following the SDLC methodology* Develop and automate ETL processes (DTS, SSIS 2005/2008)* Develop, deploy and schedule static/cube based reports (Excel, SSRS 2005)* Develop and deploy cubes (SSAS 2005)* Maintain, support, performance tuning and enhance existing BI systems/ETL processes* Supporting team mates with the MS BI platform* Database administration (SQL 2005)* Database development (SQL 2005/2008) * Perform data analysis (SSAS, Excel, ProClarity)* Perform SQL scripting (T-SQL)* Perform MDX scripting* Perform a great deal of self-learning Show less

    • Nedbank

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2011
      SQL Developer

      I previously worked for Nedbank Personal Loans as a SQL / Business Intelligence developer. My role and responsibilities involved the following:* Creating functional and technical specification documentation* Work on various BI platforms (MS SQL Server 2005, Cognos 8)* Develop BI system while following the SDLC methodology* Develop and automate ETL processes (SSIS 2005)* Develop, deploy and schedule static/cube based reports (Excel, SSRS 2005, Cognos Report Studio and Event Studio, Cognos Go Office)* Develop and deploy cubes (SSAS 2005, Cognos Transformer)* Develop framework models (Cognos)* Maintain, support, performance tuning and enhance existing BI systems/ETL processes* Supporting team mates with the MS BI platform* Database administration (SQL 2005)* Database development (SQL 2005) * Perform data analysis (SSAS, Excel)* Perform SQL scripting (T-SQL)* Perform a great deal of self-learning* Working on standby on a daily basis Show less

    • Hollard Insurance

      Oct 2011 - Nov 2016
      BI Developer

      I previously worked for Hollard as an ETL / Business Intelligence developer. My role and responsibilities involved the following:* Developed, supported and maintained the Financial Data Store (FDS), the financial reporting solution for HBM* Data Warehousing (Also learning more on Master Data Management)* Worked on various BI platforms (MS SQL Server 2005/2008/R2/2012/2016, Cognos 7)* Developed BI system while following the SDLC methodology* Developed and automated ETL processes (SSIS 2008R2/2012, DataStage)* Developed, deployed and scheduled static/cube based reports (Excel, SSRS 2008/2012, Cognos Powerplay)* Developed and deployed OLAP cubes and Tabular models (SSAS 2005/2008/2012, Cognos Transformer)* Maintained, supported, did performance tuning and enhanced existing BI systems/ETL processes* Supported team mates with the MS and Cognos BI platforms* Database administration (SQL 2000/2005/2008/2008R2/2012)* Database development (SQL 2005/2008/2008R2/2012) * Performed data analysis (SSAS, Excel)* Performed SQL scripting (T-SQL)* Performed a great deal of self-learning Show less

    • Investec

      Dec 2016 - Feb 2022
      BI Developer

      I previously worked for Investec as a Business Intelligence developer. My role and responsibilities involved the following:* Developed, supported and maintained the Basel, IT3B and FATCA processes for Private Bank* Data Warehousing* Worked on various BI platforms (MS SQL Server 2012/2016)* Developed BI solutions while following the SDLC methodology* Developed and automated ETL processes (SSIS 2012/2016)* Developed, deployed and scheduled static/cube based reports (Excel, SSRS 2012/2016)* Developed and deployed OLAP cubes and Tabular models (SSAS 2012/2016)* Maintained, supported, did performance tuning and enhanced existing BI systems/ETL processes* Supported team mates with the MS BI platform* Database administration (SQL 2012/2016)* Database development (SQL 2012/2016) * Performed data analysis (SSAS, Excel)* Performed SQL scripting (T-SQL)* Performed a great deal of self-learning Show less

    • Hollard Insurance

      Mar 2022 - now
      Solutions Architect

      I currently work for Hollard International as a Solutions Architect.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Sept 2024
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    • COBIT® 2019 Foundation Certificate

      ISACA
      May 2024
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    • The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2

      The Open Group
      Aug 2023
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    • DP-201 Designing an Azure Data Solution

      Microsoft
      Feb 2021
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    • Exam 461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014

      Microsoft
      Oct 2014
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    • Exam 467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server

      Microsoft
      Apr 2015
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    • Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Business Intelligence Developer on SQL Server 2005

      Microsoft
      Feb 2008
    • The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Certified

      The Open Group
      Aug 2023
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    • DP-200 Implementing an Azure Data Solution

      Microsoft
      Mar 2021
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    • Exam 465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server

      Microsoft
      Feb 2015
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    • MCSE: Data Management and Analytics — Certified 2016

      Microsoft
      Sept 2016
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    • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, SQL Server 2005

      Microsoft
      Aug 2007
    • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, SQL Server 2005: Business Intelligence Application Development

      Microsoft
      Dec 2007
    • Exam 463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014

      Microsoft
      Dec 2014
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    • MCSE: Business Intelligence

      Microsoft
      Apr 2015
    • Exam 462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases

      Microsoft
      Nov 2014
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    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

      Microsoft
      Mar 2021
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    • Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Database Developer on SQL Server 2005

      Microsoft
      Jun 2008
    • MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 - Certified 2016

      Microsoft
      Dec 2014
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    • Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005

      Microsoft
      Nov 2008
    • MCSE: Data Platform

      Microsoft
      Feb 2015
    • Exam 466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server

      Microsoft
      Mar 2015
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    • Exam 464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases

      Microsoft
      Jan 2015
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