am taking a database fundamentals class about how to utilize database
technologies to optimize success in business environments. My homework this
w
end is to interview a database administrator/programmer and learn alittle about what they do on a daily basis. If anyone would please fill out
this short form I would greatly appreciate it.
Matt Anderson
Baker College Student in class BUS 562
Which type of projects are you currently working on?
What preparation did you have for this work?
Which parts do you enjoy/not enjoy?
How closely do you work with the end users?
What software programs are in use?
What issues (ie security) do you deal with?
What do you see in the future on this area?Hi Matt,
I'm currently getting my MBA at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon so
I feel your pain....:-)
Answers Below:
> Which type of projects are you currently working on?
I Currently work on large eFinance client software implementations. Banking
customers purchase our software, I"m an engineer\DBA that helps implement
and customize per client.
> What preparation did you have for this work?
Requires excellent .NET skills and Database Admin and Architecture skills
> Which parts do you enjoy/not enjoy?
I enjoy the custom implementations. Dont enjoy cutover events where we are
usually up and working on rolling new system into production from a friday
night to a saturday mid day (all nighters)...
> How closely do you work with the end users?
I dont typcially work with end users who are the Banks On-Line Banking
customers.
> What software programs are in use?
Microsoft .NET and SQL Server 2000
> What issues (ie security) do you deal with?
Security is a huge issue in online banking and efinance. Loss of data,
fraudulant activity, Phishing, etc are all very significant threats.
> What do you see in the future on this area?
This industry is growing and security will be a primary area of growth.
hope this helps,
Cheers,
Greg Jackson
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> Hi Matt,
>
> hope this helps,
> Cheers,
> Greg Jackson
> PDX, Oregon
>
It does! Thanks!
Matt
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