Gary Hamm
About Gary Hamm
Gary Hamm is a Supervisor of Database Operations at Epiq, where he leads a team managing over 600 SQL Server instances. With extensive experience in database administration, he has worked in various roles since 2006 and has a background in Computer Science.
Work at Epiq
Gary Hamm has been with Epiq since 2015, initially serving as a Database Administrator Team Lead. In this role, he leads a team that processes between 800 to 1000 service ticket requests each month. In 2019, he transitioned to the position of Supervisor - Database Operations, where he continues to oversee database operations remotely from Wichita, Kansas. His responsibilities include managing a team that handles over 600 SQL Server instances, which collectively contain more than 82,000 databases.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his tenure at Epiq, Gary Hamm worked at several organizations in database administration roles. He served as a Database Administrator at CSC from 2006 to 2012, focusing on Hawker-Beechcraft in Wichita, Kansas. He also held a position at TEKsystems for three months in 2013 and worked at Koch Business Solutions (KBS) from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experience across these roles has contributed to his expertise in managing complex database environments.
Education and Expertise
Gary Hamm studied Computer Science at Butler County Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree. He also attended Wichita Vocation Technical Center. His educational background supports his extensive experience in database management, particularly with SQL Server versions ranging from 6.5 to 2017. He is proficient in various database management tools, including Microsoft Visual Studio, GIT, Team Foundation Server, DACPACs, Octopus, and PowerShell.
Database Operations Management
In his current role, Gary Hamm provides support for multi-terabyte databases with high transaction counts and high-availability clustered servers. He oversees the operations of SQL Database activities for Level 1 Database Administrators globally, including regions such as the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, and Australia. His management approach includes maintaining environments under formal change control systems and adhering to HIPAA, PIP, and security restrictions.