Roman Dimenko
About Roman Dimenko
Roman Dimenko is the Founder and Chief DBA Consultant at Forrards Group, with over 13 years of experience as a Principal SQL Server DBA Consultant and Project Manager. He has a strong background in database administration and business intelligence solutions, having worked with major companies like Microsoft, Dell EMC, and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Work at Forrards Group
Roman Dimenko serves as the Founder and Chief DBA Consultant at Forrards Group, a Microsoft Gold Partner professional services company established in 2014. The company specializes in SQL Server DBA, Data Engineering, .NET application development, Azure Cloud, and DevOps services. In his role, he provides strategic guidance and leadership, acting as a chief consultant and virtual CTO/CDO. Under his leadership, Forrards Group has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality database administration and business intelligence solutions.
Education and Expertise
Roman Dimenko holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from ITMO University. His expertise encompasses a wide range of skills, including BI architecture and implementation, data warehousing, OLAP, ETL, reporting, and analysis. He is proficient in various tools such as SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, PowerBI, Tableau, and Alteryx. His specialized knowledge in mission-critical data systems and business intelligence solutions using Microsoft SQL Server enhances his capabilities in the field.
Background
Roman Dimenko has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in database administration. He has worked for several notable companies, including Microsoft, Dell EMC, and S&P Global Market Intelligence. His career spans various roles, including Principal DBA, SQL Server DBA, and Data Team Lead. He has been involved in managing distributed teams and has utilized SCRUM methodology in his project management practices.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Roman Dimenko has contributed to numerous projects and initiatives focused on high availability solutions, disaster recovery, and managing very large databases (VLDB). His expertise in performance tuning and indexing has been instrumental in ensuring optimal database performance. He has also gained experience in utilizing Azure Data Platform technologies, which include SQL Azure, SQL Server Virtual Machines, and Data Warehouse solutions.
Professional Experience
Roman Dimenko has held various positions that have shaped his career in database consulting and management. He worked as a Database Consultant at Microsoft for six months in 2017 and as a Principal DBA at Dell EMC from 2016 to 2017. His previous roles include SQL Server DBA and Developer at Artec BPO, and Data Team Lead at Mobile Systems International. His extensive experience spans over 18 years, focusing on database administration, project management, and business intelligence.