William Barnes
About William Barnes
William Barnes is a Data Engineer with extensive experience in database management and security, currently working at InterWorks, Inc. in Melbourne, Australia. He has contributed to the SQL Server community through speaking engagements and active involvement in user groups.
Work at InterWorks
William Barnes has been employed at InterWorks, Inc. as a Data Engineer since 2016. He has worked in this role for eight years, contributing to various data engineering projects. His responsibilities include maintaining databases and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His position is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining InterWorks, William Barnes held several positions in database administration and system administration. He worked at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as a Database Administrator from 2012 to 2013. He then served as a Database Administrator at PPOk from 2013 to 2016. Prior to these roles, he worked as a System Administrator at TechGuard Security with DISA from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
William Barnes has pursued education in computer networking and information systems security. He studied at Rose State College from 2010 to 2013, working towards a Bachelor's Degree. He also attended Western Governors University from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. His educational background supports his expertise in database management and security compliance.
Community Involvement and Speaking Engagements
William Barnes is actively involved in the SQL Server community. He has spoken at various user groups and SQL Saturdays across the nation, sharing knowledge on SQL Server-related topics. He has been a member of the OKCSQL user group since 2010 and has played a significant role in organizing the OKC SQL Saturday events. He also regularly blogs and presents insights to further support the community.
Security and Compliance Experience
William Barnes has extensive experience working with classified and electronic protected health information (ePHI) materials. He ensures compliance with HIPAA and HI-TECH regulations in his database operations. He has maintained databases in a Department of Defense (DoD) secure environment and has experience securing databases within DoD STIG compliance. He has also held a Top Secret clearance in the past.