Faried Lagardien
About Faried Lagardien
Faried Lagardien is a Data Services Manager at Investec, overseeing a team that manages various database technologies and middleware applications. He has extensive experience in database administration and IT support, having held positions at multiple organizations including Investec, Microsoft, and Standard Bank Group.
Current Role as Data Services Manager
Currently, Faried Lagardien serves as the Data Services Manager at Investec, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees a team responsible for managing a variety of database technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase. He also coordinates middleware applications such as Control-M and IBM MQ. His responsibilities include yearly forecasting and budgeting to align with business requirements and manage chargebacks to system consumers. He emphasizes continuous review of access and security methodologies to ensure data integrity and compliance with legal and company regulations.
Previous Experience at Investec
Faried Lagardien has held multiple positions at Investec, contributing to his extensive experience in database management. He worked as a Senior SQL Server DBA for nine months in 2015, followed by a role as IT Application Support and DBA Lead from 2016 to 2019. He then served as the Lead Database Administrator from 2019 to 2022. His time at Investec has been marked by a focus on database administration and support, enhancing the organization's data management capabilities.
Career Background in Database Administration
Faried Lagardien's career in database administration spans several organizations and roles. He began as a Technical Helpdesk Lead at UCS Solutions from 2000 to 2002, then transitioned to a Microsoft Systems Engineer role at the same company from 2002 to 2006. He further developed his expertise as a Senior SQL Server DBA at Standard Bank Group from 2007 to 2011 and at UTi Worldwide (DSV A/S) from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft from 2011 to 2015, where he honed his skills in database technologies.
Team Leadership and Development
In his current role, Faried Lagardien focuses on developing and mentoring team members based on their individual skill sets and strengths. He is responsible for implementing procedures for effective data management and regularly monitors and evaluates information and data systems to mitigate risks and assess system performance. His leadership approach emphasizes continuous improvement and skill development within his team.