Lori Justsen
About Lori Justsen
Lori Justsen is an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator who specializes in process improvement and automation in database tasks. She has a strong background in training developers and has worked for notable companies including Mutual of Omaha and ConAgra Foods.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Lori Justsen has been serving as a SQL Server Database Administrator at Mutual of Omaha since 2016. In this role, she focuses on process improvement through automation in database administration tasks. She is responsible for conducting technical analysis to identify version compatibility issues in databases. Additionally, she documents and trains peers on repeatable processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in database operations.
Previous Experience at ConAgra Foods
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Lori Justsen worked at ConAgra Foods as a SQL Server Database Administrator from 2014 to 2016. Her role involved managing SQL Server databases and implementing process improvements. Prior to this position, she served as a Senior System Analyst at the same company from 2001 to 2014, where she contributed to various database management initiatives for a total of 13 years.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Lori Justsen specializes in SQL Server versions ranging from 2005 to 2016, with a particular expertise in Availability Groups. She has experience with SQL Azure, including on-premises migration, database creation, and restoration. Her technical skills enable her to provide training to developers on efficient query design and connecting to SQL Server.
Education and Academic Background
Lori Justsen studied at Iowa Western Community College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Management/Accounting from 1988 to 1990. She furthered her education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Management Information Systems from 1991 to 1997.
Early Career at First National Bank of Omaha
Lori Justsen began her career as a Technical Support Specialist at First National Bank of Omaha, where she worked from 1995 to 2001 for six years. This role provided her with foundational experience in technical support and database management, contributing to her later career in SQL Server database administration.