Paul Challis
About Paul Challis
Paul Challis is an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with a career spanning over two decades in various roles, including positions at Capita Mortgage Services, Balfour Beatty plc, and Nationwide Building Society. He has a strong background in business analysis, change management, and IBM iSeries technologies.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Currently, Paul Challis serves as a SQL Server Database Administrator at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to database management and optimization efforts in Swindon, United Kingdom. His role involves overseeing SQL Server databases and ensuring their efficient operation within the organization.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Paul Challis has a solid background in database administration, having worked at Capita Mortgage Services as a Senior SQL DBA from 2015 to 2016 in Cheltenham. He further developed his skills at Balfour Beatty plc as a Microsoft SQL DBA from 2016 to 2018 in Solihull. His experience in these roles has equipped him with extensive knowledge of SQL Server technologies.
Education and Expertise
Paul Challis studied at Sir William Romneys School in Tetbury from 1977 to 1984. He possesses over a decade of experience in business analysis and change management, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects and drive organizational improvements. His expertise extends to SQL Server technologies and IBM iSeries systems.
Achievements in Software Development
During his career, Paul Challis has led significant projects, including the conversion of the Vision Solutions product suite to Japanese. He has created internal user guides and templates for SSIS and SSRS, which standardized processes and facilitated cross-training for AS400 developers. His efforts in streamlining internal procedures have positively impacted testing processes and issue resolution.
Technical Skills and Experience
Paul Challis has 18 years of experience with RPG400, CL, and Query, highlighting his strong background in IBM iSeries technologies. He has interfaced SQL Server databases with IBM iSeries to align data and enable updates to master databases. His implementation of changes to Change Management systems has resulted in improved turnaround times for product releases.