Dennis Jones
About Dennis Jones
Dennis Jones is a Principal EDW Cloud Database Administrator at Overstock, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in database administration, having held various roles at Overstock and other companies over nearly three decades.
Current Role as Principal EDW Cloud Database Administrator
Dennis Jones currently serves as the Principal EDW Cloud Database Administrator at Overstock, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing cloud-based enterprise data warehouse solutions. His expertise in database administration contributes to the efficiency and reliability of data systems within the organization. He is based in Midvale, Utah.
Career at Overstock
Dennis Jones has an extensive career at Overstock, spanning nearly a decade. He began as an Associate Teradata DBA in 2013 and progressed to Senior Teradata DBA from 2016 to 2020. He then took on the role of Principal Teradata DBA until 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on database management and optimization, contributing to various projects that enhance data processing capabilities.
Previous Experience in Database Development
Before his time at Overstock, Dennis Jones worked at Service Repair Solutions as a Database Developer for eight months in 2012. His experience also includes a significant role at Thindata 1:1, where he served as a Database Administrator, Production Team Lead, and Data Analyst from 2003 to 2012. This background provided him with a solid foundation in database management and analytics.
Early Career at Discover Financial Services
Dennis Jones began his career at Discover Financial Services, where he worked as a Field Programmer from 1994 to 2002. Over the course of eight years, he developed skills in programming and database management that would later inform his roles in database administration.
Educational Background at Brigham Young University
Dennis Jones studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. His studies spanned from 1986 to 1994, providing him with a diverse educational background that complements his technical expertise in database management.