Stephen Parsons
About Stephen Parsons
Stephen Parsons is an IT Application Support Technician at SSI SCHÄFER, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in database administration and data migration, having previously held positions at Citi, Experian, and E.ON UK.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Stephen Parsons has been employed at SSI SCHÄFER as an IT Application Support Technician since 2019. His role involves providing technical support for applications used within the organization. He operates from the Castle Donington location, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure and application performance.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Stephen Parsons worked at several notable companies. He served as an Oracle Application Support DBA at Citi from 2008 to 2013. Before that, he was a Senior Analyst/Programmer at Experian from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he held the position of Technical Analyst at E.ON UK from 2013 to 2019, and he worked as an Oracle DBA at Xynomix for 11 months in 2007.
Data Migration Projects
Stephen Parsons has played a significant role in various data migration projects throughout his career. He contributed to the migration of over 100,000 Egg Loan accounts to Paragon/Arrow, managing assets valued at £650 million. He also managed the migration of over 1.3 million Egg Card accounts to Barclays, handling approximately £2.3 billion in gross receivables. Furthermore, he was involved in migrating 20,000 Egg Mortgage accounts worth £430 million and 500,000 Egg Savings accounts valued at £2.5 billion to Yorkshire Building Society.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Parsons holds the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) qualification in database administration, which signifies his advanced expertise in Oracle databases. He possesses extensive experience in the full software lifecycle, including design, coding, and testing, particularly in migrating data management systems from mainframe platforms to Oracle servers.
Technical Skills and Platforms
Stephen Parsons has extensive platform experience across various operating systems, including Unix/Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Windows, and MVS/Mainframe environments. His technical skills have been applied in major companies such as Experian, Citibank, and E.ON UK, showcasing his versatility in different IT environments.