Michael Winkler
About Michael Winkler
Michael Winkler is a Developer IV at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in computer science and extensive experience in database development and business intelligence.
Work at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Michael Winkler has been employed as a Developer IV at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies since 2015. He has accumulated nine years of experience in this role, working from the company's location in Fairfield, Ohio. His responsibilities include developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the organization.
Previous Employment History
Before joining The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Michael Winkler held several positions in the IT field. He worked at IBM as a Senior IT Specialist from 2005 to 2009. He then served as a Senior Database Developer at Princeton Information for nine months in 2010 to 2011. Following that, he was a Senior Applications Developer Programmer Analyst at Citi for four months in 2011, and later worked as a Senior Consultant SQL/BI at KiZAN Technologies from 2011 to 2012. His experience also includes three years as a Database Developer/ETL Developer III at OneCommand from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Michael Winkler studied Computer Science at Ohio University for one year from 1975 to 1976. He continued his education at Miami University, where he studied Computer Science for five years from 1976 to 1981. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and database management.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Michael possesses extensive knowledge in deployment strategies for both development and production environments. He is familiar with Business Intelligence methodologies, including Kimball/Star Schema, dimensional modeling, and OLAP. His technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Business Intelligence tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS). He also utilizes RedGate SQL Monitor for database performance monitoring and optimization.
Professional Development and Certifications
Michael Winkler is actively working towards obtaining a Microsoft Business Intelligence Certification. This pursuit reflects his commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry standards and practices.