Michael Chen
About Michael Chen
Michael Chen is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in database management and analysis. He has worked for various organizations, including Trisept Solutions and Wps Health Solutions, and has implemented significant improvements in data warehousing and database efficiency.
Work at WPS Health Solutions
Michael Chen has been employed at WPS Health Solutions as a Senior Database Administrator since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing database systems to support the organization's operations. His expertise in database administration contributes to the efficiency and reliability of data management processes within the company.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current position, Michael Chen worked at several organizations in various roles related to database administration. He served as a Senior Database Administrator at Ascension Information Services from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he was a Senior Database Administrator at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for one year in 2015-2016. His earlier experience includes a four-year tenure as a Production DBA and Database Analyst at Trisept Solutions from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Michael Chen holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Southeastern University, which he completed in 2000. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Biology and Physiology from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in database management and analysis.
Technical Contributions and Implementations
Throughout his career, Michael Chen has made significant technical contributions. He implemented temporal tables in SQL Server 2016 and 2017 to enhance data warehousing capabilities. Additionally, he automated the process of table conversions and table/index partitions, improving database efficiency. His work also includes developing maintenance routines for dynamically rebuilding columnstore indexes to support business intelligence teams.
Career Progression and Roles
Michael Chen's career spans over two decades, during which he has held various positions in database administration and analysis. He began his career as a System Engineer at Jl Systems Inc from 1999 to 2002. He then worked as a Database Analyst and Project Programmer III at the Medical College of Wisconsin for nine years, from 2002 to 2011. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in database management.