Alun Williams
About Alun Williams
Alun Williams is a Principal Database Administrator with extensive experience in system design and maintenance, particularly for the Synapse RTSM System. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including a long tenure at Parexel and currently at CALYX, where he focuses on ensuring the performance and availability of the IVRS system platform.
Work at CALYX
Alun Williams has been serving as the Principal Database Administrator at CALYX since 2004. In this role, he contributes to the design and maintenance of infrastructure and systems, particularly for the Synapse RTSM System. His responsibilities include ensuring high availability and performance of the IVRS system platform. He also develops and implements backup and recovery strategies for the IVRS system, demonstrating his expertise in database management and system reliability.
Previous Experience at Parexel
Prior to his current position, Alun Williams worked at Parexel as a Principal Systems Engineer from 2004 to 2021. During his 17 years at Parexel, he gained extensive experience in systems engineering, which laid the foundation for his current role. His work involved supporting various operating systems and contributing to system performance and reliability.
Technical Background at Ramesys
Before joining Parexel, Alun Williams was employed at Ramesys as a Technical Consultant from 1999 to 2004. His five years in this position allowed him to develop a strong technical foundation and gain experience in consulting, which is essential for his later roles in database administration and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Alun Williams studied at the University of Leicester, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from 1990 to 1993. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his technical roles in database administration and systems management. His expertise spans multiple operating systems, including AIX, Linux, and Windows.
Operational Responsibilities
In his current role, Alun Williams participates in an on-call rotation to address and resolve operational issues. This responsibility highlights his commitment to maintaining system performance and reliability. He plays a key role in ensuring that the IVRS system platform operates efficiently, which is critical for the organization.