Steven Tidwell
About Steven Tidwell
Steven Tidwell is the Sr. Manager of Data Management at Restaurant365, with extensive experience in database development and management.
Current Role at Restaurant365
Steven Tidwell currently holds the position of Sr. Manager, Data Management at Restaurant365. His role involves overseeing data management operations, ensuring efficient database systems, and contributing to the strategic direction of data practices within the company. His extensive background in SQL Server and database management provides a strong foundation for his responsibilities in this role.
Previous Roles at Compeat Restaurant Management Software
Steven Tidwell worked at Compeat Restaurant Management Software from 2013 to 2022 in multiple roles, including Sr. Manager, Database Development, Technical Lead, Custom, Sr. Database Developer, and Software Engineer. His tenure at Compeat showcased his versatility and expertise across various facets of database and software development. Notably, he managed the transition and integration of SQL Server environments and developed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for SQL Server databases.
Education and Academic Background
Steven Tidwell pursued higher education at several institutions. He attended Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he studied General Studies and achieved a 4.0 GPA from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he studied English Language and Literature, General at Lone Star College, earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he spent a year at Lamar University from 1987 to 1988.
Technical Skills and Projects
Steven Tidwell has a robust technical background, particularly in SQL Server management, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and Windows Forms development. He has managed complete DBA activities, including backups, restores, and disaster recovery, and has extensive experience in writing VBA Excel Macros for automation. Key projects include designing and implementing a custom POS Cash system for school lunch services and creating a payroll invoicing program from scratch.
Early Career and Other Roles
In his early career, Steven Tidwell held various technical roles at multiple organizations. From 1990 to 2000, he was Manager of Business Technology at BT Office Products in Houston. He then worked at Speedmark Information Systems as Sr. Network Administrator / Systems Programmer from 2000 to 2005, and at The John Cooper School as Sr. Network Administrator / MS SQL DBA from 2005 to 2010. This was followed by a role at Robert Half Technology as Consultant Programmer / DBA in 2010, and PM Realty Group as MS SQL DBA / Application Programmer from 2011 to 2013. He also volunteered for public speaking events in 2017 and 2018 across the United States and Canada.