Gregory Scott
About Gregory Scott
Gregory Scott is the Manager of Enterprise Databases and Scheduled Operations at Spire, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Management and Information Systems from Southern Illinois University and has extensive experience in IT operations and database management.
Current Role at Spire
Gregory Scott serves as the Manager of Enterprise Databases & Scheduled Operations at Spire, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads the administration of Oracle and MS SQL databases, as well as Oracle Applications and Middleware. He manages a team that provides tier 1, 2, and 3 support for corporate databases and applications, ensuring that service level agreements are consistently met or exceeded. Additionally, he develops and implements disaster recovery solutions to maintain business continuity.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Scott has a strong educational background in technology and management. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Management and Information Systems from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. He also studied Computer Engineering at Iowa State University and obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Computer Science from Lewis and Clark Community College. His expertise encompasses IT operations, database management, and technology infrastructure support.
Professional Background
Gregory Scott has extensive experience in the IT sector, having worked in various roles since the late 1990s. He began his career as a System Support Technician at O-I, where he worked from 1997 to 2000. He continued at O-I as a System Support Coordinator from 2000 to 2007. He then served as a Unix System Administrator at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Following that, he worked at Laclede Gas Company as a System Administrator from 2009 to 2012 before joining Spire as a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer for a brief period in 2012.
Contributions at Spire
During his tenure at Spire, Gregory Scott has led the implementation of solutions to support business needs and developed standards for IT operations, policies, and procedures. He has managed vendor relationships and IT audit activities to mitigate risks and ensure that service levels align with Spire's requirements. His contributions also include providing hands-on training and support for technology infrastructure and business applications.