• Over the years since 2010 I have developed and maintained a passion for SQL Server databases, such that I am consistently and constantly learning new programming techniques to add to my skill set. This includes writing T-SQL scripts, learning how to optimize them and setting up database backup/recovery procedures and maintenance plans. • Whenever I see a useful article about SQL Server on the internet I take the trouble to download it and store it on my PC for future reference. • In my most recent position at TNT I succeeded in raising the level of understanding of T-SQL of my colleagues • I am a subscriber to SQL Server http://www.******.***, http://www.******.*** and Experts Exchange. • I pay a lot of attention to detail and takes particular pride in the quality of the finished product. • In my most recent role at TNT I had to interface and interact with 50 TVET colleges throughout South Africa, to ensure that they were uploading financial data timeously to DHET, so I have developed good client-facing and troubleshooting skills. • I have some experience with ETL at the Department of Health where I used SSIS to develop a procedure to import debtor’s data into a SQL Server database. • In 2000 I completed tertiary studies by correspondence for the National Diploma in Information Technology through the Technikon SA, obtaining 5 distinctions out of 12 subjects. • My only regret is that I have not yet had the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge that I gained in acquiring the Diploma, so I shall be grateful to be able to do that at your company/institution. Yours sincerely, Philip van Gass +(***)-***-**** ****@*****.*** http://www.******.***