John Ruff

Bonney Lake, WA / john@yojohn.com
  • Education

    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, November 2023
      AWS Training & Certification
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, July 2023
      AWS Training & Certification
    • M.S. Information Technology, August 2016
      Arkansas Tech University
    • B.S. Information Technology, May 2014
      Arkansas Tech University
  • Work Experience

    • Systems Engineer
    • Adtalem Global EducationNovember 2024 - Present
    • Work with cross-functional teams like database administrators, software developers, and business analysts to resolve complex issues
    • Provide technical support to users and stakeholders regarding system issues or process questions
    • Troubleshoot Banner batch processing failures
    • Troubleshoot connectivity issues, API failures, or data discrepancies between Banner and third-party systems
    • Manage scripts, reports, and workflows for Banner processes
    • Test and validate updates and fixes for Banner processes
    • Support Degree Works

    • Ellucian Banner Developer
    • Adtalem Global EducationApril 2024 - October 2024
    • Design, develop, test, and maintain Banner software applications to meet business needs
    • Troubleshoot Banner batch processing failures
    • Translate business needs into technical specifications
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to make systems and analytics adaptable for decision making
    • Support compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
    • Develop and document User Acceptance Testing processes
    • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues

    • Database Administrator
    • Arkansas Tech UniversityMarch 2018 - June 2023
    • Maintain Development and Production Oracle databases for the Ellucian Banner ERP
    • Install, configure, and update licensed third-party applications & Ellucian Banner products
    • Monitor and adjust scheduled processes as needed
    • Deploy, configure, & maintain Tomcat applications
    • Review log files to troubleshoot & resolve issues with applications and processes
    • Migrated an on-premises Ellucian Banner ERP environment to a cloud-hosted environment

    • Programmer Analyst
    • Arkansas Tech UniversityMarch 2016 - March 2018
    • Design & develop Oracle databases
    • Develop in-house information systems and web applications to meet end-user needs
    • Perform custom modifications of Ellucian Banner products to meet end-user needs
    • Write SQL reports and create user dashboards with Evisions Argos
    • Configure integrations with third-party products & services
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