Certification
Operational Database Administration
OSF HealthCare / Epic · 2026 — 2026
Professional
Database Administration · Systems Administration · Software Development
Operational Database Administrator at OSF HealthCare
B.S. Computer Systems Technology · Illinois State University · 2025
21 experiences match your search.
20263 items
Project
alexclark.me
alexclark.me
- Built using modern JavaScript and web technologies
- GitHub-based version control
- Automated deployment through Vercel
- Responsive design
- Custom contact functionality
- Central portfolio for development, professional, and music work
- Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git, GitHub, Vercel
Project
Band Management Platform
Band Management Platform
- Show and event management
- Member and personnel management
- Setlist organization
- Song library
- Availability tracking
- Performance details
- Centralized band information
- Administrative tools for working musicians
- Technologies: TBD
20256 items
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Technology
Illinois State University · 2025 — 2025
Project
Good N' Rowdy Band
Good N' Rowdy Band
- Public show and event information
- Band biographies and media
- Booking and contact information
- Mobile-friendly presentation
- Integration with the band's broader online presence
- Technologies: Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS 4, SoundCheck API, Namecheap cPanel
Research
Digital Logic VR Development
Illinois State University
- Developed an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience using the Unity game engine to enhance student learning outcomes in Illinois State University's Department of Technology.
- Created interactive modules focused on digital logic circuitry, allowing users to engage with integrated circuits, logic gates, cables, and truth tables in a hands-on environment.
- Gained advanced expertise in Unity VR game development through successful completion of this project.
- Laid the groundwork for a second interdisciplinary VR project exploring Aging-In-Place (AIP) technologies.
- Collaborated with professionals in speech-language pathology, interior design, and VR development to design innovative VR solutions supporting independent living for older adults.
Work
Operational Database Administrator
OSF HealthCare · Peoria, Illinois · July 2025 — Present
- Execute technical workflows within the operational database across Ubuntu/AIX OS CLI, InterSystems IRIS DBMS, and the Epic command-line layers.
- Perform log analysis, IRIS process control, environment management, file-system validations, security, backups, failover checks, and other Epic-required operational tasks.
- Support maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Production, Non-Production, and Training environments alongside internal teams and external Epic Technical Support.
- Correspond between project managers and relevant teams for project work impacting the operational database.
- Contribute to patient-care continuity by supporting upgrade cycles and server buildouts; completed Epic ODBA certification in January 2026.
Work
Corporate IT Support Analyst
CIT Trucks · Normal, Illinois · April 2025 — July 2025
- Provided multi-tier remote IT support for 15 branch locations, resolving issues across systems, hardware, and user AD and external OEM accounts.
- Developed and revitalized internal IT documentation, establishing clear, version-controlled standards that streamlined knowledge transfer and reduced ticket resolution times.
- Automated company-wide software updates using PowerShell and LANsweeper, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing compliance and efficiency.
- Monitored and responded to cybersecurity incidents using CrowdStrike, supporting endpoint protection and threat remediation efforts.
- Designed and documented an in-progress new-hire automation solution to standardize and simplify user account provisioning, improving consistency and reducing onboarding time.
Work
Cyber Systems Operations Specialist
Air National Guard · Peoria, Illinois · November 2025 — May 2026
- Served in an Air National Guard cyber operations role supporting mission-critical systems and network operations.
20247 items
Certification
Web Front End 2
IT Workforce Accelerator · 2024 — 2024
Certification
Web Front End 1
IT Workforce Accelerator · 2024 — 2024
Certification
Java 2
IT Workforce Accelerator · 2024 — 2024
Certification
Java 1
IT Workforce Accelerator · 2024 — 2024
Education
Certificate of Completion, Information Technology
IT Workforce Accelerator · 2024 — 2024
Research
SME Cybersecurity Detection Practices
Illinois State University
- Conducted a research project evaluating cybersecurity posture and threat detection practices among 33 small businesses in Central Illinois through an extensive literature review.
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed article detailing the study's findings, published in a professional software development journal.
- Presented research findings at the ICSIM international conference in Singapore (January 2025) and the Illinois State University Student Research Symposium (April 2025).
- Obtained human subjects research certification and designed a custom survey, contacting over 100 businesses to collect detailed cybersecurity insights.
- Publication: A Critical Analysis of SME Cybersecurity Policies and Practices.
Work
IT Operations Assistant
Illinois State University · Normal, Illinois · January 2024 — April 2025
- Provided comprehensive IT support to approximately 1,700 clients, including faculty, staff, and students.
- Managed service requests and configurations through Cherwell Service Management, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
- Developed a custom WordPress template to enhance the University High School website, improving user experience and functionality.
- Gained hands-on experience in web server administration and front-end development, strengthening my technical skill set.
20233 items
Award
Military Leadership Recognition
United States Air Force / Illinois Air National Guard · 2023 — 2023
- Recognized by senior Air Force leadership following coordination and leadership of a joint-service field exercise involving more than 75 personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology
Illinois Central College · 2023 — 2023
Education
Certificate of Completion, Airman Leadership School
Community College of the Air Force · 2023 — 2023
20211 item
Education
Certificate of Completion, Air Operations
Community College of the Air Force · 2021 — 2021
20191 item
Military
C-130H Loadmaster
United States Air Force / Illinois Air National Guard · Peoria, Illinois · May 2019 — November 2025
- Safely loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo and personnel on military aircraft, ensuring optimal weight distribution and mission readiness.
- Coordinated with aircrew and directed ground support personnel to manage cargo operations and in-flight monitoring, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Applied leadership skills to mentor and guide new unit members, fostering their professional growth, integration, and overall operational readiness.
- Spearheaded a joint-operations field exercise with 75+ personnel, earning recognition from senior Air Force leaders for effective leadership and execution.
- In 2023, helped lead and organize a joint Air Force and Army field exercise involving more than 75 enlisted personnel and multiple military aircraft.
- Responsibilities included passenger manifests, personnel briefings, airfield coordination, and operational support.
- The effort received recognition from senior Air Force leadership, including an Air Force general and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.