Michael Ocana

Technical Lead & Drupal Specialist

Marine Aquarium Council

Position
IT Manager/Programmer
Start Date
03, Aug 2005 - 30, Jul 2007

Lead the organization’s information technology strategy and software development, overseeing the infrastructure and creating custom database solutions to support international certification standards for marine life.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Development: Architect and develop custom desktop applications using Windows Programming to manage certification workflows and traceability data.
  • Database Administration: Design and optimize complex relational databases using SQL, MySQL, and VBA to ensure secure, high-speed access to global supply chain records.
  • Web Engineering: Develop and maintain internal and external web portals using PHP, integrating backend databases with user-friendly interfaces for international stakeholders.
  • IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the organization’s network, hardware, and security protocols, ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical certification tracking systems.
  • Process Automation: Create advanced VBA macros and scripts to automate cross-platform data synchronization between office productivity tools and core SQL databases.
  • Strategic Leadership: Align IT initiatives with organizational goals, managing technology budgets and providing technical direction for data-driven marine conservation projects.
Tools
Windows Programming
SQL
MySQL
PHP
VBA

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