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Senior SAS Administrator & Independent Consultant
Email: golmirzaie@gmail.com • Phone: (479)236-1453
Professional Profile
I am an independent SAS consulting professional with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise-level SAS solutions across the public and private sectors. Through my consultancy, I offer specialized expertise in SAS system architecture, platform administration, data integration, performance tuning, and secure analytics environments. I’ve worked directly with federal agencies, healthcare providers, universities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations—successfully completing dozens of projects involving design, deployment, and support of SAS and BI infrastructures.
Whether clients need a full environment setup, an emergency fix, performance diagnostics, or training for their team, I provide tailored and scalable support with a commitment to results and reliability.
What We’ve Done
- Implemented and optimized multi-environment SAS 9.x and Viya deployments.
- Migrated legacy SAS platforms to modernized infrastructure with minimal downtime.
- Conducted performance audits and re-tuned mission-critical processes.
- Developed custom SAS macros and automation for statistical reporting.
- Integrated SAS platforms with Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and cloud-based systems.
- Delivered end-user and admin training for teams of 10 to 100+.
- Created governance and compliance documentation for federal audits.
- Built and deployed production-grade risk models with daily reporting cycles.
- Supported over 500 active users across platforms for large organizations.
Consulting Services
- SAS Platform Deployment & Scaling
- Performance Tuning & Load Optimization
- Metadata & User Access Security
- Enterprise Data Warehousing Integration
- Report Development (EG, Web Studio, Stored Processes)
- Job Automation (Control-M, Shell Scripts)
- Version Upgrades & Hotfix Management
- Documentation, Training & Mentoring
Clients & Projects
Social Security Administration (SSA) – Baltimore, MD
Ongoing consulting engagement
Led the implementation and administration of SAS Viya and SAS 9.4 environments. Developed secure metadata architecture and optimized platform performance through advanced server tuning. Designed and documented system governance for audit readiness. Provided ongoing support to analysts and engineers across multiple departments.
USAA – San Antonio, TX
Client engagement
Created and validated Control-M job flows for enterprise-scale batch operations. Enhanced efficiency by rewriting SAS EG jobs and scripts. Delivered support for daily operations and helped transition legacy systems to more automated solutions.
PSEG – Long Island, NY
Client engagement
Redesigned SAS metadata environment to align with security policies. Managed platform upgrades, user access audits, and performance remediation. Provided continuous knowledge transfer and SOP documentation for in-house teams.
Hyundai/Kia – Fountain Valley, CA
Client engagement
Installed and configured SAS infrastructure across distributed environments. Diagnosed critical log errors, implemented performance fixes, and standardized backup procedures. Supported BI dashboards and statistical modeling teams.
Kaiser Permanente – Irvine, CA
Client engagement
Streamlined user role definitions and automated job scheduling with Unix-based scripts. Integrated SAS with multiple database systems (Oracle, MS SQL) for real-time data analytics and reporting. Supported clinical and financial departments.
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR
Long-term consulting support
Provided full-spectrum SAS EBI/VA support including metadata administration, macro development, and report distribution. Acted as lead architect for analytics infrastructure. Mentored staff and implemented large-scale research reporting solutions.
Additional Engagements:
Supported dozens of SAS projects across sectors—ranging from financial forecasting models to public health dashboards. Delivered system migrations, user training, and technical documentation tailored to client needs.
Technical Proficiencies
- SAS Ecosystem: Base SAS, EG, DI Studio, Web Report Studio, SAS Portal, Management Console, Stored Processes
- Platforms: SAS 9.1.3–9.4, SAS Viya, Windows, Linux/UNIX
- Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Tools & Languages: Control-M, Shell Scripting, SAS Macro, PROC SQL, GLM, ANOVA
Certifications & Recognition
- SAS Quality Partner
- Supervisor and Management Certification
- SAS Institute Enterprise Award for Data Warehouse Development
- Merits Certification for Project Execution Excellence
Contact Me for Consulting Services
I offer tailored SAS consulting engagements that align with your organization's size, strategy, and industry demands. Reach out to discuss your SAS needs or request a quote.
Email: golmirzaie@gmail.com
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