Hunter Hines

Senior Systems Analyst & Solutions Architect

Solutions-oriented Systems Analyst with 11+ years of experience designing and implementing complex enterprise systems across healthcare, financial, and automotive sectors. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable IT infrastructure, automate critical processes, and optimize system performance. Skilled in translating stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and architecture designs that align with organizational objectives.

11+ Years Experience
3 Industry Sectors
50+ Projects Delivered

Professional Experience

Senior Systems Analyst

Enterprise Mobility
April 2025 – Present
St. Louis, MO
Collaborate with internal business units to collect, document, and oversee project specifications, translating business requirements into technical design patterns and comprehensive solution architectures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solution Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive technical solutions that align with business objectives and organizational standards
  • Data Analytics: Extract and analyze complex data from Enterprise Data Lake using advanced SQL queries and business logic frameworks
  • API Development: Partner with development teams to ensure API data objects and endpoints deliver expected results with thorough validation testing
  • Quality Assurance: Develop comprehensive Python unit test suites for internally developed API endpoints, achieving complete test coverage
  • Technical Support: Provide tier-2 support for end-user requests and API troubleshooting, maintaining high service availability
  • Agile Practices: Actively participate in daily standups, sprint retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions

Technical Achievements

  • Designed data validation frameworks within Databricks environment, streamlining data processing workflows
  • Enhanced enterprise data quality standards through automated validation processes
  • Improved team velocity and project delivery timelines through agile methodology implementation
  • Reduced production defects significantly through automated quality assurance processes
Azure DevOps Databricks Microsoft SQL Server Teradata Python PowerShell Atlassian Suite JFrog Artifactory

Systems Analyst IV

Paycom
March 2024 – April 2025
Oklahoma City, OK
Led greenfield projects and system design for software implementations. Automated infrastructure upgrades and created comprehensive disaster recovery solutions.

Major Projects & Achievements

  • Infrastructure Automation: Automated Atlassian Jira Data Center upgrades using Ansible on RHEL 9, implementing fully automatic cluster configurations that reduced downtime by 80%
  • System Migration: Led RHEL 7 to RHEL 9 migration for enterprise solutions sub-teams, including Atlassian datacenter stack and Artifactory repositories
  • Disaster Recovery: Created and deployed comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans for on-premise applications
  • Database Optimization: Designed and implemented clustered Microsoft SQL Server Availability groups with automatic failovers
  • Security Automation: Automated LOG4J vulnerability remediation across Microsoft SQL Servers using PowerShell, saving hundreds of man-hours

Technical Leadership

  • Served as primary technical liaison between non-technical teams during application development lifecycles
  • Conducted architectural reviews that identified risks and provided comprehensive implementation strategies
  • Managed application authentication methods (OAuth, SAML, OpenID) and API endpoints with webhook environments
  • Developed data-rich reports in Grafana, Splunk, and SQL Server Reporting Services
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Atlassian Datacenter JFrog Artifactory Microsoft SQL Server PowerShell Python Grafana Splunk

Systems Analyst III

Paycom
November 2021 – March 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
Created and deployed disaster recovery and business continuity plans for on-premise applications, reducing potential downtime for critical systems.

Infrastructure & Database Management

  • Disaster Recovery: Created and deployed comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans for on-premise applications
  • Database Availability: Designed and implemented clustered and cluster-less Microsoft SQL Server Availability groups with manual/automatic failovers
  • Performance Optimization: Optimized database performance by implementing SQL indexes based on SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer recommendations
  • Security Automation: Automated LOG4J vulnerability remediation across Microsoft SQL Servers using PowerShell, saving hundreds of man-hours
  • Authentication Management: Managed application authentication methods (OAuth, SAML, OpenID) and API endpoints with webhook environments

Notable Projects

  • Student Information Management System (Java)
  • Network Configuration Lab Setup
  • Database Design for Library Management

Monitoring & Security

  • Developed data-rich reports in Grafana, Splunk, and SQL Server Reporting Services providing actionable insights for management
  • Performed weekly vulnerability assessments and server patches, reducing security vulnerabilities through proactive strategy
  • Enhanced database availability through strategic failover configuration and monitoring
  • Implemented comprehensive security frameworks across enterprise applications
Windows Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Microsoft SQL Server SolarWinds DPA OAuth/SAML/OpenID Grafana Splunk PowerShell Webhooks

Systems Analyst II

Duncan Regional Hospital
September 2018 – November 2021
Duncan, OK
Led team of six analysts through implementation and deployment of Meditech Ambulatory EHR across 23 rural health and specialty clinics.

Healthcare IT Leadership

  • EHR Implementation: Successfully led implementation of Meditech Ambulatory EHR across 23 rural health and specialty clinics, serving over 10,000 patients
  • Team Management: Supervised day-to-day operations and trained team of six analysts on EHR workflows and best practices
  • Interface Development: Managed Meditech Greenfield API and developed custom interfaces using FHIR/HL7 standards
  • System Integration: Controlled HL7 data flow via Jaguar and Qvera Interface Engines for Laboratory/Radiology systems integration
  • Workflow Optimization: Developed new workflows and application deployment packages within Qvera Interface Engine

Healthcare Compliance & Support

  • Ensured compliance with healthcare documentation standards and HIPAA regulations
  • Updated clinical data instruction sets and health maintenance protocols according to best-practice guidelines
  • Provided on-site and remote support while maintaining 99.5% system uptime
  • Evaluated and remediated software-related issues, minimizing system downtime through proactive support
  • Performed quarterly system upgrades and risk assessments following change management lifecycle
Meditech EHR FHIR/HL7 Qvera Interface Engine Jaguar Interface Engine Windows Server Microsoft SQL Server PowerShell

Systems Analyst I

Duncan Regional Hospital
May 2015 – September 2018
Duncan, OK
Managed Centricity Practice Solution EMR operations for 16 ambulatory clinics, ensuring continuous system availability and enhancing clinical workflows.

EMR Operations & Development

  • System Management: Managed Centricity Practice Solution EMR operations for 16 ambulatory clinics, ensuring continuous system availability
  • Clinical Content Development: Developed clinical forms, health maintenance protocols, and diagnostic care content within the EMR system
  • Integration Enhancement: Enhanced integration with medical record systems through the Millbrook Integration Toolkit, reducing manual data entry
  • Workflow Assessment: Provided remote and on-site technical assessments and evaluations of end-user workflows and processes
  • System Maintenance: Performed quarterly system upgrades and risk assessments following change management lifecycle

Training & Support

  • Trained clerical and clinical users on typical workflows and operations, improving user proficiency
  • Reduced support calls through comprehensive user training programs
  • Established best practices for EMR usage across multiple clinic locations
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance and healthcare documentation standards
Centricity Practice Solution Millbrook Integration Toolkit Windows Server Microsoft SQL Server Health Level 7 (HL7) EMR Systems

Featured Projects

Vernacular

The natural language programming system - An innovative approach to making programming more accessible through natural language interfaces.

Python NLP Programming Languages
GitHub

PyTZ Buddy

A Python library to convert any location to local/remote timezones, simplifying timezone management for global applications.

Python PyTZ Timezone Management Library Development
GitHub

Atmos CLI

A command-line weather application using the Open-Meteo API, providing detailed weather information directly from the terminal.

Python CLI Open-Meteo API Weather Data
GitHub

Infrastructure Calculator

A comprehensive tool for calculating infrastructure requirements and costs, helping organizations plan their IT infrastructure investments.

Python Infrastructure Planning Cost Analysis
GitHub

Community Church

Community prayer requests management system built to help religious communities organize and manage prayer requests effectively.

Python Community Management Web Application
GitHub

HinesLabs Website

A Jekyll-based technology knowledgebase featuring tutorials, project documentation, and downloadable resources for open source enthusiasts.

Jekyll GitHub Pages Markdown Documentation
Live Site GitHub

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Cameron University
Lawton, OK • 2011 – 2015

Coursework Highlights

  • Database Management Systems: SQL, database design, and optimization
  • Systems Analysis & Design: Requirements gathering, process modeling, and system architecture
  • Network Administration: TCP/IP, network security, and infrastructure management
  • Project Management: Agile methodologies, resource planning, and team leadership
  • Information Security: Risk assessment, compliance frameworks, and security protocols
  • Business Intelligence: Data warehousing, analytics, and reporting systems

Academic Achievements

  • Dean's List for 6 consecutive semesters
  • Senior Capstone Project: Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation
  • Member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science Honor Society)
  • Graduated Cum Laude with 3.78 GPA

Associate of Science - General Studies

Connors State College
Warner, OK • 2009 – 2011

Foundation Coursework

  • History: Early American History
  • Computer Information Systems: Windows and Linux administration basics
  • Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics
  • Technical Communication: Documentation, public speaking and presentation skills

Hobbies & Technical Interests

Open Source Development

Contributing to and maintaining open source projects, exploring new programming languages and frameworks.

Active Projects

  • Vernacular: Natural language programming system in Python
  • PyTZ Buddy: Timezone conversion library for global applications
  • Atmos CLI: Weather data retrieval tool using APIs
  • HinesLabs: Personal Portfolio website (this site :D)

Languages & Frameworks

Python JavaScript Flutter/Dart Jekyll FastAPI Django

Container & Orchestration

Building and experimenting with containerized applications, Kubernetes clusters, and microservices architecture.

Container Technologies

  • Docker: Multi-stage builds, compose orchestration, registry management
  • Kubernetes: Cluster management, pod orchestration, service mesh
  • Helm: Chart development and package management
  • Docker Swarm: Legacy container orchestration

Home Lab Setup

  • Multi-node cluster running on Proxmox
  • Docker container stack
  • Prometheus & Grafana monitoring stack
  • ArgoCD for GitOps workflows

Workflow Automation

Developing automation solutions using n8n, Python scripting, and workflow orchestration tools.

Automation Tools

  • n8n: Visual workflow automation and API integrations
  • Python Scripts: Custom automation for file processing and data migration
  • PowerShell: Windows environment automation and AD management
  • Ansible: Infrastructure as Code and configuration management

Automation Projects

  • Automated backup and sync workflows across cloud providers
  • Custom notification systems for infrastructure monitoring
  • Data pipeline automation for log processing
  • Development environment provisioning scripts

Cloud Infrastructure

Exploring cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps practices across multiple providers.

Cloud Platforms

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: Certified Associate, compute and networking
  • Azure: DevOps, Databricks, and enterprise integrations
  • AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda functions, and serverless architectures
  • Google Cloud: GKE, Cloud Functions, and data analytics

Infrastructure Tools

Terraform Pulumi CloudFormation ARM Templates

Technical Writing & Knowledge Sharing

Creating tutorials and documentation on HinesLabs to share knowledge with the tech community.

Content Areas

  • Linux Administration: RHEL, Ubuntu, system optimization
  • Programming Tutorials: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell guides
  • Infrastructure Guides: Docker, Kubernetes, cloud deployment
  • Automation Workflows: CI/CD pipelines, n8n integrations

Publishing Platforms

  • HinesLabs.org - Personal tech blog and knowledge base
  • GitHub repositories with comprehensive README documentation
  • Technical forums and community contributions

Continuous Learning & Certification

Staying current with emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and industry best practices through hands-on learning.

Current Focus Areas

  • Cloud Native Technologies: Service mesh, observability, security
  • Machine Learning Ops: MLflow, Kubeflow, model deployment
  • Security & Compliance: Zero-trust architecture, SIEM integration
  • Modern Development: Microservices, event-driven architecture

Learning Resources

  • Hands-on labs and sandbox environments
  • Open source project contributions
  • Professional certification programs
  • Tech conferences and webinars

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and technology challenges. Feel free to reach out!

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