Bay Area datamart start-up/seeking Prof.Serv.Consult.

Professional Services Consultant/Bay Area datamart startup My client is a venture funded, 15 month-old company providing integration software to tie together an enterprise's data from existing data warehouses, ERP systemsand outside resources. The company is backed by one of the pre-eminent venture firms in Silicon Valley, features senior management with exceptional records of success and offers an exciting new technology. Currently they are seeking a professional services consultant to work out of their Palo Alto headquarters. This individual will be tasked with understanding the customer's business and the reflection of this business in their data models, translating this into my client's data warehouse toolkit, working customers through the validation process and being the interface between the business problem and the solution. Some pre-sales activity may also be required. We are looking for a senior consultant with a background which includes some SQL development, knowledge of SQL performance and tuning, knowledge of some business processes (e.g., insurance, medical, banking, HR, call centers or manu- facturing). Programming experience is required; C++/C preferred. Must have exposure to wide variety of O/S's, platforms, languages. Bonus points for good NT or Windows, web server, dba, Oracle, SQLServer or Sybase experience. Data modeling or architecture experience very important. Experience with pre- packaged applications such as PeopleSoft, SAP or other ERPs is very helpful. Candidate should project a calm and confident business persona, even when under stress. Should have aptitude for business issues, be a good listener and pay meticulous attention to detail. Travel: 50% Comp.: Competitive salary, full benefits and generous pre-IPO option. To apply, please reply via e-mail or FAX to Resource Management at 408-356-3207.