Greg Svenson's Page

Last updated: 5/24/08

Professional Information

I am a Senior Business Systems Analyst with a major company's Information Technology organization. I live in Clearwater, Florida. My job responsibilities include database design, database, server, and transaction processing administration, plus internal consulting for the programming staff. I support Oracle and SQL Server databases, Citrix applications and OpCon/xps (our Windows based batch job scheduling system). I am now learning SAP, our new ERP system. I enjoy problem solving and debugging software.

Personal Information

I was born and raised in Excelsior, Minnesota, a western suburb of Minneapolis. I graduated from Minnetonka Senior High School in 1972. I enjoyed sports and participated on the football team as an offensive and defensive tackle, on the wrestling team as the heavy weight and on the track team running the 880 and throwing the shot-put and discus.

I received BS degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota in 1977. I have been into computers ever since for both work and recreation.

I am married to a wonderful woman, Paula. She is a native of Finland, having moved to the United States as a young adult. We have a large family with a daughter, four sons and a grandson. Our daughter, Shasta, is an English Teacher at Harmony High School in Osceola County, FL. She and her husband, Brian, own their own home in St. Cloud, FL. Our eldest son, Richard, is now living on his own and working as a bar tender. Kevin is living on his own and is a partner in Patriot A/C and Heating. Derek lives with his brothers and should graduate from St. Petersburg College this semester. Our ten year old son, Teddy is growing into quite a neat little person. He is really into animals and nature. Teddy is in 4th grade at Suncoast Christian School. And last but not least, is Shasta's son, our grandson, Corwin. He is six years old.

I am a Christian. I attend Grace Community Church (Presbyterian Church in America) in Palm Harbor, FL. If you live in or are visiting our area, you are welcome to worship with us.

I enjoy my butterfly garden, walking, canoeing, jazz and classical music, genealogy, writing computer programs and playing games. I am interested in history, astronomy, nature and science fiction. I have had number of unusual hobbies ranging from historical reenacting to playing role-playing games and collecting historical miniatures.

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