MICHAEL A. FORSYTH
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SUMMARY
Database Administrator professional with a working knowledge of Oracle databases. Proven ability to
consistently deliver high quality work and meet scheduled targets. Focus on solutions and results and
providing excellence in customer satisfaction. Work great in a team environment as well as on
individual projects.
TRANSITIONAL SKILLS
Oracle Forms Oracle Reports SQL *Plus PL / SQL
Database Administration Systems Analysis Oracle 8i Oracle 9i
Oracle 10g ColdFusion 4.0 Crystal Reports Windows
UNIX Linux Red Hat Oracle
CLEARENCES
DOD Secret
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SSBI with SCI access w/ counter intelligence poly
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APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman Space & Technology June 2003 – Dec 2010
MTSII (Software Engineer)
• Data analysis for procedure writing and hardware special processes for spacecraft and payload.
• Configuration management for procedure writing and hardware special processes for spacecraft
and payload.
• Linux Oracle 10g installations, database imports & exports. Incorporated database back-up scripts,
which run nightly exports, weekly hot backups, and monthly cold backups, using RMAN and cron
jobs. Writing dynamic SQL for database object creation and part configuration.
• Installation of Oracle Databases 8, 9i and 10g with developed scripts.
• Configuration Management – Database software builds through database updates and software
updates with developed scripts and processes.
• Test set DBA for GSD (Ground Systems & Development). Performing backups, exports, and
maintaining data integrity.
• CAPE DBA – Installation and Support, using Oracle Forms and Reports. Database admin: using
OEM. Incorporated DB back-up scripts, which run nightly exports, weekly hot backups, and
monthly cold backups. Writing scripts for ad-hoc reports. Writing dynamic SQL for database object
creation and extracting data from the database.
• CAPE DBA - For open and closed systems.
TRW Inc. November 1998 – June 2003
Software Engineer II
• Participated in the JIT upgrade to web-based internal ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System:
Developed and enhanced, receiving, inventory and BOM (bill of material) modules. Using Oracle
developer Forms 6.0 and Reports 6.0
Designed and enhanced EVIP (Executive Vendor Information Portal) a web-based portal so
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managers could look at strategic information on purchasing habits. Using ColdFusion 4.0, HTML
and Crystal Reports 8.5
Designed and enhanced portals including eBilling FAQ’s / LDD (lost, damaged, destroyed). Using
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ColdFusion 4.0 and HTML.
Maintained and Enhanced JIT ERP system in the areas of, Procurement, Inventories, Receiving,
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Property, Accounts Payable, Setting up UNIX accounts, Print queues Add-hoc reports, Also
provided technical user support with interfaces and how to questions: Using UNIX, SQL, PL/SQL,
Oracle Developer 2000 Forms and Reports.
SQL PL/SQL: Writing add-hoc reports, table and database scripts.
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Provided help and technical support for JIT and eBilling.
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Participated in the JIT upgrade to Y2K compliance.
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Ullico Insurance Group
Systems Support Representative (Internship) March 1996 – November 1998
• Designed and implemented inventory control database with the company’s remote users verifying
equipment and tag numbers. Using a Microsoft Access Database.
• Revised and implemented documentation for help desk assignment sheet, software installation, and
system upgrades.
• Installed Novell Netware 3.1 & 4.1. And N/T.
• Ran patch cables from Cisco Routers, repaired RJ45 network jacks, routed network cables and
move and set up phone connections.
DeVry Institute of Technology October 1995 – October 1998
Related Class Work (School)
• Projects completed in class included designing and building database and applications.
• Work included creating multi-table database, including many-to-one relationships, primary and
foreign keys.
• Application design required multi-block forms and reports Oracle Forms 4.5 and Reports 2.5. For
senior project.
• Classes taken included but not limited to: Oracle, SQL & PL/SQL, UNIX, C/C++, System Security,
COBOL
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
DeVry Institute of Technology October 1998
TRAINING
NGMS Policies and Procedures
Software Peer review 2002, 2008, 2010
Oracle SQL and PL/SQL 2001
Hazard Communication
Computer workstation safety
Violence in the workplace
ESD/FOD Training