AISHA JUWARA
LANHAM, MD *****
Email: ********@*****.***
Phone: 240-***-**** (cell)
Authorized to work in U.S
AIM and OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a Oracle Database Administrator Opportunity to prove my ability.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
• Has Information Technology experience, two as an Oracle DBA
• Database software installation / patch / upgrade in development, test and production servers
• Expertise in the creation of databases, tablespaces, tables, indexes and other database objects
• 5 years with detailed knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System platforms.
• 4 years working in Linux environments.
• Excellent in the use of the import and SQL Loader utilities to load data and performing exports as
supplemental backups to daily RMAN backups to be used for database restore and recovery.
• Excellent idea in editing and scheduling shell and batch scripts to execute full exports for data migration
• Results-driven IT personnel with skills in team building and problem-solving with an established reputation
for effectively working with diverse groups of people and adaptability to changing environments
• Modify database structures as required by developers due to business or application requirements, clone
development databases for testing and training.
• Develop capacity and performance metrics as well as maintain, analyze, and report on a scheduled periodic
basis to management on development progress
• A self-motivated, responsible and reliable team player with a set of strong technical skills
• Strong in solving problems of diverse scope where technical analysis and evaluation is required
• Set up and manage database security by creating new users, roles, profiles, and provide required user
privileges in development, test, training and production environments
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Experienced with Oracle Database Administration in Windows environment and also
• Knowledgeable in Linux environment
• Highly productive team member
• Recognized for reducing down-time, ensuring data reliability, and business functionality.
• Optimal Flexible Architecture
• Database Security and Performance Tuning.
• Comprehensive Backup plan to safeguard against all lost
• Experience with RMAN backups.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Language: SQL, PL/SQL, SQL LOADER
Operating System: Installation of Linux (Fedora 12, Ubuntu, CentOS) Windows Server 2000, 2008, Window NT, XP,
Vista, 7
Software: Oracle 10g/11Gr1 and r2, SQL*PLUS, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Microsoft Sequel 2000, Dreamweaver,
CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office 2007
Hardware: Installation, and Upgrading of computers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct-2008 – Present Chaveran Inc. Oracle Database Administrator
Part of a DBA team managing Oracle 10g and 11g databases for Chaveran Inc;
an IT Training and internship institution.
Primarily work as an Oracle DBA
Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle software and related products on
Linux and Windows using OFA.
Analyze Oracle features and oracle related products
Establish and maintain reliable backup and recovery policies/procedures
Take care of database design and implementation
Implement and maintain database security
Managing REDOLOGS
Backing up and Multiplexing Control files with, “backup to trace” command
Used Audit Trail to audit the kind of commands being issued on production database.
Manage oracle schema objects
Maintaining Indexes, creating users and assigning roles and privileges
Setup RMAN to backup production databases.
Performing database recoveries and migration using RMAN
Upgraded Database from Oracle 10g to 11g R1 using DBUA
Upgraded Database from oracle 11g R1 to 11Gr2 using DBUA
Refreshing test database with data from production database using Data Pump utilities
Responsible for application tuning and database performance monitoring
Create and maintain procedural documentation/standards
Used Cron command in Linux to schedule task
Monitor system with EM tools and report problems.
Involved with capacity planning (future growth and changes)
Working hand in hand with Networking and System administration team to diagnose,
test and deploy a good working system.
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to co-workers
Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support as needed
Repairing computers and upgrading hardware as needed.
October 2008
STATE FARM INSURANCE (Lanham, Maryland)
Worked as the Office Assistant and also did some marketing jobs as well
August-2007 – Sep -2008
Homeland Real Estate (lanham, Maryland)
Office Assistant
Involved in update and upgrade of the company’s website
Involved in update of customer’s profile
Researched on implementing and securing the company’s database
Designing Logos with Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw
Backing Up the company’s data on a daily basis
Configured, maintain and also upgrade the database to meet new requirements
Filing of client’s profile
Helped with training of new employees.
January 2000 – Dec-2006
The Gambia High Commission(Lagos, Nigeria)
CONSULTANT
Working with Networking team to plan and set up a comprehensive working system.
Working with Embassy’s executives to plan an Entity Relation Diagram for database
Worked with System administrators and Network team to troubleshoot all problems
Managing and Backing up the Embassy’s database at regular intervals to prevent lost of important documents
and visa applications.
SECRETARY
Attending to clients in need of visa to travel to the Gambia
Travel guide to tourists and visitors
Documenting all paper works to clients
Filing of paper works at the Embassy
In charge of human resources
Making sure all important personnel on transit or visit are safe and lodged in the safest place
Helped with other official activities that I am instructed to carry out.
EDUCATION
Chaveran Inc. Maryland,USA (Continue Education) 2007
Major: Oracle 10g, 11g, Linux for Oracle Administration
University of Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria)
International Relations,History and Strategic studies 2004
Lagos State University (Lagos,Nigeria)
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management 2006
N.I.I.T (National Institute For Information Technology (Lagos Nigeria) 2000