Gopala Medapuram

Email: abqezi@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ********* ****** ** #*

City: North Canton

State: OH

Zip: 44720

Country: USA

Phone: 330-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $120,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

ERP DBA Offshore work mgmt Mentoring Lead work

Educational Background:

Bachelors Degree, Mathematics Physics Chemistry

Sri Venkateswara University, 04/1983 - 08/1986

Tirupati, AP, India

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Job History / Details:

Gopala Medapuram

North Canton, OH 44720

H: 330-***-**** / C: 330-***-****

abqezi@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/gopala-medapuram/4b/b25/920

Global Oracle Applications DBA Lead

Enterprise Resource Planning ~ Systems Analysis ~ Database

Administration

Accomplished Global Business / IT Management Professional

delivering value creation through the alignment of business and

technology strategies. Demonstrated success leading innovative

solutions in business relationship management, project

management, business and systems analysis, architecture

definition and design in areas of business applications,

business intelligence, and data management. Results-oriented

individual with proven ability to implement enterprise change

that delivers business results. Solid leadership skills, capable

of influencing and motivating individuals to maximize levels of

productivity while forming cohesive global team environments.

Exceptional communicator focused on building strong

relationships. Specific expertise in the following:

* Collaborative / Innovative Leader

* Process Improvement

* Project Management

* Business Intelligence

* Business Relationship Management

* Data Integration Process Management

* Business Analysis

* Data Management Strategies / Governance

* Application Development Management

* Strategic Planning

* BI Program Management

* Managed & Coordinated Global Teams

* Employee Development

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Oracle Applications:

Oracle Applications (11.0.2, 11.5.1 - 11.5.10, 12.1.3)

Databases:

Oracle 5, 6, 7.x, 8.x, 8i, 9i, 10g, 11gR2

Technical:

Database and System Administration, Application Object Library,

Flex fields, Oracle Web Application Server, 9iAS, OAM, Platinum

3.1-5.1, Oracle Framework (5.7, 5.10), Autoconfig, OAM, OEM

Modules:

HRMS, SCM, Financials, Manufacturing, Order Management, CRM

modules, Self Service Web applications, Workflow

Operating Systems:

Linux, Sun Solaris, HP, Windows (95/98/2000), AIX

Front End Tools:

Forms, Reports, Discoverer, Framework

Oracle Related Software:

Vertex (for HRMS US legislations), Statspack

Software Languages:

SQL, SQL*PLUS, PL/SQL, SQL Developer

Other Systems / iAS / Tools:

HP PPM, Kintana, Demantra, GRC, SOA, SQL*Loader, TOAD, MS Office

Suite, AIM, Data Loader, SharePoint, WebLogic, Apache

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diebold Corporation, North Canton, OH

2004 - 2012

A multinational corporation providing integrated self-service

security systems and services.

Oracle Applications Lead DBA / Release Manager

2006 - 2012

Led projects viz., 11.5.8 to 11.5.10 upgrade, GRC implementation,

Demantra implementation, Moving HR from 11i to R12.

* Served as DBA liaison for on-shore / off shore activities;

coached / mentored DBAs on / off shore; orientation; training;

knowledge transfer.

* Release manager activities: conducted / led quarterly releases

for 11i / R12 instances for database upgrades, database security

patches, apps patches, promoted HP PPM`s packages on:

development, test, patch, SIT, UAT, performance, and production

instances.

* Led migrate 11gR2 instances from Oracle Linux 5 to AIX 7.1.

* Continued interaction with help desk team leads on improving

customer support for technical solutions, which led to more

quality solutions and knowledge base.

* Continued interaction with QA team lead in order to assure

good performance tests.

* Led 24 / 7 support of ALL production Oracle apps (11i, R12)

and non-apps (local grown) instances.

* Maintained release track instances: development, test, patch,

SIT, UAT, and performance instances.

* Installed, cloned, and patched R12 Oracle RAC Non-RAC

application instances.

* Provided technical documentation on installation / strategic

planning / topology and various issues resolved. Helped

Sutherland helpdesk team in building knowledge base documents.

Sr. Oracle Apps DBA

2005 - 2006

Served as Production support lead for Oracle applications,

including: Financials, HRMS, and HTML applications - SSWA.

* Responsible for resolution of production issues.

* Patched applications, including: one-off, patch-set, mini pack,

and maintenance release.

* Cloned (Multi-node to Single-node; Multi-to-Multi node) and its

related issues.

* Supported family pack patching, release upgrade, and its

related issues.

* Processed streamlining, including: JavaMailer, Concurrent

Managers, Autoconfig, GSM, OAM, HTTP Load Balancer, PJC Jspell,

and ADI WebADI.

* Worked with Oracle support in resolving various `Service

Requests`.

* Documented the established processes.

Environment: AIX, Windows, Oracle applications (11.5.7,

11.5.10)

Oracle Apps DBA / Database Supervisor

2004 - 2005

Provided complete support to clients` production, test, and

development 11i application instances. Supported Oracle

Financials, including: GL, AP, AR and Oracle HTML applications -

SSWA modules and Supported Oracle manufacturing modules,

including: Discreet Mfg. / Inventory / Order Entry / Product Hub

/ WMS. Supervised a team of eight DBAs / developers.

* Managed multiple instances; cloning production instance every

weekend (Multi-node to Single-node; Multi-to-Multi node).

* Monitored day-to-day support of development activities.

Supervised all Oracle and Application Servers.

* Provided an instance, Installing or Cloning, on Linux on a

weekly / fortnightly basis.

* Designed and supervised sandbox for testing and development.

* Supported the maintenance activities, including: system

backups, patching, compiling forms, and reports.

* Led and supported on-line and offshore community of DBAs /

developers / users.

* Supported Oracle upgrade 11.5.3 - 11.5.9.

* Served Clientele including: American Greetings, OH; Sunrise

Greetings, IN; Bridge Stone Consulting Inc., TX; SystemGuru Inc.,

NJ; and GE Fort Wayne, IN.

Environment: AIX, Sun Solaris, HP Unix, Linux, Windows NT;

Oracle application (11.5.7 - 11.5.9)

dB Professionals, Rolling Meadows, IL

2003 - 2004

Managed servicing and training company.

Oracle Apps DBA / Database Supervisor

Senior DBA responsible for installing, maintaining Oracle

databases, and supervising team of three DBAs / developers.

* Responsible for Remote administration of Oracle application

servers.

* Upgraded applications from 11.5.8 to 11.5.9.

* Worked extensively in different modules like OM, AR, AP, PO,

FA, GL, and HRMS.

* Wrote Unix shell Scripting for batch jobs.

* Monitored applications 24 / 7 through customized scripts and

Oracle Applications Manager.

* Troubleshot Oracle Applications using TAR and Oracle Support

For the same.

* Led QA efforts before any move into production, which increased

quality solutions.

Environment: Linux and Windows NT; Oracle application (11.5.8 -

11.5.9)

Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA

1999 - 2003

Leading Database and ERP Solutions Company.

Senior Consultant

Performed Oracle applications installations (11.5.2 - 11.5.8),

setup, maintenance, support, performance tuning, and

troubleshooting of Oracle Applications Database, HTTP server

(Web / Apache Server). Provided extensive on-line and off-line

application support to 75 technical, functional consultants, and

general users.

* Worked on the internal implementation of the following

business flows, which were published in metalink.oracle.com and

supported by Oracle: Accounting to Financial Reports, Call to

Resolution, Click to Resolution, Contract to Renewal, Dispatch

to Repair, Depot to Repair, Order to Cash, and Procure to Pay.

* Supported major modules involved in the project: GL, AP, AR,

FA, INV, OM, WSH, PO, PA, HR, MRP, INV, WIP, BOM, CRM BFA

modules, People-to-Paycheck (part of HRMS).

* Cloned instances using various methods like adclone, rapid

clone, and traditional instance copying.

* Responsible multi-node installation on HP and Sun systems.

Implementation of flows, Technical documentation.

* Wrote Unix shell scripting for batch jobs.

* Worked closely with client`s functional and development team

during the implementation.

* Configured and worked with forms server, web server, Apache

Server, Oracle Alerts, Workflow, OAM, and Discoverer.

* Troubleshot Oracle applications and database issues using TAR

and Oracle Metalink for the same.

* Responsible for database upgrades from 8.1.6 to 8.1.7 and 8i

to 9i.

* Served clients including: Oracle Corporation, CA; University of

Chicago Hospitals; City of Chicago; Chicago Police Department;

Allstate; Ameritech; Motorola, IL; ResoDirect, VT.

Environment: Sun Solaris, HP Unix, Linux, Windows-NT; Oracle

applications (11.0.2, 11.5.2 - 11.5.9); ERP financials / CRM,

Self Service Web apps, iStore, iProcurement, call-to-order,

click-to-order, people-to-paycheck, Discoverer, OAM, HR - Vertex

Interactive Business Systems, Oakbrook, IL

1998 - 1999

An IT solutions and staffing company.

Senior Oracle DBA, Consultant

Provided database conversion and technical support.

* Managed conversion of an Oracle based customer information

database from Novell NetWare 3.11 to WINDOWS NT 4.0, and from

Oracle 6.0 to 7.3.3 Enterprise Version.

* Compiled and debugged the Pro*COBOL programs, utilizing

Micro-focus COBOL and the Pro*COBOL pre-compiler.

* Performed TAR maintenance.

* Served clients including: Harza Engineering, Chicago, IL

Environment: Toad, Oracle internal switch tools, Oracle8i, Sun

Solaris, AIX

BrilaSoft Inc, Sunnyvale, CA

1996 - 1998

Leading global information technology services company providing

business process consulting and business solutions.

Senior Oracle DBA, Consultant

Provided configuration and support of two production databases: A

technical support database and a human resources database running

under PEOPLESOFT. Database Conversion and technical support was

the main purpose of the project.

* Provided space management installation, performance tuning,

troubleshooting, security management, and documentation of the

128 GB Oracle 7.3 database.

* Provided configuration and support of two production databases:

a technical support database and a human resources database

running under PEOPLESOFT.

* Served clients including: PacifiCare Insurance, Cyprus, CA;

Chicago Bridge and Iron, Plainfield, IL

Environment: Platinum DBA tools, Toad, Oracle8, Sun Solaris,

AIX, and Windows-NT

FIIT, VSPGS, Hyderabad, India

1989 - 1996

IT Training and Software development company.

IT Dept Manager / Senior Oracle DBA

Managed and supervised a team of 12 DBA`s / developers /

instructors.

* Supervised database development, conversion, and technical

support to different projects including hospital, material,

transport, and library management systems.

* Assisted with initial case study, installed systems, required

software, maintained software, and established connections.

* Served as a programmer Analyst for the institute affiliated to

a major common wealth university, developed and administered a

variety of database applications, including a Student Management

System and a Financial Accounting System. These applications

were written using Oracle 6.0 and 7.1 under SCO UNIX, NetWare,

WINDOWS 3.x and MS DOS.

Environment: Oracle 5, Oracle 6, Oracle7.3, SQL*Plus, SQL*DBA,

SQL*Load, SCO Unix, Novell Netware, Windows 3.0 (Work group

server) and MS-DOS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

SV University, Tirupati, India

Diploma in Computer Programming and Applications

National Computer Center, AP-Tech, Hyderabad, India

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