Sami Gherfal

***** **** ******* *****, #**** • Scottsdale, AZ 85259 • 480-***-**** • ac00cc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Database Administrator

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) with 10+ years as an accomplished database administrator, Oracle developer, database security and application server administrator, and system administrator, with experience combining technical and business solutions to support corporate strategic goals.

Flexible team player with solid project management and communication skills, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and complete tasks and projects within tight timelines.

Able to leverage operations and technology to achieve business objectives. Areas of expertise include:

Database Administration Oracle Forms & Reports Infrastructure Design & Architecture

System Configuration Database Security System Migration Planning

Technical Standards Application Administration Database Backup & Recovery

Change Management Complex Problem-solving System Monitoring & Maintenance

TECHNICAL TRAINING

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

HP Accredited Technical Professional – Server Solutions V2

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Database 11g Security Essentials Certificate

Olivetti Certified Network Environments (OCNE)

Experienced with Oracle 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, MSSQL, Azure, MYSQL, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Tuning & Optimization, Load Balancing, Dataguard, RAC, Golden Gate, Shell scripting, SQL, PLSQL, TOAD, Workbench, SSMS, CASSANDRA, (Solaris, Unix, Linux, windows OS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mt Baker Vapor, Mesa, AZ 2016-2017

Database Administrator/ Data Analyst

Responsible for installing, upgrading and configuring MSSQL environment Create, debug, and manage complex dataflows and data mappings for the new ORACLE/MYSQL/SQLSERVER database.

Use statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports

Work with departmental managers to outline the specific data needs for each business method analysis project

Hypertech Group USA, Scottsdale, AZ 2015-2016

IT Supervisor

Implement strategies for IT operations, providing outstanding software, hardware, and server support to 200+ staff at three locations – Montreal, Toronto, and Scottsdale.

Conduct research on all technological solutions and provide support for procurement procedures. Maintain knowledge of the latest software and operating system updates.

Ensure compliance with all deadlines, and provide upgrades to systems per requirements.

Analyze IT infrastructure and prepare reports for senior management.

Prepare orientation programs for new employees and supervise IT staff.

Ajman University, Ajman / Dubai, UAE 2004-2015

Database Administrator 2007-2015 -CONTINUED-

Sami Gherfal

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Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure the integrity of the Corporate Information Security, Infrastructure Support, and Information Systems business units.

Recommended solutions and implemented upgrades to systems and servers in order to optimize load balancing for application server, particularly during times of heavy usage by 10,000 users.

Performed installation, upgrade, and configuration of Oracle binaries and created new databases, consistently ensuring accurate, on-time completion of project deliverables.

Key Accomplishments: Upgraded Oracle Database 8 to Oracle Database 11g. Created standby database data guard for the entire university, and worked with team members on installation of Oracle application server.

Received recognition from managers and users for initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

Developed and tested storage strategies and disaster-recovery plan

Application Administrator 2007-2015 (concurrent with DBA position)

Performed troubleshooting, load balancing, clustering, application deployment, performance tuning, and maintenance in order to maintain smooth operational flow with zero downtime, leveraging knowledge of Oracle and Point base servers.

Created, configured, and tuned WebLogic domains/applications for optimal performance. Monitored the WebLogic server using spotlight agent-based monitoring, configured web server plug-ins for application servers, and provided 24x7 support for the WebLogic server.

Analyzed Log Files, Thread Dumps, JVM Dumps, and Exception Stack Traces.

Configured Site Scope monitors in order to monitor the environment.

Actively participated in configuration management, software deployment, change management, performance monitoring, and application maintenance.

Oracle Forms Developer 2004-2007

Worked on all in-house systems developed within the university, including monitoring, maintenance, new system development, and integration with other systems.

Collaborated in major upgrades from Dev. 4.5, DB 8i to Dev. 10.3, DB 11.1.6i .

Created connection form with Vasco security system using SOP protocols.

Migrated Oracle forms and reports from Oracle Forms 4.5 to Oracle Forms 10.

Performed troubleshooting and configuring of forms created by the in-house development team. Managed and tuned forms and reports using PLSQL scripts.

Assisted system teams in planning and production of disaster recovery site.

Previous Experience:

Information Technology Supervisor, Olivetti Service Center, Tripoli, Libya

System Analyst & Software Programmer / Team Leader, Al-Mosteneer (Olivetti agent in Libya), Tripoli,Libya

Computer Programmer, International Computer Center, Tripoli, Libya

EDUCATION

Graduate, Higher Institute for Computer Science, Tripoli, Libya

- Major: Programming & System Analysis

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