Resume for
Mr. RENE L. BUTCHER
PO Box ***
Cypress, CA. 90630-0702
ac7uaf@r.postjobfree.com
Specialization:
With over 20 years of ORACLE experience and over 10 years of DBA experience, in both Web and networked client/server environments, I can provide DBA, Development, Design, Project Management, and Unix/Linux Administration skills that are valuable to companies using ORACLE. My mentoring and management skills provide additional value by providing training and guidance to technical and non-technical team members.
Work Experience:
Mar 2018 to Nov 2018: Senior Programmer (Oracle PL/SQL) for MOSIS, Marina del Rey, CA. Performed Developer duties converting Oracle Forms and Reports from 6i to 12c, installed Oracle Fusion Middle Ware 12c, PL/SQL stored procedures, and upgrading PHP web site to PHP 7.1.
Sep 2015 to Jan 2018: Senior Database Administrator(DBA/Architect)/Developer (Oracle/PostgreSQL) for Cast and Crew, Burbank, CA. (successfully worked over 2 years REMOTE) Performed Developer and DBA duties included monitoring OLTP systems for E-Business Suite (EBS 12.1) and in-house applications, Data Guard, participating in On-Call rotation, working with QA/Development team members, adding indexes and Materialized Views to improve application performance, resolving Service Desk tickets, adding/removing EBS users and roles, promoting code releases between Dev/Test/UAT/Production, providing data models(Erwin) and DB documentation, executing SQL fixes for Production data, writing SQL queries to resolve issues, pulling reports to analyze the data, DB/SQL tuning, and data cleansing. Additional duties include developing a web based Self-Service application allowing QA/Analysts/Developers to move data/files between systems as needed and generate ad-hoc web based reports. Development of Oracle PL/SQL (dynamic SQL) procedures/packages, BASH, Perl ETL scripting, Python scripting, jQuery UI web pages, EM-CLI Jython OEM Job scripting. Setting up Oracle and PostgreSQL databases on AWS using EC2 and RDS. Created Container and Pluggable databases. Configuration of SQL*NET and Pro*C. Some Tableau. (AJAX using JavaScript/Jquery)
Self-Service application automating export/import activities to allow team members to create and move data sets/baselines (PL/SQL web pages calling shell scripts via DBMS_SCHEDULER jobs and EM-CLI jobs in OEM 12c)(Web PLSQL Tool Kit with AJAX calls for XML and JSON)
Highcharts Javascript pages generated by PL/SQL packages displaying drill-down graphs of DB Space Usage: Container to Pluggable to Username
Development of Web Services and ETL processes using PL/SQL stored procedures (dynamic SQL) including ORDS (Oracle REST Data Services), automation of file transfers, and data conversion/transformation/quality processing,
Provided Stored Procedures interfacing Oracle logins to MS Active Directory via LDAP
Developed web pages to allow interactive upload of data files into EBS queues for data processing
Developed Data Pump routines to regularly refresh data from Burbank servers into Amazon EC2 Oracle instances
Developed Java/JDBC programs to port/migrate Oracle metadata/data into PostgreSQL
Installed, configured, and managed virtual servers on AWS
Jan 2012 to Sep 2015: Senior Database Administrator(DBA/Architect)/Server-Side Developer (Oracle/Javascript) with SICOMM.net in Carlsbad, CA. (successfully worked over 3 years REMOTE) Performed DBA duties included hot and cold RMAN backups. Additional duties include developing and releasing DB and web code from Dev to Test to Production, DB/SQL tuning, providing data models and DB documentation, providing Production support including database changes in support of the Sicomm B2B (https://basec.sicomm.net/login) and G2B web-based application, providing Linux administration, including NTP, DNS, and NAGIOS activities. (iPlanet app server with Perl/PHP cgi and Server-Side Javascript) Worked closely with Vendor and Agency Support Staff to resolve technical issues, including creating reports with Embedded PL/SQL Gateway (EPG), JasperSoft, Subversion, RedMine, SqlDeveloper, jDeveloper, REST Services, Toad, and Oracle Forms/Reports. Installed Wordpress and setup initial site pages(PHP). Configuration of SQL*NET and Pro*C. (http://www.sicomm.net)
Moved Oracle database from local host to Amazon Cloud EC2 servers installing Oracle 12c on Enterprise Linux (also moved NFS server)
Moved Oracle database from local host to vCloud Air servers installing Oracle 12c on Ubuntu Linux (also moved NFS server)
Installed, configured, and managed virtual servers on AWS and vCloud Air, including security groups and network routing (NAT)
Converted standalone ASP/SqlServer based application to integrated Oracle/iPlanet, including System/Web Testing (eCatalog)
Insured database quality by adding auditing triggers, tables, additional keys, and practicing Quality Control Activities
Supported Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including test environment management and test execution and closure
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Worked with node.js using oracledb npm module and angular.js . (AJAX using JavaScript/Jquery)
Developed PL/SQL stored packages, triggers, etc. in support of web applications, including System/Web Testing, Quality Review, and release mgt.
Developed extensive PL/SQL (dynamic SQL) procedures for web-based reporting system, including API’s for returning data as HTML/JSON/XML
Developed Administrative subsystem using Oracle Forms for maintaining customizable options and direct data access
Implemented Oracle TDE (Transparent Data Encryption) on AWS instances using both auto-login and password-based key-stores
Feb 2011 to Oct 2011: Senior Database Administrator(DBA) (Oracle) with Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) (Navy contract: Corona) in Norco, CA. Performed DBA duties included hot and cold backups using RMAN and shell scripts, SQL Loader, Export/Import, SQL Plus, recovery management, DB/SQL tuning, Data Guard, database migration from 10g to 11g, on-line reorg, etc. Oracle Forms (10gDS), ERWIN, VSS, and Toad. Additional duties include administering ORACLE 11g classified and unclassified datamarts and data warehouses on Windows servers, releasing Stored Procedures and DDL from Dev to Test to Production following CM controls, assisting Product Development with all aspects of the Development Life Cycle including coding and review of stored procedures (PL/SQL), materialized views, issue investigation, etc., development of audit procedures and supporting database auditing reports. Providing Logical and Physical Modeling using Erwin and release management using Visual Source Save. Development of ETL processes using PL/SQL with dynamic SQL.
Jan 2005 to Feb 2011: Senior Production Database Administrator(DBA/Architect)/Developer (Oracle/MS SQL Server/mySql) (80% DBA/10% Design/10% Development) with Ceridian Tax Services of Fountain Valley, CA. Usual DBA duties included hot and cold backups using RMAN and shell scripts, SQL Loader, Export/Import, SQL Plus, recovery management, DB/SQL tuning, Data Guard to Disaster Recovery Site, database migration from 8i to 9i to 10g to 11g, on-line reorg, etc. Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle Forms/Reports (10gDS), Spotlight, Quest Central, Toad, FogLight and SharePlex. Additional duties include administering ORACLE 11g/10g/9i/8i datamart on HPUX/Win2K servers, releasing Stored Procedures and DDL from Dev to Test to Production following CM controls, assisting Product Development with all aspects of the Development Life Cycle including coding and review of stored procedures (PL/SQL, Java), materialized views, issue investigation, etc., development of SOX/SAS70 procedures and supporting database auditing reports. Providing extensive operational background in establishing and implementing operational standards for installing and maintaining/patching Oracle binaries, establishing and implementing DB monitoring, DB backup/recovery, access management, performance troubleshooting, DB upgrades, DB migrations, test, and validation in a large scale enterprise implementation. Implementing Disaster Recovery procedures and geographically separate site, Services Management, ITIL (Foundation), SCRUM, Service Desk, and 6-Sigma. Providing Logical and Physical Modeling using Oracle Designer 10g and PowerDesigner. Implementation of data partitioning, compression, and archive automation. Support of COTS products such as Appworx and Business Objects. Participating in on-call rotation, project and time tracking using PlanView, weekly status reporting, and virtual elimination of unplanned database downtime. Development and deployment of Web Services and ETL processes using PL/SQL stored procedures, JDeveloper, and WebMethods. (12TB payroll data warehouse) Worked with on-shore and off-shore teams. Lead DBA in 3 member team. Configuration of SQL*NET and Pro*C.
Supported Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Information Technology Lifecycle Management (ITIL)
Designed and created test data, executed test cases, logged defects, managed defect resolution, ensured reproducible and verifiable results
Assisted with Use/Test Case development, execution, and closure; Provided strong analytical and problem solving skills
Provide Quality Control Activities, such as database integrity, verify data criteria, consistency, processing movement, and completeness
Designed, Developed, and Implemented Wage Garnishment system written in Oracle Forms and PL/SQL procedures saving $2million/year
Developed extensive PL/SQL (dynamic SQL) procedures managing Business Rules and Workflow using Roles
Replaced dozens of Cobol ETL programs with SQL/Loader and PL/SQL
Developed EDI process using External Tables, PL/SQL, and DBMS/Scheduler to automate Linux scripts for file processing
Developed Java/JDBC programs to nightly load MS SQL Server data into Oracle data warehouse
Aug 2004 to Jan 2005:Oracle Developer (10% DBA/90% Developer) with UBC of Las Vegas, NV.(a dot.com) This position involved working with other project DBAs and Developers, logical and physical design using Designer 9i/10g and Erwin, and coding of stored procedures (PL/SQL and Java), and XML/XSLT. Move Stored Procedures from Dev to Test to Production. Develop Reports and Forms using 10gDS. Administer 10g Application Server. Source code management using CVS.
Apr 2001 to May 2004:Oracle DBA (70% DBA/30% Designer/Developer) with Toyota Motor Sales of Torrance, CA.(a dot.com) This position involved administration of ORACLE 9i/8i datamart on HPUX and Win2K servers, working with other project DBAs, logical and physical design using Designer 9i/6i and Erwin, change management of both code and models, development of physical and logical standards documents, and coding of stored procedures (PL/SQL and Java), MS SqlServer, XML/XSLT, and Informatica. Oracle DBA duties included hot and cold backups using RMAN and shell scripts, SQL Loader, Export/Import, SQL Plus, recovery management, DB/SQL tuning, database migration from 8i to 9i, etc. The Toyota Order Management System (TOMS), including working with ADO/COM+ programmers and tuning n-tier applications. Data uploads and downloads nightly between various systems, including SqlServer, and other mainframe applications. Configuration of SQL*NET and Pro*C.
Developed extensive PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, object views, object types, including PL/SQL server pages (PSP)
Created tables, indexes, views, materialized views, including range partitioned tables and indexes
Developed in-house encrypt/decrypt database function in Java for application level security
Developed extensive HP Unix shell scripts, including Perl and Oracle Forms using 9iAS, for DBA activities: automating development and testing schema level refreshes (also converted FORMS from 6i to 9i)
Tuned SQL and PL/SQL (dynamic SQL) for max performance, including extensive DBA and Architectural problem solving, replacing looping with Bulk Collections, use of temporary tables, and Statspack
Performed code reviews on backend and middle tier VB code
Use of ClearCase for source code management, Oracle Designer/SCM for models, and ClearQuest for defect tracking and call tracking
Jun 1997 to Apr 2001: Director/Architect of Database Services with Interactive Search of Los Angeles, CA.(a dot.com) This position involves administration of ORACLE 8i,8.0,7.3 Databases and ORACLE WEB Server (providing Internet data services) including installation, configuration, and upgrades of both host and client software components. Additional duties involve management of 8 Sun SparcServers, 8 Alpha-based, 8 Intel/NT, and 1 HP Unix (HP OpenView) database servers including client/server technology involving TCP/IP on Intel PCs and NT workstations. Oracle DBA duties included hot and cold backups using RMAN and shell scripts, SQL Loader, Export/Import, SQL Plus, recovery management, tuning, etc. Besides DBA, sys admin, and management duties, this position also required heavy involvement in the day-to-day operations, design, and development efforts, including coding of stored procedures and developing applications written in WebDB and PL/SQL Server Pages. Management of DBA team for 24x7 coverage. Management of development team producing custom reports. SQL*NET and configuration of Programmer/2000 (Pro*C), Designer/2000, Developer/2000, and applications on user and developer machines. Database Design and configuration/change management, including release management from development to test and into production. Implemented standards documents. Built PL/SQL modules to support business processes and replication. Working with Product Management and Engineering to meet company goals and deadlines. Administered code reviews for Engineering’s CGI applications. Additionally, this position requires knowledge of ORACLE's Context Text Server, (InterMedia) providing full-text indexing and retrieval of the clients' data, consisting of over 1600 GB (1.6 TeraBytes) of disk space. Project started with Oracle 7.3 and after participating in Oracle 8i beta testing program in 1998, migrated to Oracle 8i, with production implementation of 8i since March 1999. Implemented hot standby databases. Also managed MS SqlServer database for Vantive data. Some work with Crystal Reports in support of customer requested enhancements. Migrate data from various customer data sources into Oracle and transmitting data to customer sites.
Responsible for schedules, hiring, training, personnel reviews, service levels, metrics/monitoring, management reporting, evaluation and selection of computer hardware, software, tactical and strategic planning, trainer and mentor, systems/database documentation, security, failover/recovery/high availability plans, configuration management, Production/development/testing environments, developer/infrastructure support
After problems with Replication, wrote PL/SQL and triggers supporting in-house replication system, as part of High Availability strategy
Setup hot standby databases(now called DataGuard) as part of High Availability strategy, including extensive DBA and Architectural problem solving
Extensive Unix shell scripting and Perl on both Solaris and Tru64, including complex SQL*Loader parameter files supporting BLOB and CLOB data
Developed extensive PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, including PL/SQL server pages (PSP)
Created users, database links, tables, indexes, views, materialized views, including range partitioned tables and indexes
Created batch jobs for loading data and rebuilding indexes, including Oracle TEXT indexing, (combining shell scripts and PL/SQL in batch jobs)
Performed code reviews on backend PL/SQL routines and Pro*C
Migrated data from various sources into Oracle
Unix Administration, including adding users, groups, printers, partitioning slices, rcp/rsh, Veritas File System/Volume Manager, batch jobs
Interfaced Oracle with Email systems for marketing and resume renewal campaigns
Use of Perforce for source code management and Vantive for defect tracking and call tracking
May 1997 to Jun 97: ORACLE Financials DBA contracted to Perot Systems. This short-term position involved installation of seven ORACLE 7.3 instances and ORACLE Financials Release 10SC using DEC Unix. Oracle DBA duties included hot and cold backups, SQL Loader, Export/Import, SQL Plus, recovery management, tuning, etc. Additional duties including installation, configuration, and upgrades of both host and client software components. SQL*NET and configuration of Designer/2000, Developer/2000, and applications on user and developer machines.
Developed extensive Unix shell scripting for database cloning (instances) between various testing, development, and training environments
Installed and applied patches to Oracle Financials, including extensive problem solving
Cloned Oracle Financials Instances for various Testing, Development, and Training environments
Monitored and configured Concurrent Managers, printers, user privileges, etc
Jan 1996 to Apr 97: ORACLE DBA /UNIX System Manager contracted to Information Technology Resources for ISUZU America, Buena Park, CA. This position involves management of 3 Sun SparcServers including client/server technology involving TCP/IP on Intel PCs and NT workstations. Oracle DBA duties included hot and cold backups, SQL Loader, SQL Plus, Export/Import, recovery management, tuning, etc. Additional duties involved HP OpenView, ORACLE 7.2/7.3 Database and ORACLE WEB Server Administration including installation, configuration, and upgrades of both host and client software components. SQL*NET and configuration of Programmer/2000, Designer/2000, Developer/2000, and applications on user and developer machines. Involved in the design, review, implementation, testing, and release of databases, design specifications, and application software. Built PL/SQL modules to support business processes and replication. After initial configuration of each of the 3 UNIX systems occurring about 3 months apart, 80% of this position was DBA.
Developed extensive PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and forms
Performed code reviews and coordinated code changes between Pro*C developers in Japan and instances in Buena Park and Indiana
Developed extensive Unix shell scripting for change management of data and code between Japan and US, and testing/release management including extensive problem solving
Used Oracle Multi-Master replication between Buena Park and Indiana instances, as part of High Availability strategy
Unix Administration, including adding users, groups, printers, partitioning slices, rcp/rsh, adding pop4 server
Oct 1995 to Dec 1995: ORACLE DBA/Architect/ VMS System Manager contracted to Sanitation Districts of Orange County, Fountain Valley, CA. This position involves management of 2 OpenVMS clusters on Alpha and VAX hardware, including client/server technology involving Pathworks, Novell, and TCP/IP on Intel PCs and NT workstations. Additional duties involved ORACLE 7.1 Database Administration on the Alpha cluster including installation and configuration of both host and client SQL*NET and configuration of Developer/2000 on clients.
Jun 1995 to Oct 1995: System Analyst/Developer contracted to Unocal 76 Products, Brea, CA. This position involves requirements gathering and applications to move legacy and POS data into ORACLE FINANCIALS v10 (AR,GL,AP). Applications were developed to interface APPLICATIONS OBJECT LIBRARY (AOL) using ORACLE v7.1, SQL*FORMS 2.3, PL*SQL, SQL*Loader, SQL*ReportWriter 2.0, Sequent-Dynix (UNIX). Additional applications were written using SQL*FORMS 4.5 (CDE2 Windows) and client/server technology.
Customized various AP forms, develop reports concurrent programs, including Oracle Reports, RPT, SQL*Plus, Unix Shell and PL/SQL tools.
Wrote inbound in outbound interfaces between AP,AR,GL and external systems
Production support, system maintenance and system enhancement
Data conversion from various external systems into AP,AR,GL
Feb 1995 to May 1995: System Analyst/Developer contracted to McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, CA. This position involves requirements gathering and applications development in support of the Product Support groups Configuration and Change Management application using ORACLE v7.1, SQL*FORMS 4.5 (CDE2 Windows), PL*SQL, SQL*ReportWriter 2.0, HP-Unix and client/server technology.
Sept 1994 to Dec 1994: System Analyst/Developer contracted to Hughes Aircraft Co., Fullerton, CA. This position involves development of a Gov't. Air Defense application using ORACLE V7.1, SQL*FORMS 4.0 (CDE Motif), PL*SQL, SQL*ReportWriter 2.0, HP-Unix and client/server technology.
Jan 1994 to July 1994: System Analyst/Developer contracted to Canon Computer Systems, Irvine, CA. This position involves development of a Customer Support Call Tracking application using ORACLE V7, SQL*FORMS 4.0 (CDE Windows), PL*SQL, SQL*ReportWriter 2.0 and client/server technology.
Aug 1993 to Feb 1994: Principal System Analyst contracted to Rosemont Manufacturing Controls, La Habra, CA. This position involves development of Manufacturing Control applications using ORACLE V6, SQL*FORMS, PL*SQL, client/server technology, and ORACLE*CASE 2.0 under VAX/VMS, Pathworks, DOS, and OS/2.
Nov 1992 to July 1993: Principal System Analyst contracted to San Diego Port Authority, San Diego, CA. This position involves development of investment and project management applications using ORACLE V6, SQL*FORMS, PL*SQL, SQL*REPORTWRITER, client/server technology, and ORACLE*CASE 2.0 under RS/6000 and OS/2.
Dec 1992 to Feb 1993: Principal System Analyst at Quantum Health Resources, Orange, CA. This position involves development of health care, inventory, and drug interaction applications using ORACLE V7, SQL*FORMS and PL*SQL routines under VAX/VMS.
Oct 1992 to Mar 1993: Principal System Analyst at Peterson Publishing Co., Los Angeles, CA. This position involved installation and upgrades of ORACLE RDBMS and development of publishing support, marketing, and accounting applications using ORACLE V6, SQL*FORMS and PL*SQL routines under Dynix.
Aug 1992: Training Consultant at Quantum Health Resources, Orange, CA. Presented one week training, "INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE TOOLS FOR VAX/VMS DEVELOPERS" to programmers using ORACLE V7, SQL*FORMS, SQL*PLUS and PL*SQL under VAX/VMS.
Aug 1992 to Oct 1992: Principal System Analyst with PTR contracted to PacifiCare, Cypress, CA. This position involves training health care and office personnel in ALL-IN-1, WordPerfect 5.0 (VMS), X-windows based terminals (NCDS), and general conversion of user’s documents from HP to ALL-IN-1.
Nov 1991 to July 1992: Principal System Analyst with PTR subcontracted to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. This position requires knowledge of ORACLE RDBMS, COBOL, DCL, and C. Responsibilities include developing requirements and preparing programming specifications for a large, complex COBOL-based software project being moved from a Cyber to an integrated ORACLE data base, including physical data modeling and design, structured software design, analysis, synthesis, and implementation skills. Additionally, PRO*C and Oracle Forms was used to interface with Banner software. Student registration and course enrollment information was provided via telephone including support for scheduling and class updates.
July 1987 to Oct 1991: Senior Analyst with MIDCOM subcontracted to McDonnell Douglas Space Station Company. This position requires knowledge of ORACLE RDBMS, ALL-IN-I script language, OMNIBASE (SMARTSTAR) Database, Britton Lee Database Machine, FORTRAN, Pascal, and C. Responsibilities include developing requirements, preliminary, and detailed design documents, conducting Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and presentations, preparing programming specifications for system implementation, developing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, providing systems engineering for large, complex software projects in an integrated data environment, including physical and logical data modeling and use of the DACOM methodology (IDEF models), structured design/ analysis/ synthesis/ implementation skills, with systems and database administration and design, conducting code and efficiency reviews, and addressing code re-usability.
Oct 1985 to July 1987: Task Order Manager (Member of the Technical Staff) with TRW - Defense Systems Group in Dayton, Ohio. This position required having comprehensive knowledge of structured system design, using highly skilled technical capabilities for structured implementation using ORACLE, FORTRAN, COBOL, ALL-IN-1, Datatrieve, and BASIC, management of TRW programmer/analysts and subcontractors, project management, tracking, and reporting to both TRW management and the USAF customer, and being responsible for successful completion of the project within time and cost constraints. Varied duties included development of a project management system, software tools, programmer environments, and graphical user interfaces, gathering information for and development of system requirements for large, complex software projects, development of system design, analysis, synthesis, and recommendation of alternatives while working closely with the U.S. Air Force customer, providing technical lead and guidance, Database design and administration, developing preliminary and detailed design Program Specifications to DoD-STD-2167, conducting Preliminary (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR), preparing programming specifications for system implementation, developing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, (Product Specification documents, Users Manuals, Version Description documents, etc.), and recommending and implementing standards and training procedures. These activities are performed at the customer's site using VAX-11 hardware. (Provided direct management of 5 programmers.)
February 1984 to June 1985: Computer Specialist with Ft. Campbell School District. Duties included requirements analysis, structured design, and implementation of computer systems for administrative users using RPG-II/III and BASIC on the IBM SYS/36, SYS/23, and IBM/PC. Also conducted faculty and staff service workshops, hardware and software needs analysis, developed programming specifications, evaluated and recommended micro and mini-computer hardware and software, provided applications software and data conversion, modified and maintained Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and other accounting software, provided training for and use of MS/DOS, Lotus, WordStar, and Turbo Pascal, established purchasing needs and procurement specifications, set-up and maintenance of micros and minis, provide guidance for future computer utilization and networking.
June 1982 to October 1985: Learning Center Instructor with Ft. Campbell Army Education Center. Duties included autonomous operation during evenings and weekends of a PLATO Computer Based Education Learning Center for the Ft. Campbell Army Education Division. Also extensively used microcomputers including developed courseware (using TUTOR), taught programming classes (Pascal and BASIC), training for and use of MS/DOS, Lotus, WordStar, and Turbo Pascal, rostered and maintained student records, assisted students with PLATO, APPLEs, PCs and HP-3000 computers.
June 1982 to February 1984: Computer Systems Analyst/Consultant for Computer Software Associates. Duties included company ownership and management, structured design and analysis of customer hardware and software needs, evaluated and recommended microcomputer hardware and software, contracting for services, developed programming specifications, managed and implemented structured software projects using Pascal and BASIC, extensive use of microcomputers, conducted user training, conducted project management and tracking. Project management of four employees.
June 1981 to June 1982: Programmer for ACE Mini-Systems of Clarksville. Duties included the modification of BASIC language accounting packages for store customers. Other duties included hardware repair, ordering and stocking of computers and supplies, and limited sales.
Sept 1977 to April 1978: Electronics Mechanics Apprentice for the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, CA. Duties included classroom as well as hands-on training in electronics repair and field-changes of radar and digital equipment.
June 1972 to June 1976: U.S. Army, Sgt. E-5, Air Defense Artillery. Secret Clearance. Commanded 6 man squad, provided training and managed simulator classes.
Professional Memberships: ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
Education: Baccalaureate Degree in COMPUTER SCIENCE, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. Minor: Math
Training: IDEF Modeling Techniques and LEVERAGE workshops by D. Appleton (DACOM). ORACLE DATABASE DESIGN and ADMINISTRATION, BEGINNING and ADVANCED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S (included all ORACLE's development tools, including SQL*FORMS 2.3 & 3.0, SQL*REPORTWRITER, SQL*MENU, PRO*C, PRO*COBOL, etc.) Courses by Oracle Education Services. IEEE Networking Course. Control Data Corp.'s CREATE (Computer Resource for Effective Author Training) curriculum for Developing and Designing Computer Managed Instructional Materials.
2001: Introduction to Java by Oracle Education.
Introduction to XML by Learning Tree International.
2002: Administering the Oracle9i Application Server by Oracle Education.
2004: Oracle Database 10g: New Features for Administrators by Oracle Education.
2005: 6-Sigma White Belt training.
2006: ITIL training.
2009: Sun’s MySQL DBA training.
Awards:
3rd Place in CODA-94's CDE Tools Programming Contest. (CDE SQL*FORMS 4.0, SQL*REPORT 2.0, and SQL*GRAPHICS )