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MS SQL Server DBA Head

Location:
Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Posted:
November 21, 2016

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Amr Salama, ITIL®, PMP

Database Manager

acxk0l@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

As a brief journey, I worked since 2002 as database developer using Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Visual Basic 6 for about 2 years. I then studied ORACLE DB administration for 1 year. Worked after that as Oracle Database Administrator in many enterprises with huge and versatile databases and projects, Senior Oracle & SQL Server Database Administrator since 2007. my current position, Databases Administration Manager, we always seek to apply high end, best practice, and most fit technologies in both areas with same level of sensitivity and adaptability.

Experience

Database & Insights Project Manager at SolutionsMax May 2016 - Present (6 months)

This role is a consultancy role, main objective is to build policies for the area of applications and development .

The team has 3 developers, one DBA, and application consultants, our aim to create the company soft asset library, on our standard roles.

Business Analyst at Business Analyst Role

May 2004 - Present (12 years 6 months)

I worked since 2003, due to my qualifications in information systems, I had many times the role of business analysis beside my main job ( titles ), so I will briefly list some of projects i worked in as business analyst. As you will see from my resume and biography below, I’ve built my career in a variety of roles and industries, mostly in customer and vendor companies where I was not just the DBA but also leader to multiple areas, development design, different DB engines, technical team leader, virtualization and system administration. I’m not only used to wearing many hats, I sincerely enjoy it; I thrive in an environment where no two work days are exactly the same.

In addition to being flexible and responsive, I’m also a fanatic for details particularly when it comes to presentation.

Biography of my history in business analysis projects as below: 1- my major is information systems, which includes analysis, design, and implementing informational systems.

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2- I worked as a developer in my early jobs, that was to design systems and coding to function as graduation projects for final years students.

3- I did the business analysis for AL-Fared for pumps, and designed all business cycle to prototype, they depend on this prototype.

4- in Saudia Airline Catering, I designed the cycle of manufacturing ( converting recipes to meals ) 5- for Novartis, I did analysis for sales module.

6- for Btech, I participated in many development design. 7- for grabbing, I managed development, and made many business cycle development designs. DBA Head at Ghabbour Auto

July 2014 - April 2016 (1 year 10 months)

- Managing Databases team in areas of Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle Core.

- We create our objectives aligned with the company group of 19 sub-companies.

- Put the yearly plan and follow its execution with high end quality.

- manage our IT partners & vendors support contracts and supportability in detailed aligned with ongoing projects execution.

Database Administration Department Head at B.TECH

December 2012 - July 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Managing DB department objectives, Policies, and Action Plans.

- Manage and execute databases projects, such as High Availability, Disaster Recovery, VMware, Storage capacity planning, Storage Mirroring, and backup solutions, so we achieve the OLA agreed with business users, and aligned with organization requirements.

- Hardware planning and resources management for current and new projects.

- Projects: MS RMS, MS Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics DMS, Upgrade all SQL Servers to 2012, Alpha oracle ERP system migration to SQL Server, Oracle-SQL integration 2 ways. Senior DBA - Acting As Head at B.TECH

November 2010 - December 2012 (2 years 2 months)

As Senior DBA (Department head deputy), I am responsible for maintenance of all company databases in production, test, and development areas.

- All backup policies, execution, fine tuning, scheduling, and monitor. - Performance monitoring and tuning in development, test and production DB's, all DDL creation pass my review in logic, writing technique Advise and modification. - Maintaining DB security, access rights, and tools (reports, development tools, monitoring tools, user connections, integration connections) connections best technique prioritization. - Configured and Maintained Replications Implemented,supported and monitoring and fixing snapshot and transactional replications - Implemented and supported Log Page2

shipping, Replication and Database Mirroring - Handle DB instance running like waits, locks,deadlocks automatically by jobs and manually .

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- Participation in new deployment design and execution to recommend best practice database techniques that can fit target. - Database Engine Upgrade plans, and execution with coordination with vendor and developers so our customized codes could run smoothly. - Trace all issues in DB servers in level of database, operating system and hardware with other parities, do the role of OS admin on servers by myself, and on other areas by recommendations and plan as we don't have guy in this area. - I had extra area of responsibility, acting as VMWare admin, monitoring, maintaining, contact vendor, execute VMWare tasks, and manage hosts and storage resources on VMWare.

- I had extra area of responsibility, Acting as IT Customer support department manager, this Dept. is responsible of all setup of OS, Apps, drivers, HW, and user technical issues. Department team of 2 members. Also do all coordination required for best performance in all areas with all other departments (development, apps support, and network).

Senior Oracle DBA at Jupiter2000

June 2009 - November 2010 (1 year 6 months)

- Full Time Outsourced to work at B-tech site so i could supply all needed DBA tasks and plans Senior DBA at Informatique

April 2008 - May 2009 (1 year 2 months)

- Working with the company in the project of E-Government Automating Authentication offices - Ministry of Justice Phase I (4 Offices) which includes Automating Real Estate departments–Ministry of Justice. Oracle DBA 2ND level Administrator at Manpower, s.r.o June 2007 - March 2008 (10 months)

I was allocated to carry out my work, to IBM GSDC Czech Republic Oracle Trainee at Orascom

June 2005 - April 2006 (11 months)

* Finished ORACLE 10g (R2) developer hands-on & certification (OCP).

* Finished ORACLE 10g (R2) Administrator hands-on & certification (OCP).

* Soft skills courses:

- Business English Writing (CDC London Certified )

- Presentation Skills.

- Communication Skills

- Technical Business Writing.

- Team Work.

- Problem Solving & Decision Making.

- Customer Service.

- Sales & Marketing.

- General English - 4 levels.

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* Graduation Project Of MCIT Scholarship:

- Hospital Admission Management Information System (HAMIS)

- We make the analysis, design to generate DFD and ERD.

- Developing the interface using ORACLE 10g (FORMS and Reports).

- Putting a future plan for administrating that database. Developer and Instructor at Synergy (Cairo)

June 2002 - September 2005 (3 years 4 months)

- Worked as developer visual basic, and SQL Server in software house

- Worked as instructor in synergy (MOS, Visual basic Programming)

- Freelancer Instructor in some centers and scholarships. Volunteer Experience

Group Owner at Oracle Egypt

January 2012 - Present

I Created this LinkedIn group to let Oracle experts connect and communicate experiences and jobs Languages

Arabic (Native or bilingual proficiency)

English (Full professional proficiency)

Skills & Expertise

Database Administration

PL/SQL

SQL

Databases

Operating Systems

RDBMS

Database Design

RMAN

Performance Tuning

SQL Tuning

Disaster Recovery

System Administration

ITIL

High Availability

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Windows Server

Servers

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Unix

Oracle E-Business Suite

Data Modeling

MySQL

AIX

Data Migration

Data Guard

Integration

Linux

Systems Analysis

Team Leadership

Team Management

Business Analysis

Management

Security

VMware

Project Management

Requirements Analysis

Courses

Independent Coursework

ITIL Foundation V3

PMP

Certifications

Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate Oracle University June 2006

Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Professional Oracle University June 2006

Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

Oracle University April 2006

Oracle Forms Certified Professional

Oracle University

General English Course Level 103 (84%)

ELS Language Centers January 2006

Conversation Course (84%)

ELS Language Centers January 2006

Technical Writing Course (84%)

ELS Language Centers January 2006

Developing Soft Skills (Attendance)

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London College Of Management CDC Academy January 2006 Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional

Oracle June 2006

Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Professional - Version Retired Oracle January 2007

Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Professional - Version Retired Oracle January 2007

Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

Oracle May 2006

Education

Helwan University Cairo

Bsc Computers and Information, Information Systems, 1997 - 2003 Activities and Societies: Camping group

Oracle University

OCP, Oracle Database Administration, 2005 - 2006

Activities and Societies: - Oracle administration workshop I,II hands-on. - Oracle development workshop I,II hands-on. - Oracle certifications already had: * Oracle Administration OCA * Oracle Administration OCP * Oracle Development OCA * Oracle Development OCP - Oracle versions studied 9i,10G Interests

Reading, New technology, Fitness

Organizations

EGOUG

I am one of the co-founders for Egypt Oracle User Group. January 2014 to Present

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Amr Salama, ITIL®, PMP

Database Manager

acxk0l@r.postjobfree.com

9 people have recommended Amr

"I was assigned for implementing more projects with Amr, he was creative and he had strong technical skills in database and Amr was a great co-worker."

Mohamed Mahmoud Awad Moueit, Technical Manager, TOPTECH Egypt, was a consultant or contractor to Amr at B.TECH

"Amr is a very dedicated person, who does his role with passion and devotion. He is one of the most creative persons I have worked with. I believe Amr is a valuable asset to any organization."

Mahmoud Shalaby, managed Amr at B.TECH

"Its a good opportunity for me to work with one of the Most Valuable, creative and strong technical skills in database as DBA and DB Developer in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL server."

Ramy Elhefnawy, was Amr's client

"Amr is one of the best colleague I working with. He is a team player, goals achiever, details-oriented and has a excellent analysis skills. he supports me in a lot of work."

Amal Mohamed, worked with Amr at B.TECH

"amer is the best colleagues to work was an increase in speed of problem solving and development of the company"

mahmoud atef, was a consultant or contractor to Amr at Jupiter2000

"Amr is a great co-worker. He is a good self learner. He pays attention to anybody who is transferring information to him.He pays attention to details . He brings knowledge, skill and passion to the workplace and is an asset to any organization.I would highly recommend him."

Walid A.Tawfik VMWARE, worked directly with Amr at Informatique Page8

"I worked with Amr in the same team of databases in IBM. I found him very dedicated & professional DBA. He had a good grip on overall Oracle DBA tasks as well as base concept."

Tahir Khalil, worked directly with Amr at Manpower, s.r.o

"During his tenure as Oracle DBA, he showed his prowess and positive attitude in working on new projects. He is an asset to any organization he would work in."

Lalit Verma, managed Amr indirectly at Manpower, s.r.o

"Amr is a true expert in all aspects of the Oracle DBMS specifically, and database in general. I was fortunate to have such a capable database professional on my team in our successful graduation project at Orascom Technology Training. He was technically skilled at designing ERD for our project using data modeling standards. So, I thoroughly enjoy being with him and I would wholeheartedly recommend him, as he is a tremendous asset to any organization."

Osama Ghaly, worked directly with Amr at Orascom Contact Amr on LinkedIn



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