MICHAEL YUKAS
** ******* **** ● Flanders, New Jersey 07836
phone: 973-***-**** ● *******.*****@*****.***
Manager of Database Administrators / Senior DBA
Skilled, solutions-oriented Senior Database Administrator with solid background in development, administration and support of complex databases across diverse environments. Outstanding background of conducting updates and migrations of databases across multiple platforms. Able to monitor and analyze database systems, implementing improvements and resolving issues to ensure optimal performance. Exceptional leadership and communication talents, with proven ability to lead teams of database administrators and liaise effectively across departments and management levels.
Systems Design & Development / Project Management / Security & Disaster Recovery
Data Storage & Analysis / Troubleshooting / Contract Management
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Microsoft servers, UNIX AIX, Linux
Tools: Double-Take RecoverNow Administrator, Version 3.6.0.1,Oracle 11g/9i/8i/7.3, Oracle OEM, Oracle RMAN, Autosys Job Scheduling, Crystal Reports, Golden Gate Replication software, JDA retail application, Sybase System 11.9, Quest products for Oracle, Quest products for MSSQL, Siebel, Sun Solaris, VERITAS Volume Manager, Microsoft SQL Server 2008,Winscp
Hardware: IBM H80, S80, P670, P570 servers, Data General Servers, SUN Enterprise
Class servers, HP, Dec Alpha, Compaq, IBM, Toshiba, Dell Servers, HP printers and computers
Professional Development:
Maintaining a MSSQL Server 2005 - 2016, Golden Gate Replication Administration – Oracle11g Architecture & Administration – Oracle11g Network Administration – Oracle11g Performance & Tuning – Oracle 11g Backup and Recovery – Fast Track to SQL Server – System 11 SQL Server Internals – Data Structures – System 11 Administration – System 11 Performance & Tuning – Oracle 11g Database Administration – Fast Path to DB2 UDB
Professional Experience
Manager Database Administrators, Hudson Group, East Rutherford, New Jersey 2006 - 2017
Direct in administration and troubleshooting of database systems Company-wide. Design databases from ground up. Conduct Database migrations and updates on Oracle and MSSQL platforms. Monitor and support all production systems to ensure optimal uptime and reliability. Utilize Quest products for Oracle to monitor JDA retail application. Create database operations and standard Operating Procedure documentation. Create and update regularly disaster recovery procedures. Implemented RMAN for disaster recovery process. Evaluate, recommend, procedure, and implement new database-component software. Liaise between DBA’s and application-development team to identify and resolve database-performance issues.
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Key Achievements:
Maintained a database uptime of 99.3% month to month
Project lead for the Migration of Oracle from AIX system to Linux system
Negotiated all contracts with vendors for the group
Responsible for all purchases within group
Project Manager for IT Group
Project lead for Great Plains financial system upgrade
Implemented RMAN process and procedures for disaster and recovery.
Spearheaded creation of all database systems from development to production for the JDA system.
Implemented 141 batch jobs into Autosys Job Scheduling
Implemented new MSSQL 2008 systems
Created all production systems SOP documentation.
Implemented and administrated Crystal Reports Server.
MS Navvision Administrator
Oracle XBR Administrator
Upgrade of Oracle 9i to 11g
Upgrade of Crystal Reports server version X to Crystal Edge Server
Lead project leader for major upgrade of Hudson systems to include AIX, Oracle, JDA, PVCS, Crystal Reports
Double-Take RecoverNow Administrator
Manager Database Administrators, Party City, Rockaway, New Jersey 2002 - 2006
Direct efforts of three database professionals in administration and troubleshooting of database systems Company-wide. Design databases from ground up. Conduct Database migrations and updates to Oracle platform. Monitor and support all production systems to ensure optimal uptime and reliability. Utilize Quest products for Oracle to monitor JDA retail application throughout several version updates. Create database operations and standard Operating Procedure documentation. Create and update regularly disaster recovery procedures. Evaluate, recommend, procedure, and implement new database-component software. Liaise between DBA’s and application-development team to identify and resolve database-performance issues.
Key Achievements:
Successfully migrated 2 production systems to one reporting system utilizing Golden Gate replication system.
Charged with creating all documentation and procedures to meet Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
Spearheaded migration of all test, development and production system from IBM P670 to IBM P570 system.
Championed development, implementation and support of Evant system.
Orchestrated upgrade of Oracle systems from 8i to 9i.
Manager Database Administrators, C3i, Morristown, New Jersey & New York City 2000 – 2002
Directed all internal database services for this leader in outsourced and CRM services. Managed 5-member team of DBA’s in providing daily maintenance to all internal and client database systems. Evaluated performance of and provided care guidance to team members. Directed all phases of database development, maintenance and support. Monitored Siebel CRM system to ensure continued performance during integration of new applications. Developed and managed security and disaster recovery procedures for all internal and client databases. Developed extensive documentation for all database operations. Evaluated and delivered recommendations on all potential new software purchases.
Key Achievements:
Successfully upgraded and migrated database platforms between Oracle, Sybase and MSSQL.
Orchestrated implementation of and provided remote monitoring for complex database systems for several pharmaceutical clients.
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Senior Database Administrator, American International Group, Livingston, New Jersey 1997 – 2000
Supervised efforts of 3 Customer Care Center DBA’s operating in the US and Hong Kong. Designed and deployed new databases from the ground up. Coordinated performance tuning of databases. Migrated objects from development through production. Conducted daily backups and prepared disaster-recovery solutions. Created and ran cron jobs for database utilities. Provided training to DBA’s in support of production databases at development sites. Met with application team to resolve performance issues.
Key Achievements:
Successfully upgraded Siebel to Siebel 98, as well as 2 servers from Sybase 11.02.2 to Sybase 11.9.1 within on-week deadline to ensure Y2K compliance; created all related documentation and conducted all testing.
Database Administrator; Apprise Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey 1995 – 1997
Performed all aspects of database administration, development, maintenance, support and monitoring for internal and client databases running on Sybase/HPUX, Sybase/NLM, Microsoft SQL Server, and NT 4.0 servers. Installed and configured workstations and remote-laptop systems, as well as software and network components. Provided tier-2 support for Desktop Support Group. Served as LAN Administration within Novell and Windows NT environment.
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in automation of DBCC’s and dumps for 12 Sybase/NLM servers.
Provided key support in relocation and configuration of 200 workstations in one weekend including upgrade from Token ring to Ethernet.
Prior positions held included United States Airforce.
Education and Professional Development
Associate of Applied Science – County College of Morris, Randolph New Jersey
Hobbies
The American Budo Kai, Rockaway, NJ; GO-Dan; 1997 – Present
Cycling