Marvin L. Griffin
Laurel, MD 20707
**************@*******.***
774-***-**** – cell
SUMMARY
I am a Oracle professional with over 15 years of experience in Oracle EBS/CORE DBA
Here is a summary of my expertise:
13 years plus of Oracle EBS (Oracle Applications) DBA experience including versions 11.5.9 - 12.1., 12.2 plus over 10 years as Oracle Core DBA
Provided technical and operational Oracle database administration for Oracle9i, 10g, 11g and 12c jn dev, test and production databases.
Experience in the following Oracle tuning and database-efficiency tools: Diagnostic Pack for EM, ADDM (Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor, AWR( Automatic Workload Repository)
Provided Oracle Security expertise for Sarbanes Oxley compliance remediation
Provided primary support for all Oracle Patching/Oracle Security patching
Provided Oracle knowledge in the areas of physical database design, performance and tuning, backup and recovery procedures and general problem resolution
Experience using Enterprise Manager 13C
EDUCATION
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
BA, Management Information Systems (Elective Studies)
Information System Management, University California Los Angeles Extension program
Information System Training Program, Control Data Institute
Oracle University Training:
Oracle Database 12c R2: High Availability New Features
Oracle Applications 12c Database Administration and Installations class
Oracle Database Performance tuning class 11g
Oracle Database 11g New Features for Administrators
Backup and Recovery with Oracle10g RMAN
Oracle DBA Administration I and II classes
Oracle Enterprise DBA Part 1 – Database Administration
Oracle Enterprise DBA Part 2 – Performance and Tuning
Installing and Maintaining Oracle Applications
Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control
Oracle Web Application Server and Administration
PeopleSoft Server Administration and Installation Release 8.48
UNIX Training
HP UNIX System Administrator class
Outsourced to Export Import Bank of the United States) March 2021 – June 2021
Remote Oracle Applications DBA for short term contract.
Summary of work at Export Import Bank of the United States:
Worked in a Oracle Applications 12.2 environment using Linux on VMWARE. Responsibilities included
Code migration for developers. Working with Oracle support to help resolve Oracle related issues.
PNC BANK – Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2023
Remote Oracle Applications DBA
On the day to day operations of the Oracle 12.2.11
Worked in an Oracle Applications 12.2 environment using Linux on VMWARE. Responsibilities included:
Installing Oracle EBS patches
Working with users to resolve EBS applications issues
Worked on EBS 12.2 cloning/refreshing tasks
Worked with Oracle Support to help resolve Oracle technical issues for the EBS environments
Responsible for Oracle EBS user security
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) a 100 year old company. July 2016 – March 2021
Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator – working with Oracle Financials, Iprocurement and HR/Payroll version 12.1.3
Summary of work performed at WSSC: As Senior Oracle Applications DBA, I am responsible for overall management and maintenance of e-Business Suite(EBS) R12/R12.1.3 applications in a Oracle Real Application Cluster(RAC), Automatic Storage Management(ASM) environment . Performing total maintenance and support for multiple large scale databases that are used by the EBS 12.1.3 environment. Perform EBS cloning, patching as needed, including Required Update Patches(RUP), Critical Patch Updates(CPU) and Calendar Yearend patches. Primary Subject Mater Expert(SME) for all EBS patching. Sole responsibility for researching and approving all patches before implementation. Responsible for approving all clones created by my team members before release to customers. Responsible for resolving all EBS related issues including concurrent managers, forms, workflow mailer, application servers and any other EBS business customer issues.
Experience working in a RAC environment
Experience working in Exadata machine in Linux environment
Experience working with tools NoetixViews and TOAD
Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
Responsible for Database design and implementation
Perform database tuning and performance monitoring using EM 13C
Worked with Linux Administrators to tune OS to help improve database performance
Plan growth and changes (capacity planning) based on year to year growth of databases
Work as part of a team and provide 7x24 support for EBS systems
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
Responsible for Patch installation and Management
Experience working with Oracle Applications Manager
Experience working with 13c Enterprise Manager Oracle Applications EBS Data masking experience
Experience working with Automatic Space Management(ASM) disk
Worked directly with users to help resolve Oracle Applications issues
Experience with cloning Oracle EBS environments
Ability to maintain strong customer focus and ensure effective flow of communication DBAs, customers and management
INSIGHT GLOBAL – 2016 short term contact
Hire as core DBA contractor to work on Oracle Server Upgrade project with HP.
Client has thousands of databases that need to be upgraded from v10 to V11.
HARVARD VANGUARD(AtriusHealth) March 2013 – April 2015
Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator – Using Oracle Financials, Iprocurement and HR/Payroll version 12.1.3
Summary of work performed at AtriusHealth: As the sole Senior Oracle Applications DBA, I was responsible for overall management and maintenance of e-Business Suite(EBS) R12/R12.1.3 environments . Performed all maintenance and support for multiple large scale databases that were used by the EBS 12.1.3 environment. Performed EBS cloning, patching as needed. Primary Subject Mater Expert(SME) for all EBS patching. Responsible for resolving all EBS related issues including concurrent managers, forms, workflow mailer, application servers. Worked directly with customers to resolved all EBS 12.1.3 issues. Performed 11.1.0.7 database upgrade to 11.2.0.4 in our 12.1.3 EBS environment.
Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
Responsible for Database design and implementation
Implemented and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
Perform database tuning and performance monitoring
Perform application tuning and performance monitoring
Setup and maintain documentation and standards
Plan growth and changes (capacity planning)
Work as part of a team and provide 7x24, support when required
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
Responsible for Patch installation and Management
Experience working with Oracle Applications Manager
Experience working with 12c Enterprise Manager
Note: recently upgraded Oracle databases from 11.1.0.7 to 11.2.0.4 in an Oracle Applications EBS 12.1.3 environment.
NSTAR(MindCircuit) – Westwood, MA
Employed as a Senior core Oracle core DBA – Nov 2011 – Oct 2012
Providing technical and operational Oracle database administration for Oracle9i, 10g, 11g dev, test and production databases in a UNIX and Windows environment
Design and installed Oracle 11g databases
Providing Database administration support for Data Warehouse Team
Providing Database administration support for PeopleSoft Team
Providing Database administration support for Web Application Team
Provides Oracle knowledge in the areas of physical database design, performance and tuning, backup and recovery procedures and general problem resolution.
Supports multiple servers and multiple Oracle databases of high complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of the data.
BJ’s Wholesale Club - Natick, MA
Employed as a Senior PeopleSoft DBA – Nov 2007 – May 2011
Provides technical and operational Oracle database administration for Oracle9i, 10g, 11g dev, test and production databases.
Provided primary Oracle database support on PeopleSoft Upgrade project.
Provides Oracle Security expertise for Sarbanes Oxley compliance remediation.
Provides Oracle knowledge in the areas of physical database design, performance and tuning, backup and recovery procedures and general problem resolution.
Supports multiple servers and multiple Oracle databases of high complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of the data.
Works with DBA team to develop, implement, and monitor standards and procedures to ensure optimum performance, scalability and reliability.
Investigates, analyzes, and resolve of database problems; compile and maintain documentation.
Maintain and improve database deployment and update processes
Provides on-call support for critical database applications as needed.
Provides primary Oracle DBA support for Road Map PeopleSoft upgrade project.
Provided PeopleSoft System Administration support to PeopleSoft HR team.
Provides primary support for all Oracle Security patching.
Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL
Senior Oracle core Database Administrator (short term project 2 weeks) – Nov 2007
Performed Total assessment of Disney’s Oracle environment in preparation for a major outsourcing of all Oracle databases in their UNIX and WINDOWS environments.
Fresenius Medical Care NA – Lexington, MA
Senior Oracle core Database Administrator (short term project) – Sept 2007 –Nov 2007
Provided Oracle database support for EDI applications team
Provided Oracle database support for data warehouse environment
Provided Oracle SQLPLUS support for REMEDY technical team
Supported custom application in Oracle for windows environment
Generated custom SQLPLUS reports for end users
Worked with Oracle in a RAC environment
AVIVA Life Insurance Company - Quincy, MA
Senior Oracle coreDatabase Administrator (contractor) Oct 2005 – Sept 2007
Responsible for the administration of the Oracle Application Server 10g environment
Responsible for the administration of the Oracle Applications 11i environment
Specialized in administering Oracle Portal environments and Oracle Applications 11.5.9 environments
Provided Oracle database related support for developers in portal and Oracle Applications 11.5.9 environments
Performed database refreshes and database cloning
Experienced in administering Oracle 8i/9i/10g databases
Implemented UNIX shell scripts for HP_UX 11.11 and Linux Red HAT 2.1
Experience with using SUN Solaris UNIX
Implemented SQL scripts for ORACLE 8i/9i/ environments
BIOGENIDEC – PHARMACUTICAL COMPANY - Cambridge, MA
Senior Oracle core Database Administrator (contractor) July 2004 – Oct 2005
Responsible for Oracle related support for Infrastructure Information Systems
Implemented ORACLE9IAS/OID in development/validation environments
Provided Oracle database related support for Data warehouse team
Provided ORACLE9IAS/OID(HTTP Server) support for CMMS team
Implemented database auditing system to support Sarbanes Oxley auditing project
Perform database refreshes and database cloning
Administrator for all internal user request for database administration services
Experience administering Oracle 9i databases
Implemented UNIX shell scripts for HP_UX 11.11 and Lynux Red HAT 2.1
Experience using SUN Solaris UNIX
Implemented SQL scripts for ORACLE 9i environment
BAX GLOBAL- A WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION - Irvine,
CA.
Summary of work performed at BAX GLOBAL: As a Senior Oracle Applications DBA, I was responsible for overall management and maintenance of e-Business Suites(EBS) versions 10.7 NCA, 11.0.3(Multi-language) and 11.5.9 Oracle Financial environments. Performed EBS cloning, patching as needed. Responsible for resolving all EBS related issues including all EBS TECH STACK issues. Worked directly with customers to resolve all EBS issues. Worked directly with functional and developers t eams to resolve EBS issues and achieve company goals. As senior Oracle Applications DBA, worked with Oracle consultants to install the 10.7 NCA environment. Worked as a team member to upgrade the 10.7 NCA to 11.5.9. Also worked as team member to install the 11.0.3 multi-language environment.
Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator July 1998 – June 2004
Responsible for the Implementation/support of Oracle Applications 11i with ORACLE9i databases tools for US/Canada, and Latin America (modules included AR, AP, GL, FA, HR, and PAYROLL)
Implemented all required components and provided support as required to meet project schedule
Provided support to US & Canada Oracle financial systems through implementation and into production
Worked as technical liaison between BAX Global and third party outsource company to upgrade Oracle Applications
Implemented Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM ) to monitor US, Canada and Latin America databases
Researched and installed numerous Oracle application and databases patches into multiple Oracle instances
Performed database creation and refreshing to support Oracle Applications team
Performed troubleshooting and problem solving within Oracle Applications to resolve user issues
Performed Database Tuning
Performed Applications DBA tasks for Oracle Applications 11i, 11.0.3 and 107NCA
Experience with Oracle Database versions 9i, 8i, 8.0 and version 7.x
Experience with ORACLE 9iAS Server
Experience with Oracle database refresh procedures
Performed numerous Oracle server partitioned upgrades
SQL SERVER training
Experience using Windows NT
Hands on experience working with Noetix Views, Discoverer for Oracle Applications, KBACE, TOAD, Designer 10g and other database administration tools.
EDELBROCK CORPORATION - Torrance, CA
Oracle Applications DBA Dec. 1995 to July 1998
Total management responsibility of corporate-wide information systems.
Successfully worked with third party vendor in the conversion from 3rd generation legacy systems to Oracle Applications 10.6. Modules included: AR, AP, GL, FA, MFG, BOM, PO, OE, SHIPPING and SALES
Served as Oracle ApplicationsDBA/DBA manager during installation of Oracle Applications 10.6.
Responsible for investigating and resolving all Oracle Applications and Database issues
Created new form documents for OracleApplications, including checks, invoices, and bill of materials
EDELBROCK CORPORATION - Torrance, CA
Information Systems Manager March 1984 to Dec 1995
Total management responsibility of corporate-wide information systems
Managed a staff of technical individuals serving the areas of networking, PCs, and developers
Reported directly to the Vice President of Finance
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION - El Segundo, CA
Technical Support Analyst April 1982 to March 1984
Provided technical support to customers needing help with PC’s or mainframe software
Provided software support on Fortran and Cobol
Evaluated and tested vendor supplied software packages to determine compatibility with existing system
COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION Oakbrook, IL
Computer Operations Shift Leader March 1976 to April 1982
Monitored and maintained eight large scale Univax computers
Worked with Univac 1108 vendors and technical support analysts to provide 24 hour ongoing services to internal and external customers
Responsible for eight technical computer operations personnel