Summary

Hard working, diligent Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with over 10 years experience in the technology field. Over the years I have provided support for numerous databases residing on Oracle 11g and 12c versions for both Rac/single instance production and non-production databases. I have extensive experience with various flavors of Unix including RHEL and AIX and possess Unix shell scripting ability as well. I am also skilled in utilizing numerous tools/technologies such as, Data Pump, OEM, SQL, Sqlplus, Sql Developer, Toad, RMAN and Golden Gate.

Technical Knowledge/Applications/Experience

Working experience with various products, applications and technologies such as SQL, Oracle 11g/12c, Linux, UNIX–shell scripting, OEM, SQL Plus, SQL Developer, Toad, DBCA, WinScp, RMAM, Data Pump, RAC & Golden Gate, Exadata, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, ADP and Service Now.

Professional Experience

Accenture Atlanta, GA/Remote

Oracle Database Administrator Associate Manager August 2013 – October 2020

Responsibilities included:

Managing team of 20+ DBAs.

Using knowledge of Oracle Rac Architecture to troubleshoot database issues.

Using Opatch utility to apply database patches.

Performing database version upgrades.

Providing support for Rac and Non-Rac production and non-production databases.

Assisting developers with testing by executing SQL scripts.

Bouncing databases and starting up of services such as OEM.

Using OEM to monitor performance and configure database alerts.

Utilizing UNIX shell scripting ability to create scripts to automate routine tasks, create monitoring alerts and generate reports.

Setting up, utilizing, monitoring and managing Golden Gate Replication.

Creating and maintaining Database monitoring scripts.

Performing database/schema/table exports and imports using data pump.

Refreshing Non-production databases with production data.

Improving/simplifying the refresh process by reducing user involvement via automated shell scripts.

Providing on call database support as well as supplying technical direction and guidance to my teammates.

Creating procedures/workplans and other reference documents for upload to the company’s internal knowledgebase (sharepoint).

Working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and facilitating the transition to Oracle Cloud.

Provided support for container and pluggable databases.

Urban Services Group Inc. Atlanta, GA

Oracle Database Administrator February 2010 - August 2013 Responsibilities included:

Administering and maintaining the company’s databases including daily monitoring and performance analysis using ADDM, AWR Report etc. Gathering and analyzing AWR report for troubleshooting purposes.

Performing constant and occasional database backup and recovery using RMAN, Data Pump Import and Export utility.

Configuring the Oracle Network environment including Oracle Net Services and Listeners, configuring and managing Oracle network.

Setting up and managing database security by creating new users, roles, profiles, and providing required user privileges in development, test, training and production environments.

Installing, patching, maintaining and upgrading Oracle software (10g to 11g) using DBCA.

New Horizon Industries Atlanta, GA

IT Customer Service Representative December 2008 - February 2010

Responsibilities included:

Diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving a wide range of software, hardware and network issues.

Prioritizing and escalating issues where required.

Planning and leading training sessions for new and existing users.

Monitoring, logging and tracking all phases of help desk support.

Providing responsive and competent end-user support for technology and application questions and problems.

Supporting and troubleshooting network and connectivity issues.

Configuring and supporting PC, laptop and peripheral hardware including installing and configuring software programs.

Diagnosing and solving hardware problems.

Providing subject matter expertise for projects; Managing projects as appropriate.

Keeping abreast of current software and hardware technology trends and new technology.

Educational History

IZ0-931 Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Specialist May 2020

Oracle Database Administration-December 2008

oCOIN Consultancy and Training Institute-Norcross, GA

Masters in Business Administration-December 2006

oKennesaw State University-Kennesaw, GA

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration-May 2005

oFisk University-Nashville TN

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