Kiara Monroe
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SUMMARY
Organized and self-motivated Database Developer with years of success designing and implementing database solutions. Adaptable in understanding businesses’ changing needs and objectives when creating and optimizing databases. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication.
DATABASE SKILLS
PostgreSQL 10, 11, and 12
Oracle 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, 18c, 19c, Oracle Windows 32-Bit, and Oracle Windows 64-Bit
GoldenGate Oracle and SQL configurations
SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012
Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and Filesystem Management
Database capacity planning
Data conversion, migrations and upgrades
Performance tuning optimization and database patching
Advanced knowledge of embedded systems
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 (OEL), Solaris, Redhat Linux, and HP-UX
Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC) and Clusterware
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), SQL Developer, TOAD, Ora2PG, SQL Server Management Studio, and SQL*Plus
Oracle Data Guard, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery (RMAN Restores)
EXPERIENCE
Database Engineer
04/2014-Current
General Motors Austin, TX
Analyzed and developed technical and functional specifications for databases serving up to 10,000 global users
Planned, engineered, configured, and deployed database solutions and database standards while supporting software in Oracle enterprise environments
Collected information by meeting with database architects and administrators to determine client system limitations for capacity and load for database processing projects
Evaluated potential database candidates for PostgreSQL migrations utilizing tools such as Ora2pg and pgAdmin
Engineered cost-savings and created new solutions using PostgreSQL by condensing the oracle footprint alleviating cluster hardware, increasing profit by the thousands and cut cost at a substantial amount
Implemented proactive database recovery strategies for disaster recovery in production
Installed High Availability Oracle GoldenGate (OGG) systems on Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c RAC environments
Effectively decrease OGG lag by using various technical methods such as database tuning, OGG parameter tuning, application large table re-design, Linux/Unix kernel performance tuning
Trained other DBA's in the organization in Oracle RAC, Backup/Recovery solutions, DataGuard, Oracle GoldenGate, Performance Tuning and general Database Administration tasks
Technical Writer
01/2013-04/2014
General Motors Austin, TX
Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts
Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
Created tutorials to help end-users navigate and operate a variety of applications; procedural documentation, training materials, software user notes, and presentations
Collaborated with specialists in other disciplines, including engineers, product management, instructional design and support in development of internal and external user manuals
Global Tier 1 Customer Service Tech
06/2011-12/2012
AT&T Inc. Tampa, FL
Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components
Supplied constant technical support for English and Spanish speaking customers
Established and modified networks and computers at businesses, schools, government buildings, medical facilities and homes
Conducted technical assistance for businesses and consumers with secure internet connectivity, email setup on various platforms, and advanced troubleshooting via phone
EDUCATION
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
M.S. Information Technology
Graduate Certificate: Information Systems
2017
University of South Florida
2012
Tampa, FL
B.S. Computer Information Systems Engineering
Minor: Criminology