PROFILE
Results driven senior information technology professional with 20 years of progressive experience in Oracle database administration and management. A strong leader and role model, able to achieve short-term goals while maintaining a long term vision. Proven track record of providing strategic direction while deploying tactical technical solutions. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent ability to look at problems from a macro level and a detailed level; always keeping the appropriate business prospective.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
Oracle v6 - 11g Oracle PL/SQL Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) v1.6
Oracle RMAN Oracle SQL Developer Informatica V8.5
Oracle RAC Oracle ASM SQL*Loader
Quest - TOAD Quest - Spotlight OpenVMS V5.5-6.3
BMC Patrol SQL Server 2000/2005 Data Domain Deduplication Backup
Sybase Central Remedy Process Methodology Life Cycle
HP-UX 10.2-11.0 Unix AIX 4.3.3-5.3 Sun Solaris v8, v10
Redhat Linux Putty/SecureCRT Tivoli Storage Manager
Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Tools Green Belt Six Sigma
Shell Scripting HP OpenView Changepoint
Big Brother Mentoring/Coaching HA/DR Strategy and Planning

EXPERIENCE

Confidential, February 2011 - Present

Oracle DBA (Consultant)

• Upgraded mission Critical Oracle 9i database to Oracle 11.2 on time and within budget
• Completed planning and test execution of Disaster Recovery plan for 11.2 database
• Performed database monitoring and tuning to ensure database executed at peak performance.
• Modified oracle initialization parameter for automated memory management.
• Obtained Oracle Certified Associate status
• Achieved Oracle Certified Professional status

Confidential, Van Buren, MI March 2010 - February 2011

Database Obsolescence / New Build Lead

• Achieved target for upgrading 150+ databases for 2010
• Responsible for all new database builds using Oracle v10gR2, v11gR1, v11gR2
• Led database consolidations
• Performed OEM agent installations and upgrades
• Identified consolidation or migration strategy as part of database technology refresh process
• Integrated Oracle Backups using RMAN with Data Domain Appliance and NetBackup
• Remediated Oracle version 7, 8 and 9 legacy database environments so that all are upgraded to a supported platform apart from those supporting uncertified apps
• Responsible for meeting with business application owners to promote technical future of each specific application as it relates to Oracle Database.
• Achieved recognition from peers as subject matter expert for Oracle Database Refresh/Upgrade efforts

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MIJuly 2009 - March 2010

Database Team Lead

• Cross trained team resources across the 4 production technologies of Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and SQL Server
• Integrated Oracle Backups using RMAN with Data Domain Appliance which resulted in savings of $375,000
• Identified and led consolidation of Oracle Database's resulting in recognized annual savings of $225,000 in License costs.
• Implemented strategic direction to create consistency within the Infrastructure group
• Management of resources, including time, vacation requests, performance reviews, and training plans
• Resource Management and assignment for projects
• Escalation management and support for infrastructure customers
• Manage project timelines, completion status, on-call schedules and resource allocation for the DBA Group
• Designated team representative for infrastructure customers and other team managers
• Remained part of the team as an active Oracle DBA sharing tasks, project work, and production on-call responsibilities including all tasks identified in the Borders Senior Oracle DBA position below

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI July 2007 - June 2009

Senior Oracle DBA

• Performed day-to-day administration of 28 production and 127 development/QA Oracle databases; versions 8i to 10g
• Installed, designed, configured and implemented Oracle databases along with large database capacity planning; performance tuning, resource monitoring (disk space utilization, CPU utilization, etc) and security
• Implemented and standardized Oracle Backups using RMAN
• Installed and configured Oracle 10g RAC for high availability
• Completed large database reorganizations and index management (rebuilding, structuring / optimization)
• Planned and executed database upgrades (9i to 10g) and patches
• Pro-actively monitored databases using Quest Tools
• Resolved database and system issues with Oracle Support
• Supported Remedy application, including upgrading and migrating Oracle Database containing Remedy data
• Worked with application team to resolve poor performing SQL code
• Participated in 7x24 production support on-call rotation
• Provided production support for Sybase 12.5 databases

Confidential, Livonia, MI April, 2005- April, 2007

Director of Operations, Storage Solutions Group

• Reported to the Corporate VP of Operations. This $7 million division was responsible for national delivery of data solutions, specializing in EMC Storage, Oracle Database and Applications, Cisco technologies, and VMWare products.
• Focused on executive relationship management
• Maintain current and create new Vendor relationships
• Became a Tier I partner for EMC Corporation Global Residency Practice which accounted for over $4 Million in revenue
• Developed, presented and implemented a strategic staffing plan for the Storage Practice, focusing on EMC data storage technology.
• Researched current customer base and market for products to increase recruiting efficiency, analyzed competition, assessed current capabilities against company's strategic direction and goals, and formulated strategic plan including costs, benefits and projected ROI.
• Identified improper invoicing processes that resulted in a new process for the division that ultimately increased the ability to recover revenue more efficiently for outstanding invoices.
• Introduced new processes and procedures for recruiting and delivery of project staff that increased delivery efficiency 25%
• Consistently achieved 200% of company Gross Margin target for the Storage Solutions Group.
• Maintained revenue stream of over $4 million while facing staff reductions in the Storage Solutions Group mandated by company executive management.

Confidential, Livonia, MI February 1998 - April 2005

Senior Principal/Owner

• Operational responsibility for a $5 Million consulting / staffing organization, specializing in IT staffing of long and short term contract engagements.
• Managed a team of recruiters that delivered qualified technical staff to Fortune 500 customers such as General Motors, GMAC, Flagstar Bank, EMC Corporation, Owens-Illinois, and Detroit Medical Center.
• Created process and procedures to add value during the delivery of a consultant to a customer.
• Developed performance tracking databases and quality assurance processes to assure value and quality of delivery.
• Responsible for the P & L statements, yearly financial goals for the company, yearly kick off presentations, entertainment events, new business development, contract management, executive relationships and consultant / staff relationships.
• Worked with marketing representatives creating collateral to introduce the company to the market.
• Decision maker on all benefit offerings for employees, including health and life insurance, 401(k) packages, etc.
• Created a profitable and marketable consulting firm within 2 years of initiation.
• Continually maintained 30% gross margin.
• Grew the company revenue from $0 to $5 Million in 5 years.
• Built company from a Detroit based delivery arm to a National sales and delivery organization.
• Identified, reviewed and implemented corporate management systems that included recruiting software, CRM tools, billing and receiving financial packages, etc.
• Built recruiting methodology and structure that could scale from a single to multiple recruiters.
• Created sales methodology and structure that successfully scaled from a local to a national model.
• Designed templates and process guides for recruiting, sales, consultant management, HR Operations, and finance.
• Technical Projects (Oracle DBA Consultant through Redwood Solutions)

Confidential, January 2003 - November 2003

• Certified professional service resource utilized nationwide for DbTuner installations.
• Performed Oracle database and storage evaluation of client's infrastructure.
• Recommended technical performance improvement based on client specific database information.
• Provided knowledge transfer sessions to client personnel.

Confidential, February 2000 - January 2003

• Reconciled Development, QA, and Production databases for consistencies
• Instrumental in design of financial application estimated to have saved corporation 8 million dollars in first year.
• Mentored junior DBAs
• Provided Introductory DBA and Introductory VMS classes to client personnel.
• Successfully implemented and supported three mission-critical global financial application projects.

Confidential, April 1998 - January 2000

• Provided 24x7 support for Oracle databases using Oracle's Parallel Server on OpenVMS.
• Managed client's team of Oracle DBA's and System Administrators.
• Responsible for Hardware and Software evaluations and purchases.
• Created and Implemented Open Systems Change Control Policy.
• Led problem resolution troubleshooting team.
• Configured Oracle Enterprise Manager v1.6 running on Oracle 8.0.5.
• Provided enhancements and recommendations to Cerner Corporations HNA Millennium Clinical System.
• Implemented numerous successful technical and tuning recommendations for 500Gb, 3000 user OLTP system.
• Evaluated and implemented Backup and Recovery Strategy.
• Positioned Client for Disaster Recovery.
• Assisted with production rollout of Cerner's medical application.
• Implemented EMC's enterprise wide storage architecture including 5 Symmetrix storage boxes
• Second level DBA support for Data Warehouse application.

Confidential, Farmington, MI February 1997 - April1998

Oracle DBA Consultant

Automated Data Processing

• Reconciled databases between Development, QA, and Production
• Performed SQL tuning class for development staff.
• Performance tuning recommendations were implemented with success.
• Invoked benchmarking strategy
• Assisted Development staff with functional database designs and object creation.

Confidential

• Provided 24x7 support for Oracle v7.3.3 databases on both NT and HP-UX.
• Implemented backup and recovery strategy.
• Upgraded 9 Oracle databases.
• Responsible for performance tuning.
• Created Oracle configuration standards for HP-UX systems.
• Knowledgeable in Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Performance Pack, NT, shell scripting.

Confidential

• Installed and configured Oracle v7.1.5 on VAX/VMS.
• Assisted in application design.
• Implemented backup and recovery strategy.
• Presently developing in-house DBA toolkit.
• Assisting with application and database conversion to NT

Confidential, Livonia, MI September 1996 - February 1997

Manager of Technology

• Instrumental in designing systems operation department.
• Planned data center relocation.
• Managed staff of 11, which included operations, system administrators, and database administrators.
• Responsible for hardware and software evaluations and purchases.
• Guided project to document batch streams and critical job flows.
• Directed effort to implement life cycle methodology.
• Presented technology group future direction and project status to Business.
• Review Team and departmental managers.
• Initiated budget planning for 1997 corporate budget

Confidential, Livonia, MI September 1995 - September 1996

Senior Oracle DBA

• Administration of 5 production and 4 pre-production Oracle databases.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plan and backup schedules.
• Provide 7x24 database support for real-time application having 500+ concurrent users.
• Lead team of oracle database administrators responsible for Oracle databases on HP, AT & T, and DEC platforms.
• Install and upgrade Oracle software.
• Train and direct efforts of associate DBA\'s.
• Continuously monitor and tune database performance.
• Review software products for purchase and create recommendations for management.
• Lead Oracle migration from AT & T platform to HP platform.
• Responsible for database strategic planning.
• Perform high-level problem resolution.
• Knowledgeable in ECO-Tools, SQL*Operator, UNIX

Confidential, December 1992 - September 1995

Oracle DBA

• Administered Oracle database containing critical financial and non-financial information on DEC/VAX cluster.
• Developed relational data entities.
• Enhanced existing applications using Systems Life Cycle Methodology.
• Created complex ad hoc reports for batch and on-line usage.
• Functioned as technical liaison between customers and vendors.

Confidential, May 1990 - December 1992

COBOL Programmer/Analyst

• Provided independent support for 62 program financial application.
• Organized technical reviews of program enhancements.
• Created customer defined reports.
• Developed flat file data loads for Oracle database.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Business Administration
Concentration: Business Computer Systems

CERTIFICATION

Oracle Certified Professional - 11g Database Administration 2011
Oracle Certified Associate - 11g Database Administration 2011
Six Sigma - Green Belt 2010