Oracle Database Administration Resume Profile
Chicago, IL
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Experienced in managing IT database environments to support business functions as well as enhancing team members value through knowledge exchange and improving communication perceptions. Proficient in database administration functions including staff development, project management, auditing, database software installation and upgrading, security analysis, business intelligence, capacity planning, backup/recovery and disaster recovery scenarios.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
IT Technology and Skills
Oracle Certified Database Administrator for Oracle releases 7.3, 8.0, 8i , 9i and 10g,. Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Internet Directory, parallel query, performance tuning, auditing, security, partitioning, replication, recovery, data warehousing, Shell scripting, monitoring software, SOX compliance, PeopleSoft and SAP ERP systems.
Operating Systems and Hardware
Unix HP UX, Sun Solaris, AIX , Linux Red Hat , and Windows, RAID Disk array, HACMP, SAN technology.
Knowledge and Abilities
Planned, built and enabled database environments for ERP and vendor systems. Evaluated, developed, implemented and maintained security compliance systems to meet critical business security needs. Expert in troubleshooting with a passion for resolving issues that span across departments. Advanced leadership and team building skills.
Professional Experience
Confidential
Oracle Database Administration
- Managing and reporting of risk mitigation and re-engineering process improvements for the database environment.
- Responsible for security awareness and implementation for IBM customers consistent with contract compliance.
- Investigating and resolving security violations and vulnerabilities by developing common sense procedures.
- Developing database security and auditing policy for meeting IBM and corporate client requirements.
Confidential
Senior Database Engineer
- Installation and support of database software and tools such as OEM, TOAD and Oracle Internet Directory.
- Monitoring of database alert conditions and resolving issues across functional departments in a timely manner.
- Tuning databases by investigating SQL code, memory usage, data storage, contention and data locks.
Confidential
Manager, Database Administration
- Managing Oracle and SQL Server staff of 14 for optimal database performance for critical 24/7 databases.
- Partnering with the Unix and Storage groups for capacity planning, disk tuning and disaster recovery.
- Analyzing performance metrics for customer service level agreements and implementing improvements.
Confidential
Manager, Database Administration
- Managing staff of 4 DBAs maintaining over 150 Oracle databases including OLTP and Warehouse applications.
- Developing and executing Oracle software upgrade paths including applying security patches.
- Improving staff knowledge of the business functions and how they relate to Database Administration.
Confidential
Senior Database Administrator
- Responsible for Oracle databases including performance and tuning, capacity planning and upgrades.
- Developing Oracle backup and recovery procedures and developing initiatives in data warehousing.
Confidential
Senior Database Administrator
- Managing the Oracle database support functions including backup/recovery and performance tuning.
- Supporting business functions by managing database systems including Oracle, DB2, DMS II, IDMS and IMS.