TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Databases: Oracle Applications 10/11i/R12/ Oracle 7/8i/9i/10/11/12, SQL Server 7.0/2000/2008 and DB2, OLAP, OLTP, Exadata X3

Platforms: Windows 95/NT/2000, HP, AIX, Linux, Solaris and SAN (Brocade/Cisco) Storage. Citrix, AWS and Microsoft Azure, VM Ware, Cloud +.ERP GL, AP, FA, MFG, Cash Management, HR, AR,(11.5.1 - 11.5.8) Siebel, Hyperion, Retek RMS, RDW, SAP and 9iAS

Backup and Recovery: RMAN, Veritas, Brbackup, Brarchive, RAC, TSM, EMC (Clariion, Celerra, Symmetrix), Shark, Segate, Legato, HACMP, Netbackup, Oracle ASM, OCFS, Data Guard, Oracle RAC, Oracle Grid Control, Oracle Collaboration Suite

Performance and Tuning: Statspack, Oracle Performance Tuning Pack, CCMS, SAP DBA, SAP Gui, Explain plan, OEM, utlbstat, utlestat, Toad, SQL Navigator, Erwin, BMC Patrol, Precise, SQLplus, Server Manager, ETL (Cognos and Informatica), SQL Loader, RAC, OPS, SQL Bactrack, Developer 2000 and SQL Lab

Languages: C/C++, Cobol, Java, Visual Basic, JDBC, PL/SQL, UNIX Shell, HTML, Pro-C, Batch scripting, ODBC, OBIEE 10g/11g, Informatica 8/9, SOA 10g/11, Sabrix

Misc Oracle forms server: Workflow, Discoverer, ADI, 6i reports server, Apache, Cognos, PVCS, Replication and Parallel Server, Application Server, TOGAF 8.1/9.1, Salesforce 31.0, VM Ware ESX/Vsphere, Cloud, Salesforce SaaS, IaaS, EMC, Netapps, Virtualization

Project Roles: Lead Oracle Apps DBA, DBA Manager, Principal Consultant, Management Consultant, Solution Architect, Program Manager, IT Project Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - Houston, TX

Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design and document moving Exadata, Oracle E-Business Suite R12, Oracle RAC and other Oracle core services application such as Hyperion, OBIEE, Oracle SOA suite to VBLOCK 540, SimpliVity Hyper Converged and AWS. This includes Oracle databases versions 10g/11g and 12c.
• Wrote a best practice guide for migrating Oracle and Corporate applications from Physical to Virtual.
• Head meetings on ensuring that best practices for migrating to virtualization was upheld
• Meet with project managers, leads and direct heads on mapping the best method to migrating to the new environment
• Design and architect POC (Proof-of-Concept) for data center migration from client/server application and platforms from to cloud environment on AWS which includes AWS VPC and Amazon Glacier.
• Lead the effort in performance assessment which includes using AWRs to get to the root of the problem.
• Interface with the customer stakeholders, solution architects and enterprise architects.
• Participated with the pre-sales effort through detail presentations, POC and communicating with the stakeholder to understand and map out the best solution.
• Provided leadership by guiding the client through the benefits and features of the propose solution.
• Architect clone, patching and backup strategy for Oracle E-business R12 financials on AWS
• Design architecture in deploying Oracle databases from a physical environment to Amazon Cloud
• Develop poofs-of-concept to convey to clients the benefits of moving from a physical to a virtualization
• Defined project scopes and objectives and developed a detailed work and migration plan
• Conduct presentations on best practices for migrating to the new Data Center
• Work with client on developing and testing the migration strategy and thus ensuring the success of the migration
• Guide the design and migration on the new platform as well as coached and mentored team on Oracle Best practices on migrating to VBLOCK 540 and SimpliVity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map out an IT Project scope and vision

Confidential - Houston, TX

Enterprise Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, install, patch, clone, maintain, performance and tuning, upgrade and backup Oracle Application R12.2.4, Oracle 10g/11g databases.
• Architect, design, install, upgrade and backup SQL Server 2008 databases
• Architect, Integrate, Design, maintain and install SOA application with e-Business Suite
• Monitor all database using GRID as well performance and tuning.
• Responsible for creating solutions for US based clients to meet their SAP/Oracle application needs. environment.
• Reduce client Infrastructure platform by migrating core applications to AWS
• Conduct an AWS presentation on it’s benefits and savings which includes reliability, scalability and AWS IAM (Identity Access & Management) security feature.
• Architect and test Data Center consisting of Microsoft Clustering, RAC, Data Guard.
• Assist functional team with modules such as SCM, AR, PA, ASCP, GL and Demantra in Oracle Application R12.2.4.
• Assist with using DevOps automation tool Chef.
• Perform backups/recovery using RMAN and Data Guard as well as setup and install RAC.
• Install, upgrade, migrate, tune and monitor Oracle 10g/11g databases.
• Lead the effort in migrating Oracle databases from a Physical environment to Microsoft Azure
• Consults within the IT organization to develop appropriate support for IT centric projects from various technology and service departments; integrate activities with business units, corporate departments, and IT departments to ensure the successful implementation and support of project efforts.
• Responsible Planning and managing workload of Developers, DBA’s and Infrastructure team
• Work with technical architects to approve technical design docs as well finance budget for all IT projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map out an IT Project scope and vision
• Steer weekly meeting to gauge the timeline and the scope of the project
• Involved in vital planning for infrastructure setup for the Health Care System
• Responsible for managing DBA’s and developer through Oracle Application implementation
• Provides input to the development of corporate IT standards and policies to ensure compatibility and integration throughout the company.
• Lead team of people who have responsibility for strategy and development, including systems and application development.

Confidential - Houston, TX

Enterprise Solution Architect/Project Management

Responsibilities:

• In charge of database management and service delivery for 10 simultaneous projects throughout the Western Region. Directed the work of 25 Database Administrators, Architects and developers delivering database and Infrastructure architecture solutions to top tier corporations.

Confidential - Houston, TX

Principal Consultant/Oracle Apps DBA/Enterprise Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Completed multiple projects on behalf of Confidential ’ diverse client base. Contributed to pre-sales through the analysis of current infrastructure and the delivery of technical presentations highlighting proposed solutions to improve performance and productivity. Managed full project lifecycle, leading teams of DBAs, Developers and Business Analyst in 11g SOA implementations and OBIEE with E-Business Suite

Confidential - Houston, TX

Principal Consultant/Sr Oracle Apps DBA/ Enterprise Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Solution Architect for R12.2.3 (GL, SCM, AP, AR, FA, MFG), OBIEE, SOA Implementation and integration. Directed a team of SOA developers, technical architects and OBIEE developers on building solutions for global communication company.
• Created Release Management process for IaaS Cloud offering as well as participated in pre-sales, RFP, RFI, SOW which include detail presentations to client base and direct heads such as CIO and Directors. Budgeted, architect, scope and completed a scalable infrastructure for an ERP System which includes SAN, Cloud, Microservices, Network and Virtualization
• Responsible for support, Install, clone, patch, maintain, Oracle R12.2.3
• Restructure Oil & Gas ERP solution to for the Supply Chain utilizing AWS to increase the scalability of the application
• Conduct a POC (Poof - of-Concept) for AWS offering by migrating batch processing to the AWS platform
• Project managed the SDLC of multiple projects which include procedural manuals operations
• Solution Architect for SOA development for a global pipeline company located in Canada.
• Directed Database Administrators and Functional in an Oracle R12.2.3 implementation. This includes creating technical and functional specs, installing, patching and monitoring all R12 instances. Created best practices documentation for the Oracle R12.2.3 implementation as well as Oracle 11i upgrades to Oracle R12.2.3.
• Created technical design documents using tools such as EA Sparx, TOGAF and TOS Team
• Led Governance meeting to ensure that rules were enforce as it relates to the reuse of SOA services
• Work with technical architects to approve technical design docs as well finance budget for all IT projects
• Created best practices documentation for Oracle R12.2.3implementation as well as Oracle 11i upgrades to Oracle R12.2.3. This include modules such as AP, AR, GL, FA and MFG.
• Work with third party vendor to ensure the appropriate hardware was acquire for the right project, thus ensuring that it adhere to the IT budget
• Led a team of DBA in Oracle R12.2.3 implementation. This include installing, patching and monitoring all Oracle R12.2.3 instances.
• Led a $30million upgrade of Oracle 11.5.10.2 to 12.1.3 and the migration of Oracle applications and databases from HP to Linux and AIX.
• Documented Business/System requirements using EA Sparx
• Participated in pre-sales activities which include RFPs and SOWs
• Assist functional and technical team in creating functional and technical specs as well as assist in (AP, AR, GL, FA, Pricing and Procurement). Administer and tune 11i Application using tools such as DB Control, Grid, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWR, Oracle Diagnostic utility and ADD.
• Solution Architect for a $50 million project encompassing the design and integration of SOA and 12.1.3 for a large Canadian oil and gas company. This resulted in saving the company over 4.2 million year in maintenance for their previous architecture and software.
• Reduce IT expenses and improve SLAs by implementing vCloud and streamline data center and incorporating new procedures and processes. The SLA compliance improve from 80% to 98% .
• Managed customer requirements for VMware-based solutions to the vCloud Suite to meet functional and business requirements of a range of clients
• Design, Architect, Install, Clone, patch and day-to-day maintenance of Oracle Apps R12 application, SOA and OBIEE.
• Use AWS CloudFormation with Chef to deploy customer front and backend stack into it AVPC (Amazon Virtual Private Cloud)
• Led a team of DBA, Developers, Solution Architects and Business Analyst in 11g SOA implementation for pipeline and telecommunication Company.
• Created System and Design documents for building SOA 10/11g Applications using EA (Enterprise Architect) and Top Team. Upgrade/clone 10g SOA Application to 11g.
• Created solutions for building SOA applications for communication company which includes working with the Business Analyst and developing System and Design requirements.
• Managed the merger of IT applications between newly acquired Business and existing Business. Responsibilities include being; Lead Oracle Apps DBA. Lead a team of DBA’s as well as developers. Provide assessment of the client to upgrading Oracle 11.5.10.2 to Oracle Applications 12. 1.3 as well as Migrating Oracle Applications and databases from HP to Linux and AIX.
• Consult with managers and users on resolving issues. Architect and design hardware for E-Business Suite Dev, test and Production.
• Architect and design E-Business Suite and OBIEE on VMware. Report and assist Managers and IT staff regarding projects, assessments, State of Work and technical assignments
• Delivered a multi-million dollar SOA implementation. Restructured the client order-to-cash system, which included design, testing and integration of the Oracle 11i full development lifecycle and management of an offshore technical team. Architect, Integrate and design Oracle R12, Informatica, SOA and OBIEE on VMware.
• Collaborate and provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to direct reports, support staff, business units, users, managers, supervisors, offshore and team leads and other IT department staff regarding projects and/or technical tasks and assignments to understand the challenges and map out and implement a timely solution.
• Installed, built and upgrade 9i databases to 10g and Oracle Applications 11.5.9 to 11.5.10.
• Lead over eight DBA’s and UNIX administrator. Led the strategy and integration for ERP implementation as well as a team of developers to build and web applications using Java/J2EE
• Utilize EA (Enterprise Architecture) software to design and build web services such as WSDL, XML, UDDI, J2EE, SOAP, Web Logic and Adapter technology. Architect, design, install, patch, clone, maintain and backup Oracle Application R12 databases.
• Architect, Design, Integrate, maintain and install SOA, Salesforce, Oracle Apps R12, OBIEE and Informatica. Assist functional team with modules such as FA, AR, PA, GL, HR, ASCP, Asset Management, Order Management, Logistics and Demantra
• Architect and design RAC solution on AIX platforms backups as well as setup of RMAN.
• Revitalized a struggling Oracle upgrade. Directed the upgrade of 9i databases to 10g as well as the upgrade of Oracle Applications 11.5.9 to 11.5.10 on behalf of this large client in the oil and gas industry.
• Create business use cases and transform them into ERP solution for the client Order-to-Cash system
• Led a team of 3 database administrators in the management of a SAN storage infrastructure. Directed and supervised the migration of several 11i applications from Linux to AIX.
• Plan, architect and completed an in-depth infrastructure assessment within a large healthcare organization for the potential upgrade of 11.5.9 to 11.5.10. Following recommendations, selected to lead the Oracle upgrade.
• Conduct a presentation on IAM (Identity & Access Management) security features which also highlighted restriction of network, ports and login restrictions.
• Architect, design, plan and manage global Oil & Gas ERP solution to restructure the Supply Chain on AWS and assist in the configuration of AWS Auto Scaling of the application.
• Administer and tune 11i Application using tools such as DB Control, Grid and Oracle Diagnostic utility.
• Managed data center while simultaneously directing an Oracle system implementation.
• Technical Lead for the implementation of Oracle 11.5.10. Completed extensive tuning of 11i application and created a standby database for 11i instances.
• Install and configure Oracle Discoverer and Single Sign On as well as 11i tuning using AWR and DB Control and provide documentation on best practices upgrading 11.5.9 to 11.5.10
• Provide extensive tuning of 11i Application utilizing the Oracle Diagnostic Tool and DB Control.
• Directed a team of 13 in the upgrade and implementation of 9i 11.5.9 Oracle applications to 10g 11.5.10. Implemented RAC (Real Application Clusters) on production and test machine. Designed and tested backup and recovery strategy
• Install, upgrade, clone 9i 11.5.9 Oracle Apps to 10g 11.5.10. which include managing Business Analyst and technical design team during the implementation of E-Business Suite.
• Led the effort with SAN architect to ensure optimization of the 11i instances
• Delivered multiple projects with a focus on Oracle 8i/9i Enterprise Database/Data Warehouse systems as well as 11i Application Server and Oracle Collaboration Suite.
• Performs all roles related to analyzing, designing and implementing Oracle 8i/9i Enterprise Database/Data Warehouse systems for data mining as well as Implementing 11i Apps Server and Oracle Collaboration Suite (includes Portal Server).
• Effective project management Technical skills for execution of activities such as estimating, planning, resourcing, communicating, engineering, measuring, tracking, reporting, and documenting.