A highly accomplished Senior Oracle Database Administrator with 23 years of experience in the strategic optimization and management of complex, business-critical Oracle Database ecosystems, primarily on UNIX-based platforms, offers expertise that began with Oracle version 6 on SCO UNIX and progressed from an Oracle Developer role to a Managing DBA position. Core competencies include inclusive database systems direction, comprehensive database administration across the entire lifecycle (from logical and physical design to performance tuning and maintenance), directing complex database upgrades and migrations (including phased transitions from Oracle 11g to 12c, 18c, and 19c with near-zero downtime), and ensuring robustness and availability through high-availability architecture engineered with Oracle Data Guard and RAC. Proficient in performance optimization, automation via custom UNIX shell scripts, and providing expert consultation to development teams for SQL optimization, the administrator also leverages Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis. Knowledge dissemination is demonstrated through the authorship and delivery of intensive technical training courses, complemented by professional affiliations, certifications, and recognition as a six-time Oracle Support Most Valued Contributor.
- Professional Affiliations and Certifications:
. Member of the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG).
. Professional Member of the Oracle Quest Community.
. ACM Senior Member.
. Oracle My Oracle Support Community (MOSC) - Six-time recipient of the Oracle Support Most Valued Contributor award.
. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
. Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) Certified Expert (OCE).
. Oracle Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE).