John Grove

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Oracle Database Administrator at ABN AMRO Clearing @ ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
England, United Kingdom
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About John Grove

I am a strong rational and experienced person with attributes in the technical, education, general management and project management field. These attributes were built up in my early career in working with a number of businesses such as Wymarsh Heat Treatment Ltd, where I was responsible for the co-ordination of a site move from High Wycombe to Slough keeping full productivity, Shotline Steel Swimming Pools, dealing with multiple contractors constructing private leisure complexes and Walker Freight, dealing with the airline freight industry. I have also been a Director and Partner in a successful award winning business start up. In 1996 I decided to focus my career in IT and undertook a two year MSc. in IT. I spent the 15 yrs at Oracle Corp focusing on ‘Business Continuity’ (Disaster Recovery) and Maximum Availability Architecture resulting in a deep experience of both client management across multiple business sectors and the Oracle technology stack. In 2014 I left Oracle to join Kuoni owned Global Travel Services in their online hotel bookings. Here I used my knowledge of 24x7 architecture to help improve their connection management. I now work in Battersea for Allscripts, a ‘Patient Admission Systems’ supplier where patient safety is a key driver. I have an analytical outlook where I focus on the problem at hand, consider all points of view and can accept and embrace the different opinions of others, working to develop a solution. I am at my best when working to a deadline, I am focused on the task. I have developed good communication, people and excellent listening skills. I am honest with a straightforward approach and I believe I bring those attributes and much more to any potential employer. I wish to continuously further my knowledge and development. I am looking for an inspiring ‘project’ that will help me push myself and others in a positive fashion. I am an enabler. Currently at Allscripts I am overseeing the knowledge transfer to our India team.

John Grove's Current Company Details
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Abn Amro Bank N.V.

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Oracle Database Administrator at ABN AMRO Clearing
England, United Kingdom
Website:
abnamro.nl
Employees:
25998
John Grove Work Experience Details
  • Abn Amro Bank N.V.
    Abn Amro Bank N.V.
    England, United Kingdom
  • Abn Amro Bank N.V.
    Database Administrator
    Abn Amro Bank N.V. Nov 2019 - Present
    Amsterdam, Nl
  • Allscripts
    Expert Database Administrator Support Operations - Europe
    Allscripts Mar 2017 - Nov 2019
  • Ageas Insurance Limited
    Senior Systems Specialist Oracle Dba
    Ageas Insurance Limited Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
    London, Gb
    In charge of the Oracle database architecture for 4 sites from Bournmouth to Glasgow. Tasked with consolidating this to two sites, upgrading the current systems to 12c and managing the design and implementation of a new Data Warehouse for the 7 lines of business for Ageas. Systems include Oracle RAC, Data Guard Architecture including physical and Logical Standby’s and Golden Gate. The database range to multi terabyte systems, mostly on Linux but with several AIX systems.
  • Red Stack Tech
    Senior Professional Services Consultant
    Red Stack Tech Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
    Working for Red Stack Tech as part of their Professional Services Consultancy. I work primarily in the Oracle database core and MAA arena. My focus is on RAC and Data Guard.During the past year I have worked on-site for customers in Global Trading, Retail, Holiday and Travel sectors. The diversity of the work has involved migration of 250+ databases to 12c (as part of a five man team). Investigation and design of decommissioning of Logical Standby’s converting them to ADG, Migration of a web booking system 150 miles using Data Guard switchover to minimise downtime in this business critical 24/7 system. Creating of test/development systems and business continuity design and implementation. The work is varied, critical and involves communication with stakeholders and technical staff.
  • Kuoni Global Travel Services
    Oracle Production Dba
    Kuoni Global Travel Services Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
    Zurich, Zurich, Ch
    I was involved in Kuoni Business Continuity design and testing primarily from the Oracle Data Guard perspective. I was a part of the Oracle acceptance and performance testing for new projects. Involved in SQL and Database tuning with production databases of multiple terabytes, I was responsible for monitoring of the enterprise alerts within the UK and Europe. I was a key individual in the migration of Kuoni’s Swedish based databases from AIX to Linux Cloud storage. A member of the production DBA team and jointly responsible for the new release process through UAT, Pre-Production to Production. Through Cloud Control and scripts the team was also responsible for management of Oracle backup and recovery and disk space usage using ASM and file based storage.The Database estate was running Oracle Clusterware and supported Oracle 10 to 12.0.1. Most Databases were Oracle RAC but there were some legacy Single Instance databases within the BI environment. There was a mix of Online and Reporting systems the majority of which were 24/7.
  • Oracle
    Principal Training Consultant
    Oracle Nov 1997 - Mar 2014
    Austin, Texas, Us
    My area of expertise is the Maximum Availability Architecture. Mainly Training Oracle customers to use RAC and Data Guard. Knowledge of Golden Gate.My role includes tailored events to meet customer requirements.
  • Oracle
    Senior Training Consultant & Principle Training Instructor
    Oracle Jan 1997 - Nov 1997
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Provide instructor lead training courses on-line and in class to corporate and public sector organisations across multiple vertical markets, working across Europe.Specialist technical areas include:Maximum availability architecture; dealing with real application clusters and data guard. Database Backup & recovery Database performance tuning SQL performance tuningBasic & advanced administrationManagement of an ASM infrastructure Database security & networking, dealing with grid naming service and scan listenerDesign of backup and recovery strategiesResponsibilities Delivering the DBA curriculum to Oracle clients & internal staffProving bespoke events and producing the coursewareFeedback to the designers of course development for Oracle CorporationManagement of the delegates within a learning environment, providing engagement. Management of physical environment & technologyWorking as team, providing coaching to the new recruits to both Oracle and its partner communityCertification of third party training staff and assuring quality Solving technical difficulties Ability to work on own initiative and lead the programDeep expertise of the specialist subject areasKeeping up to date with the latest releases of technology and the implications for businesses
  • Stagecoach Amersham
    Principal
    Stagecoach Amersham Jan 1998 - Jan 2006
    I in partnership with my wife, purchased a Franchise territory for Stagecoach Schools, teaching Drama, Dance and Singing to children Aged 4 - 16 Yrs. This started as a single school and by the time we sold it, it consisted of three main schools and two early stages, reaching the highest value for any franchise at that time.Start up of territory opening with a full school and a waiting list.Advertising and development to make this one of Stagecoach's most successful franchises.Dealing with 180 students and their parents.Staffing and planning of the terms aims and objectives.Keeping Child protection and security up to date for all staff.Recruiting staff and ongoing appraisal of staff and students.Accounting and Salaries for staff of 10.Won ‘Franchisee of Year' award in 2001for most consistent student retention.Selling on as going concern reaching highest sale value for any franchise at that time.Most successful ‘hand over' to new Franchise ever with highest retained pupil numbers.Head Office trouble shooter for failing Franchise's.
  • Kingston University
    Mature Student
    Kingston University Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
    London, Greater London, Gb
    Joined Kingston to undertake a 2-year MSc in Information Technology and (completed in 1 year)Completed 11 week thesis on design and implementation of a Workflow Tracking System for Wiggins Teape Ltd for which I was awarded a distinctionModular programme includingProgramming, design, database design, modular design
  • Walker Freight
    Shift Manager
    Walker Freight Jan 1993 - Jan 1997
    Supervision of freight loading for aircraft (mainly night duties)Management of 15 staffCo-ordinate collections of imports (included bonded warehouse)Customer service and liaisonCo-ordination of delivery of exports
  • Shotline Steel Swimming Pools
    General Manager
    Shotline Steel Swimming Pools Jan 1987 - Jan 1993
    Building “learning” swimming for schools (70%), commercial swimming pools (30%)End to end service of swimming pool provisionDesign & construction from small pools to complete leisure complex.Plant management - filtration & heating managementWater quality management.Account managementSales & negotiationIntroduced IT systems
  • Wymarsh Heat Treatment Ltd
    Works Director
    Wymarsh Heat Treatment Ltd Jan 1980 - Jan 1987
    Heat treatment of metals to the engineering industry mostly the injection moulding and the car industry with some government work and motor racing.Responsible for the day-to-day running of this small firm with 10 employees. Oversee the workshop, to handle customer queries and prioritisation of workloadCustomer base of over 500Introduced computer based accounting system with the introduction of small business computers.Health and safety including the use of dangerous chemicals such as Cyanide, explosive gases Hydrogen and AmmoniaInstallation and maintenance of all plant and equipment.Project managed the relocated the factory from High Wycombe to Slough.

John Grove Skills

Oracle Oracle Rac Oracle Data Guard Rman Performance Tuning Oracle Dba Sql Database Design Databases Pl/sql Sql Tuning Crm Business Intelligence Oracle Application Server Solaris Data Guard Training Data Migration Technical Training Technical Course Development Oracle Discoverer Consulting Unix Enterprise Software Oracle Database Administration Database Administration Data Pump Oracle Enterprise Manager Oracle Database

John Grove Education Details

  • Kingston University
    Kingston University
    Information Technology
  • Emanuel School
    Emanuel School

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