Migrate multiple 10g/11g non-CDB databases to 12c/19c Pluggable databases (PDB).Deployed Enterprise Manager 13c Cloud Control to proactively manage production and non-production environments. Trained team members on the use of OEM13c to troubleshoot database issues resulting in over a 30% improvement in issue resolution times.Identified major performance issues with databases supporting FAB operations. Resolution resulted faster product processing times.Designed, implemented and administered quarterly database patching processes allowing for minimal interruptions to FAB processing timesDeployed databases in multiple disaster recovery environments including Oracle Data Guard and HP Service Guard.Mentor junior team members in areas of Oracle database administration, maintenance and professional growth.

Lead database architect on the CIS modernization project using Oracle's Maximum Availability Architecture. This includes the deployment of 12c Grid/RAC and 12c Active Data Guard.Implement Oracle Advanced Security measures (TDE, Data Masking) to protect PII data.Perform database performance monitoring, backups, restores and migrations.Plan and communicate deployments and upgrades in an environment with formal change control processes and compliance processes (e.g., SOX and CIP).Manage effective issue identification and resolution process including performance and tuning.Identify process improvement areas and develop improvement initiatives.

Enterprise Manager 12c Cloud Control deployment and administration. Over 1500 targets being monitored. Including 700+ Oracle databases.Provide daily and on-call support to several hundred Oracle databases.Perform 11g RAC/ASM and Data Guard administration.Perform backup and recovery tasks using RMAN and custom Unix shell scripts.

Consultant to Oracle University and its partners training Oracle professionals with various skill levels to perform the following tasks: Installation and configuration of RDBMS, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, RAC and Data Guard; Deploy unique and comprehensive Oracle RDBMS performance tuning techniques; Identify and tune high load SQL statements; Complex backup and recovery operations using RMAN; Define and deploy Maximum Availability and Disaster Recovery strategies using RAC/Grid and Data Guard

Approved by Oracle University to teach 10g and 11g core curriculums. Primary courses taught include New Features, Database Administration, Performance Tuning, Grid Control, Backup and Recovery. Data Guard, Real Application Clusters, SQL Tuning, Introduction to SQL, and programming with PL/SQL.

As Consulting Services Manager I provided direction to line managers and consultants. Interacted with, and made presentations to, client management at the appropriate levels. Managed cost center expenses at the local level. Managed consulting teams responsible for the delivery of large- scale system implementations. Prepared and/or reviewed project proposals. Directed staff to successfully analyze, design, develop, and implement complex projects. Ensured technical training/support and knowledge was transferred to client support staff. Developed and mentored junior and mid-level staff.