Oracle DBA/ Unix Administrator for Australian National Botanic Gardens - installation , upgrade and management of ANBG IBIS data repository. Also installed/ upgraded Confluence and Jira installations including management of pluginsAirservices Australia - oracle software installation and database creation. Configuration of administrative tasks such as backups.Department of Finance - participated in upgrade of Confluence and JIRA including numerous plugins. Consultancy included… Show more Oracle DBA/ Unix Administrator for Australian National Botanic Gardens - installation , upgrade and management of ANBG IBIS data repository. Also installed/ upgraded Confluence and Jira installations including management of pluginsAirservices Australia - oracle software installation and database creation. Configuration of administrative tasks such as backups.Department of Finance - participated in upgrade of Confluence and JIRA including numerous plugins. Consultancy included initial investigation of upgrade requirements and estimated cost as wel as development of task list and timelines. Show less

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY - Installation and support of Oracle 11g R1 RAC environments on HP-UX.PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET , CLIMATE CHANGE, ONA, OPH - admin of Solaris Unix and Oracle databases (9i, 10g) supporting Slipstream, Trim and Finance 1.CALVARY HOSPITAL - Review including monitoring and evaluation of database and operatinging systems.DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Review of DHS database environment supporting Slipstream and TRIM including implementation… Show more CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY - Installation and support of Oracle 11g R1 RAC environments on HP-UX.PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET , CLIMATE CHANGE, ONA, OPH - admin of Solaris Unix and Oracle databases (9i, 10g) supporting Slipstream, Trim and Finance 1.CALVARY HOSPITAL - Review including monitoring and evaluation of database and operatinging systems.DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Review of DHS database environment supporting Slipstream and TRIM including implementation of recommendations.AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION - admin of databases supporting TRIM, Finance 1, Aurion and inhouse applications. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE (VIC) - Upgrade Oracle Apps 11.5.4 on HP-UX and Oracle 8.1.7.3 to 11.5.10 running on HP-UX and Oracle 9.2.0.6.EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY - Installation of Oracle Applications 11.5.10 on Linux ES 3. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY - Upgrade Oracle Apps 11.5.4 on IBM AXI 4.3 and Oracle 8.1.7.3 to Oracle Apps 11.5.10 on RedHat Linux ES 3 and Oracle 9.2.0.5. Installation of 10g Release 2 on database 9.2.0.5 Oracle Apps Server Portal on RedHat Linux ES 3. TARDIS (ASSIST)- Review of RailCorp oracle databases including monitoring and evaluation of database and operating system performance and recommendations/actions for performance improvement.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ASSIST) - Remote database and application support for Oracle Financials 11.5.7 on Windows/NT servers, including SLA reports.SBS (ASSIST) - Review of SBS Oracle Financials 11.5.5 environment including reports detailing recommendations for performance and administrative improvements. ACT GOVERNMENT (ASSIST) - Adhoc oracle database and applications support to multiple ACT government agencies. Show less

SRA Pty Ltd : April 2003 – September 2004 Roles: UNIX and Database Administrator , Application Developer, Business Analyst ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA (DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE)(2 YRS) Review of database and application environments, delivering recommendations for improving the use current platform. Delivered a number of documents detailing the current configuration and recommendations for improvements covereing all aspects of database configuration including memory usage… Show more SRA Pty Ltd : April 2003 – September 2004 Roles: UNIX and Database Administrator , Application Developer, Business Analyst ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA (DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE)(2 YRS) Review of database and application environments, delivering recommendations for improving the use current platform. Delivered a number of documents detailing the current configuration and recommendations for improvements covereing all aspects of database configuration including memory usage, configuration parameters, physical and logical data file layouts, database and application level security, performance optimisation, and backup strategies. Installation and configuration of Oracle monitoring and reporting tools according to client requirements. ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE)(1YR) Design and development of Environment and Heritage contacts database. Based on documented requirements from the client, the application data model was designed and developed using Developer 2000 and prototype screens built in html. The final product consisted of a web interface driven by Oracle Application Server and Oracle database V8.1.7.3 running on Solaris. Enhancement of E&H application for processing of goods seized by customs, including major screen redesign and application alteration. Application consisted of web interface driven by Oracle Application Server and Oracle packages. Enhancement of E&H application based on VB and ASP as well as development of various small applications and tools for use across E&H applications. LAND AND WATER AUSTRALIA (6 MNTHS) Review and documentation of current infrastructure and processes requiring individual interviews of LWA staff and related organisations as well as workshops involving the whole organisation. Development of recommendations and alternatives for improving processes and procedures and for updates to infrastructure technology where appropriate. Show less

UNISYS BUREAU (6 YRS) - Oracle Database and Unix System administration for a services bureau supporting 4 Oracle Financials , 2 Peoplesoft and 1 SAP environment. The Bureau infrastructure included servers running Windows NT, HP-UX and Unixware with Oracle databases ranging from version 7.3.4 to 8.1.6. Peoplesoft 7.0 administration and support including patching, upgrades, skills transfer to client staff and resolution of help desk calls. Technical advisor to Bureau Management… Show more UNISYS BUREAU (6 YRS) - Oracle Database and Unix System administration for a services bureau supporting 4 Oracle Financials , 2 Peoplesoft and 1 SAP environment. The Bureau infrastructure included servers running Windows NT, HP-UX and Unixware with Oracle databases ranging from version 7.3.4 to 8.1.6. Peoplesoft 7.0 administration and support including patching, upgrades, skills transfer to client staff and resolution of help desk calls. Technical advisor to Bureau Management including planning for upgrades, assessment of client requests for possible impact on SLA’s and management of internal processes and procedures. Client liaison and support through second tier help desk. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE (1 YR) PeopleSoft Oracle database administration. Second tier help desk providing support to application administrators. PASSPORTS AUSTRALIA (6 MNTHS) Analysis and documentation of Passports Australia current infrastructure, processes and dependencies. This required extensive interviews involving Passports Australia as well as related organisations such as DFAT, Federal Police and the Australian Customs Service. System design plan and costing. Development of a implementation plan based on current infrastructure and Passports Australia’s desired direction. The implementation plan was used as the basis for a request for project funds from DOFA. Show less