Senior Support Analyst and Database Administrator Resume Cambridge, MA - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Senior Application and Database Support Analyst
Making database - intensive applications run reliably, seamlessly, and invisibly
Applications and Database Support Analyst with years of success managing error-free, multi-tier, applications running on Oracle and SQL Server database technology. Deep technical expertise, with refined root cause analysis/problem solving skills and excellent grasp of the business implications of technical decisions; a facility with language to explain complex technical issues to non-technical staff; and a team-focused work ethic that encourages collaboration among all stakeholders.
Furnished "leadership through knowledge" for a global team of hundreds in 20+ database migration to Oracle's Exadata platform. Ensured that complex client- and web-based applications were expertly reconfigured to vendor standards in support of the new platform, resulting in the shrinking of maintenance and operational costs.
Reconfigured business-critical suite of six databases and related applications to avoid tens of thousands in product delay costs and ensure timely, trouble-free product development research in highly regulated, deadline-sensitive business environment.
Achieved 99%+ uptime with zero data loss by revamping the design, build, and operational management of databases, data warehouses, and servers for global Japanese biotech company.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Databases: Oracle Database through 12c, Microsoft SQL Server (through 2008)

Platforms: Linux, HP, IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, Microsoft Windows (client and application and web servers)

Software: IIS, Apache Tomcat, Weblogic

Applications: eSirius, SciQuest EMAX, PerkinElmer E-Notebook, Accelrys/Biovia

Tools: SQL Developer, RMAN, Oracle utilities, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data Guard and Quest tools

Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Unix/Linux shell scripting

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Confidential, Cambridge, MA

Senior Support Analyst and Database Administrator

Responsibilities:

Ensured problem-free, on-schedule product research with full federal compliance. Avoided large product delay and non-compliance costs by applying deep knowledge of Oracle to reconfiguration of 6 key R&D databases and related applications.
Provided subject matter leadership in database design, build, and maintenance to multiple global teams in collaborative migration of 20+ Confidential databases and reconfiguration of related applications to more compact, cost-efficient Oracle Exadata technology.
Improved access for R&D, QA, Systems Administration, and operations teams to essential technical information by creating new, more comprehensive, continually updated document storage and access systems, and by ensuring prompt system upgrades. Cut downtime and maintenance costs by applying proactive, problem-anticipation approach in conjunction with deep Oracle knowledge to patching and upgrading of Unix, Linux, and Windows servers.

Confidential

Oracle Database/Applications Administrator

Responsibilities:

Reached better than 99% uptime, with 100% data security, by designing, building, and managing improved databases, data warehousing, and associated servers.
Migrated 30+ Oracle 10g databases to Linux Oracle 11g R2 without a single interruption to end user functions across a wide range of applications.
Improved data security by rebuilding entire Data Guard environment and writing and implementing new scripts for automatic threat monitoring and email alerts.

Confidential

Database Consultant and Developer

Responsibilities:

Delivered day-to-day support for mission-critical operations and monitoring functions for NextEra's 30-year-old, 1,244 MW Seabrook Station nuclear plant.
Maintained 100% uptime for 50+station management and monitoring units.

Confidential, Andover, MA

Technology Lead/Principal Data Base Administrator

Responsibilities:

Developed new Unix shell and SQL scripts for proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Maintained zero database downtime during multiple disaster recoveries at multiple campuses.
Upgraded and improved data access, support, and security for 12 training databases used by thousands of employees in the US, Europe, and the Far East.