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Abrar Syed

Abrar Syed

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Oracle DBA with extensive experience at Techsoft Solutions Pvt Ltd, excelling in database management and disaster recovery planning. Proven track record in optimizing Oracle RAC and ASM configurations, ensuring high availability and performance. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective collaboration with development teams to resolve critical issues swiftly.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr.Oracle DBA

Techsoft Solutions Pvt Ltd
New Delhi
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed outage calls and resolved critical situations related to database availability.
  • Executed Data Guard builds, cloning, patching, and upgrades for Oracle 12C on Linux servers.
  • Performed RMAN active database cloning and managed RAC and ASM configurations.
  • Converted physical standby databases to snapshot standby and vice versa as needed.
  • Handled manual upgrades of Oracle databases from 11.2.0.4 to 12C and 19C, including quarterly patching.
  • Maintained data files, control files, online redo logs, and performed tablespace defragmentation.
  • Monitored database performance, generated compliance reports, and addressed parameter violations.
  • Resolved daily application issues by collaborating with development teams during SIT, UAT, and production environments.

Sr. Analyst-IT & Information Security

Allianz Technology – Pune
Pune
02.2020 - 11.2022

Administered DB2 UDB 10.1 and 11.1, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Executed fix pack upgrades to maintain system integrity.

Monitored databases using db2top, snapshots, and event monitors to prevent deadlocks.

Utilized db2look tool for extracting DDL of database objects efficiently.

Bound DB2 packages with DB2 bind tool to enhance application performance.

  • Managed user privileges to ensure secure access to databases.
  • Provided on-call maintenance support for production databases, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Resolved daily user queries and maintained SLA compliance through effective troubleshooting.

Oracle Database Support:

  • Good knowledge of Oracle Databases 11g, 12c.
  • Responding to daily user queries.
  • Troubleshooting using snapshot and event monitoring tools.
  • Handling problem tickets and meeting the SLA, S (Service Level Agreement).
  • Involved in 24/7 customer support (on-call support).

System Administrator

Wipro Technology Pvt Ltd- Pune
Pune
11.2016 - 01.2020
  • Utilized Oracle Databases 11g to manage and optimize system performance.
  • Responded to daily user queries, ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Employed snapshot and event monitoring tools for effective troubleshooting.
  • Handled problem tickets, consistently meeting service level agreements.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call customer support, addressing urgent technical issues.

Back Office Executive

EXL Service (India )Pvt Ltd- Pune
Pune
07.2014 - 11.2015
  • Processed U.S.-based insurance policies efficiently and accurately.
  • Cross-verified personal policy documents, including loans and mortgages, for compliance.
  • Ensured accuracy of individual insurance policies through meticulous verification.
  • Identified additional documentation requirements for successful policy processing.

Education

Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems

TPICIT Aurangabad Maharashtra
Aurangabad Maharashtra (India)
06-2012

Skills

  • Oracle database management
  • Database cloning and recovery
  • Oracle RAC administration
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • ITIL processes and incident management
  • Oracle ASM management
  • Linux systems administration
  • Data Guard implementation
  • Database performance tuning
  • Database security administration

Affiliations

  • Beyond my career, I engage in community service through mentoring new freshmen who want to start their careers in IT
  • Stay active by running, which helps with focus and well-being.

Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented end-to-end Oracle Real Application Clusters
  • Upgraded GRID and RDBMS from 12c to 18c and 19c for tier 0 application
  • successfully implemented standby database

Certification

  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
  • ITIL® Foundation certification

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr.Oracle DBA

Techsoft Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - Current

Sr. Analyst-IT & Information Security

Allianz Technology – Pune
02.2020 - 11.2022

System Administrator

Wipro Technology Pvt Ltd- Pune
11.2016 - 01.2020

Back Office Executive

EXL Service (India )Pvt Ltd- Pune
07.2014 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems

TPICIT Aurangabad Maharashtra
Abrar Syed