Database Supervisor with 17+ years of experience managing Oracle and PostgreSQL database environments in enterprise settings. Proven expertise in database administration, migration, security management, and capacity planning. Strong background in leading cross-functional teams, project management, and implementing process improvements. PMP-certified professional skilled at aligning database operations with organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Database supervisor
Neovia Logistics Services India Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Lead a team of 12+ DBAs managing Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across development, UAT, and production environments.
Oversaw Oracle 19c upgrade projects and PostgreSQL migrations from Oracle, achieving 99.9% uptime.
Implemented monitoring and alerting using OEM 13c and custom scripts, reducing unplanned downtime by 30%.
Coordinated capacity planning and storage forecasting in collaboration with infrastructure teams.
Managed security audits using DBSAT, pg_audit, and implemented encryption policies.
Mentored junior DBAs and conducted quarterly training on PostgreSQL administration and Oracle patching.
Developed SOPs for backup, disaster recovery, and patch management processes.
Installation, Configuration and update of Oracle 11g,12c & 19c using DBCA, DBUA, Backup and Recovery using RMAN, Data Guard administered for High Availability: Disaster Recovery, Database upgrade from 11g,12c to 19c
Database automation using Shell scripting for Oracle, PostgreSQL database maintenance and backups
Maintenance of Azure Databases
Comprehensive knowledge of SQL server deployment, migration, patching, troubleshooting optimization, maintenance (High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
Configured High availability solution –Clustering, Always-On, Database mirroring and Log Shipping
Performed Database Migration from On-Premises SQL environment to Azure Database in cloud
Migrated Oracle Db to SQL server DB, My SQL to MariaDB
Handling License Management for Oracle/SQL server and DB2 to reduce cost to company and saved $2.5M
Process documentation and preparation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports
Incremental TTS option has been used for less down time migration for huge database
Ensure database has security standards implemented and complies with Risk and Audit requirements
Monitor security and prevent any unauthorized access to the Postgresql database
Resolve any production data issues, Tablespace management and Role management in Postgresql DB environment
Worked on creating, backing up and restoring database in AWS EC2 instance and managing monitoring cloud tail
Create and maintain database replication on AWS RDS using GUI and CLI
Developed procedure to create Postgresql instance on AWS EC2 server.
Provides hands on technical expertise, provides senior level technical guidance to staff, project leaders and other teams as necessary.
Developed comprehensive documentation for database procedures, policies, and troubleshooting guidelines.
Led successful migration of databases to new platforms, ensuring seamless transition for end users.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new database systems or modifications to existing ones.
Increased system stability by proactively identifying potential issues and resolving them before they escalated into major problems.
Streamlined data reporting processes by automating routine tasks and creating custom queries for unique requests.
Implemented BI solution framework for business intelligence projects.
Technical Services Specialist
IBM India Pvt ltd
10.2011 - 09.2014
Worked for a team responsible for24 x 7 on-call support as well as product development support of 850+ production databases and 1200+ non-production databases running on oracle 10gR2/11gR2 including RAC database and physical standby
Automation of Database RMAN backup, Threshold alerts like (Space issues, CPU Utilization, tuning reports, Backup alerts), TDPO Configuration using shell script
Installing & Upgrading Oracle 10g,11g on top of AIX, Solaris & Windows
Database monitoring automation using Shell scripting for Oracle database maintenance and backups.
Reduced downtime, maintaining thorough documentation of incidents and resolutions to prevent future issues.
Improved overall system reliability by proactively identifying vulnerabilities and taking corrective actions promptly.
Diagnosed severity of customer issues, escalating tickets to appropriate personnel for intervention.
Senior Specialist
HCL Comnet Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2011
Installing & Upgrading Oracle 10g,11g on top of AIX, Solaris & Windows
Oracle 11gR2 RAC implementation, adding cluster nodes, Applying CPU and security patch to cluster, databases refresh using Data pump-online backup, database maintenance and administration
Worked for a team responsible for 24 x 7 on-call support as well as product development support of 40+ production databases and 20+ non-production databases running on oracle 11gR2 including RAC database and physical standby
Coordinating with Oracle for bug fixes (P1- SR)
Applying patches Oracle database according to the recommendations from oracle
Maintaining standby database (DATA GUARD) server and checking periodically for continuity of business.
IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2010
Installing & Upgrading Oracle 9i, 10g on top of AIX, Solaris & Windows
Oracle 10g Data guard implementation, databases refresh using Data pump-online backup, database maintenance and administration
Database automation using Shell scripting for database health check and regular DB backups (Logical and Physical).
Applying CPU and security patch to cluster, databases refresh using Data pump-online backup, database maintenance and administration
Mentoring team members to handle day to day oracle activities.
Reduced manual processes, automating routine tasks to free up resources for strategic initiatives.
Reduced system downtime, ensuring timely backups and disaster recovery plans were in place.
Oracle DBA
Softenger India Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 11.2007
Installing & Upgrading Oracle 9i, 10g on top of AIX, Solaris & Windows
Oracle 9i Data guard implementation, databases refresh using Datapump-online backup, database maintenance and administration
Maintaining standby database (DATA GUARD) server and checking periodically for continuity of business
Responsible for EOD and BOD process working in parallel with Application vendor
Managed tablespaces and datafiles, creating, altering tablespaces, moving, renaming datafiles
Migrated using Datapump Export/Import for small databases and non-critical databases
Planed and documented all migration steps and coordinated with different teams during the deployments
Tested Switchover and failover between data centers before migration of production databases using Dataguard
Worked with business units to define data retention, archiving/purging policy and implementation of the same to control database growth.
Managed Oracle databases, maintaining high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Education
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engg
NIST College
Berhampur, Odisha
05.2005
Skills
Database: Oracle 19c,12c, 11gR2, Oracle 10gR2, Oracle 9i, PostgreSQL, SQL server 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 and 2016
Cross-platform database migration
Oracle Products: OEM 13c, 12C, 11g (Grid Control), Oracle cluster ware, RMAN, Data pumps, ASM, AWR, ASH, ADDM, and CRSCTL
Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4x, 5x, 6x, Sun Solaris 58, 59, 510, Windows /XP/2003/2008, IBM AIX, HP UNIX 11i
Cloud database management
UNIX shell scripting expertise
Tools: OEM, TOAD, Fog light, Zabbix, Grafana, Ticketing Tools Service Now, DGbroker, ILMT, DBSAT
Team Leadership & Mentoring
ITIL & Change Management Processes
Languages: English, Hindi, Oriya
Valid Indian Passport holder
NoSQL databases
Certification
PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP-DBA) in Oracle 9i/11g.
Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Real Application Clusters 11g and Grid Infrastructure Administrator.
PostgreSQL Administration Certified
Completed certification 2016-Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure (70-764).
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
LNGG
English
Hindi
Oriya
Timeline
Database supervisor
Neovia Logistics Services India Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Technical Services Specialist
IBM India Pvt ltd
10.2011 - 09.2014
Senior Specialist
HCL Comnet Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2011
IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2010
Oracle DBA
Softenger India Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 11.2007
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engg
NIST College
Additional Information
Implementing ITIL processes - Incident management, Problem management, Change and Release management, and Request Fulfillment and Continuous service improvement.
Sound understating of project Management and currently leading team and handling projects in onsite onsite-offshore model.
Takes care of Customer escalation, attends weekly meeting with to ensure smooth customer delivery is in progress.
Worked on License Management for Oracle/SQL server and DB2 to reduce cost to company.
Experience of Database Administration in Oracle, SQL Server,PostgresQL, design, development, maintenance and production support of relational databases, business applications, new server setup, SQL Server installation, upgrade, migration.
Strong knowledge of High Availability in 11g/12c such as RAC, DATA GUARD. Have successfully implemented 2/4 Node 11gR2/12cR2 RAC Database on LINUX, AIX environment.
Strong knowledge of Oracle DB Upgrade from 11g to 12c, 12c to 19c.. Database Encryption – TDE and implement DBSAT.
Automated Database health check alert mechanism and backup recovery using Shell scripting for Oracle,PostgreSQL and DB2 database maintenance.
Migration of current data center customer environments to Azure and develop appropriate processes such as change management for the Cloud. Knowledge of Azure Database Migration Service: Migration of on - premises SQL Server database with Microsoft Data Migration.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration: Successfully migrated 10+ critical applications from Oracle 12c to PostgreSQL 13, reducing licensing costs by 25%.
Capacity Planning via OEM 13c: Implemented predictive capacity planning dashboards integrated with executive reporting.
Database Consolidation: Reduced database sprawl by consolidating 50+ databases into shared environments while maintaining performance SLAs.