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MUKESH KANNAN.R

MUKESH KANNAN.R

Summary

High-performing professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex databases. Skilled in database management systems. Strong understanding of database design and data modeling with excellent troubleshooting skills. Smart and committed to staying up-to-date with new technologies and advancements.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Oracle Database Administrator

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed servers across Production, Development, and QA environments, including large TB-scale databases.
  • Installed DB clients on Linux and Windows, oversaw RDS servers, and understood basic PostgreSQL architectures.
  • Executed RMAN backups (full, incremental) and restorations across databases.
  • Supported maintenance windows, managing DB instances and ensuring pre-maintenance backups.
  • Handled user management, including roles, privileges, and tablespaces, and optimized query performance.
  • Generated AWR and ASH reports, performed DB patching, and modified parameters as needed.
  • Provided 24/7 DBA support, utilized ServiceNow for ticketing, and conducted DDL/DML operations.
  • Performed database refreshes, decommissioning, and housekeeping to ensure optimal server performance.
  • Managed the DB Servers in different environments like Production, LDR and DR.
  • Managing the huge DB servers of size in TB’s.
  • Handling the Day to Day DBA activities.
  • Good Knowledge on Golden gate replication process like extract, pump and replicates.
  • Checking the archive DG freespace and clear the archives accordingly.
  • Working and closing the issue on SNOW tickets before the SLA.
  • Interacting with users over the slack/mail/Teams and trying to resolve their issue at the earliest.
  • Monitoring the DR environments for the synchronization and the replication of DR DB’s are happening fine.
  • Monitoring the alerts and act accordingly based on priority.
  • 24X7 support for databases and production operations teams.

Oracle Database Administrator

Inknowtech Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed servers across Production, Development, and Archive environments, using import/export utilities for data and object movement
  • Monitored server and network performance via VMware ESXi, ensuring optimal service operations and performing restarts when necessary
  • Handled database management, including user management, tablespace management, backup using RMAN and EXPDP/IMPDP, and executing SQL queries and functions
  • Created database objects, users, and managed security, roles, and privileges, including using JIRA for user management
  • Conducted database patching, upgrades, and DR drills, including server migration between DC and DR environments
  • Monitored system components (CPU, Disk, Memory) and scheduled system events with Crontab, ensuring service availability through proactive maintenance
  • Collaborated with teams to resolve incidents, perform RCA, and generate performance tuning reports (AWR, ASH, TFA)
  • Managed Oracle High Availability Technologies like DataGuard, ensuring synchronization between production and DR setups
  • Maintained proactive communication during downtimes, extracted and processed claim data, and delivered timely reports as per client requirements
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to timely delivery, providing 24/7 support for databases and production operations.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENEGINEER

Inknowtech Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed ITIL processes and Building Management Systems using the Micro Focus SMAX ticketing tool
  • Troubleshot and resolved client issues, escalating tickets or placing service calls for hardware concerns, with follow-up to ensure client satisfaction
  • Provided first-level support for application issues, including password resets and login problems, resolving over 1,000 tickets related to Outlook, password resets, and account unlocks
  • Installed, integrated, and configured Active Directory on Windows Server 2016 R2/2012, offering ongoing support
  • Acted as the single point of contact for remote support of Avaya VOIP and 3CX telephony systems for multiple Fortune 1000+ users
  • Managed email queries, provided SLA explanations, and prepared daily and monthly reports on domain management
  • Monitored SLA breaches, pending reports, and SLT targets, ensuring compliance and timely resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - EEE

K.L.N College of Information Technology
Madurai, India
06.2016

Skills

  • Data Guard
  • Database Troubleshooting
  • Backup and recovery
  • Patch management
  • Performance Tuning
  • Oracle RAC Configuration
  • Oracle ASM Management
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • High Availability Solutions
  • Memory Management
  • Incident Management

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Oracle Database Administrator

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2022 - Current

Oracle Database Administrator

Inknowtech Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 08.2022

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENEGINEER

Inknowtech Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - EEE

K.L.N College of Information Technology
MUKESH KANNAN.R