Nikhil Chandiwala

Seasoned Oracle DBA with proven track record of productivity and efficiency in database design, development and management. Specialize in SQL tuning, RMAN backup and recovery techniques, Golden Gate data replication and automation using Shell Scripting. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and effective communication to ensure seamless database operations and support organizational objectives.

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Architect Associate Certification
• Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional
• Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Certified Specialist
• Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate

MultiPlan (NY, 47 Months)

• Support for Mission Critical Databases ensuring availability, performance, and security of databases.
• Implement monitoring solutions like OEM/Solar Wind to detect issues proactively.
• Establish backup and recovery strategies using Rubrik.
• Identify repetitive tasks and develop scripts or workflows to automate them by utilizing tools like Ansible, or custom scripts for automation.
• Implementing Virtual Private Database for PHI data in guarded environments.
• Research and evaluate new technologies/features relevant to the client environment. Conduct proof-of concept tests to assess feasibility and benefits.
• Collaborate with application teams to understand their database requirements, provide guidance on database access, performance tuning, and deployments.
• Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments.
• Maintain knowledge repository for known issues and best practices in Confluence and share with team members.

Royal Mail (UK, 26 Months) 

• Providing 24 7 support in a shared services team for mission critical databases varying from 11g to 12c without container.
• Sync with cross-vendor and executing tasks following demarcation.
• Proactively resolving issues from the alerts via OEM.
• Document and standardize processes for consistency using Confluence/Sharepoint.
• Performing database upgrade/patching with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application teams to understand their database requirements, provide guidance on database access, performance tuning, and deployments.
• Mentoring team members and managing cross-skill trainings. CGI Advantage, 24 Months, Performing database creation, management, upgrade, migration.
• Performing database backup using RMAN and DataPump.
• Managing database schema, roles, privileges based on need-to-have access.
• Performing deployments along with AppDev.
• Setting up OEM agents, alerts and SLAs.

Equity Insurance (UK, 28 Months)

• Learning new development language RTM for the client.
• Supporting development for new functionalities in the application.
• Resolving issues as per priority and SLA defined.
• Scheduling and executing deployments over weekend during maintenance window.
• Managing MID - Motor Insurance Database for the client.
• Performing SCM related tasks for baseline creation and deployment.

Capital Group (US, 6 Months)

• Worked as a shadow resource for the DBA team, ensuring 24 7 support.
• Maintaing a variety of Oracle databases ranging from 11g to 12c and Postgres.
• Performing environment refresh using datapump.
• Performing database creation, configuration and hardening as per templates.
• Managing access for the AppDev based on data classification.
• Maintaining passwords in Thycotic vault.
• Performing online patching with minimal downtime.
• Performing database upgrades.

• Active CSR participant
• Vice-caption of the House for Fun & Adventure Activities

• Received Pat On the Back award.
• Received Rising Star award.

• Total Experience: 11 Years 01 Month
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Married

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• Travelling
• Music
• Reading