Shivam Kamthan
Database Manager
Noida
Summary
Dynamic IT professional with over 12 years of expertise in database administration and management, specializing in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Currently serving as Associate Manager – Databases at Accenture, overseeing technical delivery, governance, and innovative solutions. Proven leadership in managing specialized database teams focused on Oracle and another on MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, excelling in resource management and client engagement. Committed to driving strategic initiatives that enhance service excellence and foster organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Associate Manager – Databases
Accenture
12.2021 - Current
- Managing database services for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB technologies.
- Leading two DBA teams: one focusing on Oracle, and another covering MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Responsible for technical delivery, governance, solution design, and end-to-end database operations.
- Participate in client-solutioning calls and manage stakeholder communication with 10 to 12 clients.
- Oversee resource planning, workload distribution, and performance management for database teams.
- Ensure compliance, patching, and vulnerability management across multi-database environments.
- Drive automation initiatives and best practices to improve service efficiency and uptime.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams for capacity management, migrations, and incident resolution.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Developed and executed project plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
- Streamlined processes through data analysis, resulting in improved workflow and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and communicate project status effectively.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and effective resource utilization.
- Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
- Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
- Upgraded PostgreSQL and Oracle environments to the latest supported versions, with multi-stage rollout planning, ensuring compliance with client security and audit requirements.
Database Lead
Accenture
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Led the Oracle DBA team, handling over 500 databases across development, test, and production.
- Managed upgrades, migrations, and support for Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c, and 19c (RAC and standalone).
- Implemented Oracle Data Guard, RMAN backups, and OEM monitoring.
- Coordinated migration of databases from third-party vendors to client data centers.
- Delivered successful on-premises to cloud migrations (Azure, OCI, AWS).
- Mentored team members, defined operational standards, and handled client escalations.
- Automated database maintenance tasks and patch deployments using shell scripting and DevOps tools.
- Responsible for getting vulnerabilities fixed that were reported for Oracle DBs for compliance.
Assistant Consultant – Databases
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Supported Oracle database environments for American Express.
- Installed and configured RAC databases, Data Guard, OEM, and GoldenGate replication.
- Acted as the SPOC at the client site and initiated offshore database support operations.
- Managed backup, patching, and performance tuning across multiple environments.
- Successfully delivered the projects, such as Oracle 12c/19c upgrades, on-premises to cloud migration, and cross-vendor & cross-datacenter Oracle DB migration with minimum downtime.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Senior Database Administrator
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
11.2010 - 08.2015
- Administered production Oracle databases for Videocon D2H with high availability setups.
- Performed installations, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
- Managed RMAN backups, restores, and data refreshes.
- Ensured database security, uptime, and compliance.
- Administered database systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Led database migration projects to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
- Developed and implemented backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and optimize database solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering
Pune09-2010
Skills
Database Technologies: Oracle (10g–19c), PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
undefinedCertification
AWS Database Specialty
Accomplishments
- Achieved cost savings through effectively helping with DB migration and upgrade automations.
- Drove database optimization and performance tuning initiatives, improving query response time by 30–40% and reducing infrastructure costs through efficient capacity management.
- Implemented automated backup, patching, and housekeeping scripts, cutting down manual effort by over 25 hours per week and reducing operational errors.
- Introduced structured governance and change management processes, enhancing delivery predictability and audit readiness across multiple client accounts.
- Mentored and upskilled team members in emerging database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), improving overall team capability and reducing dependency on external SMEs.
Timeline
Associate Manager – Databases
Accenture
12.2021 - Current
Database Lead
Accenture
02.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Consultant – Databases
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Database Administrator
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
11.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering