Ashok Kumar
Southington,CT
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manager with a proven track record at Timex Group USA Inc, specializing in Oracle DBA and project management. Expert in leading global database initiatives, significantly reducing costs through strategic migrations and consolidations. Recognized for exceptional team leadership and mastery in Oracle Apps administration, driving seamless multi-terabyte ERP implementations and disaster recovery solutions.
Accomplished management professional adept at building high-performing teams. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Committed to delivering results that exceed expectations while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Database Administrator
Timex Group USA Inc
Middlebury, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Directed operations of a multinational DBA team in maintaining databases and applications worldwide.
- Directed setup, transitioning, and safeguarding of database systems.
- Drove large-scale Oracle ERP applications (R12, 11i) with intricate multi-node configurations.
- Managed multiple IT and DBA-oriented projects simultaneously.
- Oversaw SLA management, optimized resource allocation, and facilitated vendor collaboration.
- Spearheaded global implementations, database migrations, and disaster recovery solutions
Manager, Database Administrator
Timex Group USA Inc
Middlebury, USA
05.2007 - 06.2022
- Directed Oracle support migration to third-party providers, saving significant costs
- Led major Oracle ERP upgrades, cross-platform migrations, and infrastructure consolidation projects
- Implemented centralized backup solutions integrated with enterprise disaster recovery protocols
- Successfully managed large-scale virtualization and database consolidation initiatives
- Awarded for contributions to global database consolidation and proactive project execution
Technical Lead - Apps DBA
BearingPoint Consulting (PwC)
Bangalore, India
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Led Oracle ERP implementation projects as a technical lead for Apps DBA activities
Sr. System Executive
RAPIDIGM (Fujitsu Inc.)
Noida, India
08.2006 - 11.2006
- Provided offshore DBA support for various global clients
Sr. Consultant
Timex Global Services
India, India
01.2003 - 07.2006
- Supported Oracle databases, EBS, and related systems in a global offshore DBA team
Programmer Analyst
Timex Group India Ltd
India, India
12.1999 - 12.2002
- Developed in-house software solutions and supported Oracle DBA activities
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - IT & Management
All India Management Association (AIMA)
New Delhi, India01.2005
Diploma - Software Engineering
APTECH Ltd
New Delhi, India01.2000
Bachelor's - Commerce/Accounting
Binoba Bhave University
Hazaribagh, India01.1999
Skills
- Project Management
- Subject Matter Expert in Oracle DBA
- Oracle Apps (R12) Administration
- Linux Server Administration
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- VMware Virtualization
- AWS Cloud Services
- OBIEE
- SOA Suite
- Crisis Management Planning
- Performance Tuning
- Backup Solutions (Cohesity, Rubrik, Veritas, HP Data Protector)
- Implementation of PAM Solutions
- Team leadership
- Backup solutions (Cohesity, Rubrik, Data Protector)
Certification
- Oracle Cloud Database Services 2021 Certified Specialist
- Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2021 Certified Specialist
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 Certified Associate
- Oracle Cloud Database Migration and Integration 2021 Certified Specialist
- AWS Fundamentals: Migrating to the Cloud
Accomplishments
- Exceptional performance rating over years in a row
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Database Administrator
Timex Group USA Inc
07.2022 - Current
Manager, Database Administrator
Timex Group USA Inc
05.2007 - 06.2022
Technical Lead - Apps DBA
BearingPoint Consulting (PwC)
11.2006 - 05.2007
Sr. System Executive
RAPIDIGM (Fujitsu Inc.)
08.2006 - 11.2006
Sr. Consultant
Timex Global Services
01.2003 - 07.2006
Programmer Analyst
Timex Group India Ltd
12.1999 - 12.2002
Post Graduate Diploma - IT & Management
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Diploma - Software Engineering
APTECH Ltd
Bachelor's - Commerce/Accounting
Binoba Bhave University
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