Balamurugan Muthukrishnan
McKinney,TX
Summary
Database Administrator & Developer with extensive expertise in database migration and optimization. Achieved a 79% reduction in database footprint during a major Oracle migration, while modernizing CDC architecture using Oracle GoldenGate and AWS services. Proven ability to lead data modeling initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager Database Administrator
Capital One
Plano, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Executed a successful, large-scale Oracle Database migration from Amazon EC2 to Amazon RDS for Oracle. Achieved a 79% reduction in total footprint—shrinking the database from 115 TB to 24 TB—by implementing strategic data pruning, archiving, and compression techniques
- Modernized CDC architecture using Oracle GoldenGate to stream source data changes into Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, enhancing real-time data accessibility.
- Architected automated SQL Exporter pipeline to capture database performance and critical metrics, creating central dashboards that alleviated operational alert fatigue.
- Led data modeling efforts for a new data product, supporting loan boarding modernization project objectives.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Update your Terraform or AWS CloudFormation templates to provision the new hub using the latest AL2023 AMI instead of the RHEL8 image
Senior Lead Developer
Tek Leaders Inc.
Plano, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Managing Oracle 19c Database Cluster (Data Guard) in AWS Cloud
- Install and Configure Goldengate replication within Oracle Schema & Kafka Streaming
- Executed rehydration processes for AWS EC2 instances, ensuring data integrity restoration.
- Automated Database Backups and Export to S3 bucket(s)
- Enhanced automation of disaster recovery activities, contributing to achieving diamond resiliency.
- Data Modeling for multiple teams to support Microservice Architecture
- Working with multiple Development Teams to create RDS PostgreSQL and Aurora PostgreSQL Database Clusters
- Providing Database Solutions to various development teams on their New API requirements
- Monitored cloud databases and implemented performance tuning for Oracle, RDS PostgreSQL, and RDS Aurora PostgreSQL databases.
Architect
Wipro Technologies
Plano, Texas
07.2006 - 03.2021
- Converted Various MSSQL Procedures to Oracle 11g to implement Release2 Common Loan Origination Program
- Coordinated with onsite team to review Oracle packages and procedures, ensuring successful verification of functionalities in new system.
- Migrated MSSQL 2000 Database(s) of Operational Reporting Environment (ORE) to 2005 in DWH LOB
- As a Teradata Application DBA, worked with the development team(s) to implement the New Data Model and Database Scripts
- Code Review & Re-writing PL/SQL Scripts and provide solutions for performance tuning for different teams
- Migrated On-Premises Oracle Database into AWS Cloud
- Managing Oracle 19c Database Cluster (Data Guard) in the AWS Cloud
- Install and Configure Goldengate replication within Oracle Schema & Kafka Streaming
- Automated database backups and exported to S3 buckets, enhancing data protection and recovery processes.
- Data Modeling for multiple teams to support the Microservice Architecture
- Working with multiple Development Teams to create RDS PostgreSQL Clusters
- Providing Database Solutions to various development teams on their New API requirements
- Monitoring Cloud Databases and Implement Performance Tuning of Oracle, RDS PostgreSQL Databases
System Analyst
Birlasoft Limited
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
01.2003 - 07.2006
- Worked on Windows Client Application Development using Visual Basic with MS Access and MSSQL as the backend
- Analyzed image queueing in RightFax Server, reading logs to develop Upload Module using Visual Basic.
- Worked with various teams and developed Modules like Upload, Application Work List Routing for Transaction Processing LOB for various clients like Global Consumer Finance (Australia), European Equipment Finance (France), Fleet (UK) etc...
- Maintained non-production and production environments in transaction processing LOB.
- Developed VB Application to Capture Customer Contacts from Mainframe Emulator (Rumba) Screens and make Outbound Calls Using Mosaix Dialer Application.
- Developed modules to capture payment-related columns from Mainframe Emulators (RUMBA), streamlining outbound call processes.
- Created Universe and published reports using Business Objects 5.1
- Documented procedures and business processes, facilitating knowledge sharing with stakeholders.
System Consultant
Sakshi Automation Solutions (P) Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Collaborated with business teams in transaction processing LOB to gather and clarify requirements for system enhancements
- Worked on Windows Client Application Development using Visual Basic with MS Access and MSSQL as backend
- Developed Windows applications for call center, enabling efficient outbound calling through Mosaix dialer application
- Designed and developed reports using Business Objects 5.1 to support data analysis and decision-making processes
- Worked on SQL, Stored Procedures in MSSQL to support Windows Applications' backend requirements
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applications
JJ College Of Arts & Science / Bharathidasan Univ.
Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India04-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Aditanar College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ.
Tiruchendur, Tamilnadu, India04-1996
Skills
- Database Performance Tuning
- RDMS Development and SQL
- Database Migration to AWS Cloud
- AWS database solutions
- SQL Scripting
- Data Integration
- Data Warehousing and Analytics
- Database Automation
- Databases: Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Teradata
- Database replication
- Data Modeling (Using ERWIN)
- Linux Environments: OS Patching/Kernel Updates, Shell Scripting etc
- Version control systems
- Agile Project Management
Certification
- Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science | University of Texas at Austin
- AWS Certified Database – Specialty | Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Timeline
Sr. Manager Database Administrator
Capital One
01.2023 - Current
Senior Lead Developer
Tek Leaders Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Architect
Wipro Technologies
07.2006 - 03.2021
System Analyst
Birlasoft Limited
01.2003 - 07.2006
System Consultant
Sakshi Automation Solutions (P) Limited
06.2000 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Computer Applications
JJ College Of Arts & Science / Bharathidasan Univ.
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Aditanar College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ.