Chandra Rathnakar

• Hands-on Principal DBA on multiple database platforms - Oracle, Informix, MySQL, AWS and Azure databases. Responsible for design, development and rewriting of new and legacy applications. Currently support nearly 160+ mission critical and public facing applications, 50 developers and 16K law enforcement users. Automated majority of DBA work with scripting and orchestration.
• Offered consulting services to Chief Data Architect and Chief Data Officer in developing data strategy and program implementation for Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Governance programs
• Managed stakeholder expectations effectively, ensuring clear communication throughout Development Life Cycles modernization projects - Triplets, Mainframe, and Cloud Data re-engineering 100+ applications and supporting 7 development teams
• Streamlined data management processes by automating routing data engineering tasks freeing up 60% of data engineer resources for new projects. - Data refreshes, PII discovery and redactions
• Reduced time-to-use for new features by adopting Agile methodologies within the Data Engineering team, and CI/CD pipeline improving release management by 400% in terms of deployments
• Promoted a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and approaches to problem solving.
• Initiated data governance project and implemented Collibra Data Intelligence platform to improve ad-hoc reporting, data science, AI, ML projects data discovery by 200%. Improved data quality by 32% in a year
• Coordinated Data Science and ML projects using AWS Pipeline and Airflow for employee attrition prevention for human resources and TAD team reducing attrition by 25%, time-to-hire by 300%.
• Experienced in leading Oracle, SQL, Informatica, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics - Tableau, Power BI, Cognos teams

• Led nearly 23 CISSPs and CAP auditors to achieve Authorization to Operate by using record number of scanning tools to audit against DIACAP standards. Achieved ATO in record four months and with in budget. This is as part of DOD's massive base realignment project.
• Increased team efficiency with effective resource allocation, task prioritization, resource augmentation and workload balancing strategies.
• Delivered high-impact scorecard to stakeholders demonstrating program value, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.

• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, eminence and adherence to company values at all times.
• Led the implementation and support of e-Procurement modules for federal clients, including Compusearch Prism Acquisitions and Grants, enhancing procurement workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
• Managed database administration, application support, and infrastructure services for FedConnect and hosted services, ensuring seamless web services installation, upgrades, and stress testing of new deployments.
• Coordinated integration of Compusearch products with major ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, and Maximo, streamlining data flow and enhancing overall system interoperability.
• Directed cybersecurity initiatives to ensure federal projects adhered to stringent security protocols, enhancing system resilience and compliance with industry regulations to enter into Defense Sector adding nearly $100 million in new contracts.

Managed infrastructure for the Banner Blue and Gray project, overseeing seamless implementation of Linux-based systems and ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.

• Oversaw bidding and proposal processes, negotiated contracts and established roadmaps with individual infrastructure vendors for $23 million Banner Blue and Gray ERP implementation project with 12+ ancillary applications.
• Managed cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment for optimum performance and results.
• Spearheaded project planning and management efforts to improve infrastructure for Sungard ERP systems.
• Led cybersecurity initiatives, applying CISSP principles to safeguard infrastructure and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and university security protocols.
• Conducted business analysis to assess system requirements, improving project outcomes by aligning technical solutions with client business objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.