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Charles Shelton

Cincinnati,United States

Summary

Skillful problem solver with proven project and program management experience. Judicious architect with proven ability to create systems that satisfy customers' needs and budgets. Dedicated manager of complex automated systems for government and industry. Reliable developer familiar with the intimate details of Oracle/SqlServer database systems. An automation and process wizard providing teams the capability to do more with less. Self-motivated Database Administrator/Developer brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retired Database/Systems Administrator

N/A
09.2020 - Current

Consultant Database Administrator

Enterprise Technologies, LLC
08.2008 - 08.2020
  • ALDOT Oracle DBA: Manage and maintain Oracle databases
  • Manage backup and security
  • Manage Performance and Database enhancements
  • Write and execute scripts to migrate applications from Dev to Test to Prod
  • Write scripts to automate database maintenance procedures
  • Design, Install, and Clone databases for new applications
  • Upgrade Oracle8i/9i databases to Oracle10g/11g/12g
  • Wrote PL/SQL program to create create multi-state permits for Alabama and Mississippi
  • Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Consultant Database Administrator

TEKsystems
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • Developed, tested, implemented PL/SQL packages to help manage database environment.
  • Managed 1.9TB, .9TB, and 400GB Oracle 9i and 10g databases in mixed Solaris/Wintel environment.
  • Performed system management and database engineering.
  • Created Perl program to automate billing bulk disconnects in Informix database.
  • Performed system upgrades and added security patches to Oracle 10g database environments.
  • Designed, installed, and configured RMAN to backup databases
  • Designed and implemented new Oracle database for in-house created ERP program.
  • Designed and implemented MySQL database for new local service offering.
  • Troubleshot and fixed performance issues.
  • Mentored new database administrator to assume database management responsibilities.

Consultant Database Administrator

Notre Dame
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Created and implemented security assessment of Notre Dame Oracle database environment.
  • Created Perl/Oracle program to scan environment for security issues and implement security enhancements.
  • Found and fixed performance issues and problems.
  • Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
  • Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
  • Enhanced reporting capabilities by designing efficient ETL processes that improved data accuracy and completeness.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Database Engineer

Southeast Telephone
10.2006 - 05.2007
  • Performed system management and database engineering.
  • Created Perl program to automate billing bulk disconnects in Informix database.
  • Performed system upgrades and added security patches to Oracle 10g database environments.
  • Designed, installed, and configured RMAN to backup databases.
  • Designed and implemented new Oracle database for in-house created ERP program.
  • Designed and implemented MySQL database for new local service offering.
  • Troubleshot and fixed performance issues.
  • Mentored new database administrator to assume database management responsibilities.
  • Contributed significantly to organization's productivity by maintaining high availability and reliability of critical database systems.
  • Gathered, defined and refined requirements, led project design and oversaw implementation.
  • Mentored junior team members through knowledge sharing sessions on advanced concepts in database engineering.
  • Resolved critical production issues by troubleshooting complex problems quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • Developed custom scripts to automate routine tasks, resulting in significant time savings for team.

Systems Analyst

Computer Task Group
01.1996 - 12.1997
  • Installed and managed Sun Solaris systems and configured applications for Cincinnati Bell Information Systems (Convergys Technologies) using Oracle databases.
  • Created database schemas, configured listeners, updated base database to conform to users' individual requirements, and loaded data prior to system production date using PL/SQL and shell programs to create the database and load data into new systems.
  • Interfaced with clients to help gather requirements for their particular application installation and was 3rd level support for complex systems and applications issues.
  • Implemented X.25 networks for Octel voice mail systems and worked with clients' network engineers to design proper interfaces and routing mechanisms for these systems.
  • Installed, operated, maintained, and enhanced SNMP workstation to monitor client alarms.

Consultant Systems Engineer

DoD Consultant
06.1979 - 09.1995
  • Setup, managed, and operated state-of-art imaging system, designed data collection computer to interface to imaging system, wrote data collection and reduction software for multiprocessing computer system.
  • Directed 12-person engineering group that designed and implemented projects from $40,000 to $2,000,000.
  • Managed projects as well as personnel to ensure timely delivery of one-of-a-kind projects for DoD.
  • Designed high-resolution, analog interface for complex optical system that resulted in increased sensitivity of 36db and reduced noise to near zero.
  • Operated and maintained parallel processing computer system that controlled Patriot air defense system during QA testing prior to its first European deployment in Germany.
  • Units received 100% acceptance rate.
  • Operated and maintained satellite tracking equipment for maximum system performance and supported first seven Space Shuttle Missions.
  • USAF, Bomb/Nav Technician # B52 aircraft.

Education

Cert - Oracle Database Management

TechSkills
Cincinnati
01.2006

Mathematics -

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01.1986

AAS - Electronics (Communications)

Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg
05.1979

Skills

  • Programming Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, Go
  • Attention to Detail
  • System Administrator (Unix/Linux)
  • Database Administrator (Oracle, MySQL)
  • Financial Oversight
  • Goal Setting
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Scheduling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Technical Support

Certification

  • Introduction to Visual Studio 2013 - Part 1
  • JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

Personal Information

Title: Retired Systems/Database Engineer

Timeline

Retired Database/Systems Administrator

N/A
09.2020 - Current

Consultant Database Administrator

Enterprise Technologies, LLC
08.2008 - 08.2020

Consultant Database Administrator

Notre Dame
06.2007 - 08.2008

Database Engineer

Southeast Telephone
10.2006 - 05.2007

Consultant Database Administrator

TEKsystems
04.2006 - 08.2008

Systems Analyst

Computer Task Group
01.1996 - 12.1997

Consultant Systems Engineer

DoD Consultant
06.1979 - 09.1995

Cert - Oracle Database Management

TechSkills

Mathematics -

New Mexico State University

AAS - Electronics (Communications)

Spartanburg Technical College

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