David Bates
Albany
Summary
Accomplished Database Administration Lead with a strong focus on cloud-based infrastructure design and successful data migrations. Known for exceptional leadership and technical expertise, consistently achieving project goals and enhancing system performance.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Database Administration Lead
General Electric Corporate Holdings
Schenectady
10.2018 - Current
- Key player in deployment of IDCS for identity management for various Oracle ERP's in multiple businesses
- Developed and supported database package for provisioning application users to IDCS
- Transitioned SSS DBA support from Genpact to Oracle OMCS
- Designed infrastructure model for cloud-based SSS.
- Key player in the migration of SSS from Exadata to Microsoft Azure.
- Supervised multiple database and application upgrades
- Led SSS DBA migration from OMCS to Genpact.
- Assumed leadership of Corporate IDCS implementations
- Led migration of SSS from Corporate to Aerospace Azure
SSS Database Administrator
General Electric Corporate
Schenectady
03.2004 - 10.2018
- Teamed with SSS application team to design/build infrastructure for Apache/Tomcat custom applications for EBS
- Patching, installation, upgrades of EBS, and bolt-ons.
- Designed and developed Disaster Recovery Automation Framework
- Design and implementation of monitoring and process management scripts
- Played key role in migrations of SSS from Solaris to in-house Linux and later Exadata/Exalogic
- Designed and implemented SSS automation framework for cloning EBS from production to development
- Led multiple automation initiatives, facilitating DBA productivity.
- Continued lead role for SSS Web Administration.
Web Lead - SSS
General Electric Corporate
Schenectady
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Teamed with Oracle Consulting to deploy and integrate Apache and Jserv-based Source-to-Pay software.
- Key player in the deployment of SSS B2B integrations.
- Installation and integration of various bolt-ons
Developer
GE Corporate Research & Development
Niskayuna
03.1995 - 12.1999
- Designed and implemented EBS reporting infrastructure
- Deployed Business Objects to financial analysts.
- Implemented a proof of concept (POC) of web-based front ends for EBS Reporting.
Developer
GE Corporate Applications
Schenectady
01.1994 - 02.1995
- Supported CSPOTS system for Corporate Benefits
- Supported CSPOTS system for Corporate Benefits
Systems Librarian
General Electric Research & Development Center
Niskayuna
06.1990 - 01.1995
- Specified and integrated library automation systems.
- Developed bolt-ons to Library Automation Systems.
Librarian
General Electric Research & Development Center
Niskayuna
10.1979 - 06.1990
- Provided literature searches for engineers and scientists
- Performed various library functions
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Union College
Schenectady, NY05-1990
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Albany
Albany, New York, NY05-1980
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton05-1976
Skills
- Technical leadership
- Database management
- Web administration
- Project management
- Problem analysis and resolution
Languages
C/C++, Java, Python, Perl
Professional
SQL, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting
Professional
Timeline
Database Administration Lead
General Electric Corporate Holdings
10.2018 - Current
SSS Database Administrator
General Electric Corporate
03.2004 - 10.2018
Web Lead - SSS
General Electric Corporate
01.2000 - 03.2004
Developer
GE Corporate Research & Development
03.1995 - 12.1999
Developer
GE Corporate Applications
01.1994 - 02.1995
Systems Librarian
General Electric Research & Development Center
06.1990 - 01.1995
Librarian
General Electric Research & Development Center
10.1979 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Computer Science
Union College
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Albany
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Binghamton