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Karim Orabi

Draper,UT

Summary

Results-driven database and cloud expert with over 15 years of experience managing mission-critical systems in both on-premises and cloud environments (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS). Deep expertise in database architecture, high availability solutions, replication, performance tuning, automation, and system governance. While specialized in Oracle, I bring extensive hands-on experience in database principles applicable to MySQL environments, with a proven ability to rapidly adapt and lead database platforms.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principal Analyst | Project Manager

Oracle America
10.2015 - Current
  • Manage and supporte large-scale database environments in cloud (OCI) and on-prem, ensuring 24/7 availability and performance.
  • Conducted complex database troubleshooting, replication issue resolution, and proactive performance tuning.
  • Automated recurring tasks using scripting and SQL, improving system reliability and reducing manual effort.
  • Provided architectural governance and enforced database best practices across global deployments.
  • Supported key DevOps operations, collaborating closely with service engineers to resolve infrastructure and application issues.
  • Participated in patching, upgrades, and system migrations with zero downtime during business-critical hours.
  • Conducted root cause analyses, significantly reducing recurring database incidents.
  • Supporting Logging Analytics, Application Performance Monitoring, Database management and OS Management.

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Oracle Egypt
01.2011 - 10.2015
  • Global technical lead, resolving complex Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle database, Oracle E-Business, Oracle DataGuard and Operating Systems issues including replication errors, tuning bottlenecks, and high-availability design across multi-region environments.
  • Created knowledge base articles and internal training focused on database architecture and performance.
  • Work on Oracle Exadata discovery on the Oracle Enterprise Manager

Senior Lead DBA

Informatique
09.2006 - 12.2010
  • Designed and implemented enterprise-scale database solutions with Oracle RAC and replication, closely mirroring MySQL HA principles.
  • Led initiatives for database monitoring, automation, and performance improvement—cutting query times by 40%.
  • Backup, Scripting, performance Turning and managing Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Weblogic Servers, RUEI and Oracle Streams.
  • Creating complex scripting using in API integration, Performance Tuning and Data Migration.
  • Creating Data Modeling schemas for new Projects using Java Development and Oracle Database.
  • Oracle Forms and Reports Developer.

Education

M.D. - Information Systems

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
11-2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Modern University For Science And Arts
08-2005

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Middlesex University in UK
06-2005

Skills

  • Database Platforms: Oracle (9i–19c), MySQL (concepts & architecture), Replication, RAC, Data Guard
  • Cloud Technologies: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, Cloud Migration, Monitoring, Automation
  • Scripting & DevOps: Shell scripting, SQL/PLSQL, Ansible basics, Git (workflow integration)
  • Database Ops: Installation, backup/recovery, patching, upgrades, performance tuning
  • Tools & Practices: Log Analytics, APM, Operational Insights, Root Cause Analysis, Agile Methodologies
  • NoSQL Concepts: Exposure to MongoDB & DynamoDB structure and support operations
  • Oracle Database 10g till 19c (Working on Database 24 ai)
  • Oracle RAC, Dataguard, Streams, RUEI

Languages

English (Fluent)
Arabic (Fluent)

Awards

Oracle Outstanding Individual Award, Multiple Team Excellence Awards, Ranked 2nd in Major (B.Sc.)

Timeline

Senior Principal Analyst | Project Manager

Oracle America
10.2015 - Current

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Oracle Egypt
01.2011 - 10.2015

Senior Lead DBA

Informatique
09.2006 - 12.2010

M.D. - Information Systems

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Modern University For Science And Arts

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Middlesex University in UK

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