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Padmanathan Venkadasamy

Frisco,Texas

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Highly motivated Results-driven leader with demonstrated excellence in implementing, migrating and maintaining IT infrastructure, database projects, capacity planning, and business process improvement for large-scale system implementation with Strong hands-on experience as Senior Database Architect & Manager with over several years of experience in Managing large DBA team, administration and monitoring, tuning of Oracle & AWS Services and Databases, in a variety of escalating positions across various industries. Extensive experience in project management, proof of concept, and performance tuning. Continually exceeds expectations by creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, and team members. Strong experience in managing large DBA team using 24x7 model for one of global customer in USA. Closely work with development teams from Dev through prod solving complex database performance problems. Responsible for Managing database security and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., SOX, SOC1, SOC2). Build complete processes and documentation and updated on a regular basis (e.g., RACI, SLA, escalation procedures, DR procedures etc…). Strong experience in executing DR using RTO, RPO. Worked with DBA team on continuous improvement, reduced cost of delivery. Experience in working multiple database technologies, RDS, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL which includes migrating database across multiple databases and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and Oracle Cloud. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager – Oracle Databases

Fujitsu North America
02.2019 - Current
  • Strong experience in setup and maintain troubleshoot Golden gate, Migrate Oracle databases from On-prem to AWS Cloud using Golden gate hub microservices, also strong experience in Golden gate Classic
  • Experience in migrating On-prem Databases to AWS RDS and Aurora using DMS, SCT and other RDBMS native tools
  • Provided expertise for defining architecture and infrastructure for applications, while passing the SAP-C01 & Oracle Cloud certification to be able to provide cloud expertise
  • Experience in integration, automation, Scaling, resilience, and performance assessments Responsible for audit & Compliance for Oracle and other Cloud Providers
  • Executed multiple critical DR test on production for cloud customer switchover to different region
  • Led the onshore DBA team who supports multiple customers and involved in recruiting and mentoring the team
  • Responsible for Quarter business review with customer, review the KPI, SLA and identify the new opportunities, develop the solution etc
  • Supported database delivery throughout the feasibility, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the infrastructure by collaborating across teams and stockholders
  • Contributed to and led technical assessments across a wide range of resource management activities, including technical or commercial due diligence assessments
  • Migrated critical databases from On-Prem to Oracle Cloud (DBCS, Compute, ExaCS, ODA) and Exadata using different methods (Logical & Physical) Implemented backup strategy based on RTO & RPO using RMAN and logical methods to Commvault, Tivoli, Cohesity Experience in managing MySQL and No SQL databases on AWS Cloud Involved in Upgrading critical databases from lower version to latest version
  • Involved in reviewing database architecture and helped in implementation
  • Understood the specific business needs and overall business strategy of the business customer, as well as helped customers with Severity Level service requests or their issues, providing Multi Cloud support
  • Installation and configuration of the engineered systems ODA and patching every quarter
  • Supported in migrating critical applications from On-Prem to Cloud (AWS, OCI)
  • Managed the Oracle ERP R12 (12.1,12.2 x with 11GR2, 19c Oracle Database: ASM and Data Guard), as well as performed environment health checks and conducted database upgrades, ODA patching, performance tuning, and grid or ASM upgrades
  • Strong on UNIX shell scripting and automation and Terraform experience on automating repetitive tasks
  • Certified SAFe architect and worked on Agile environment, including Kanban, Scrum, DevOps Git and tools
  • Helped in tuning several critical Oracle databases.

Database Manager – Oracle

HCL America
05.2015 - 01.2019
  • Ensure the delivery and operational performance of Managed Database services that meet and/or exceed the quality and service levels specified in the SLA
  • Responsible for audit & Compliance for Oracle and other Cloud Providers
  • Improved patching process of thousands of databases across multiple data centers located across the globe
  • Effectively managed Onshore/Offshore technical team for managing one of the complex projects using follow the sun model
  • Managed RAC databases on Exadata Machine as well as Legacy environment, Patched and Upgraded databases on RAC as well as on Dataguard
  • Drove process improvement initiatives to deliver efficiency within Service Delivery functions which helped to save the cost-of-service delivery by 10%
  • Design the solution for migrating Mission critical databases Oracle, SQL Server and other RDBMS to RDS, Aurora, Redshift and Exadata machines using DMS, SCT services, RMAN and export/import, transportable tablespaces in Oracle
  • Implemented Oracle engineered system like ODA, EXADATA, Patched the system and expanded the storage cell
  • Built a solution for a data lake project and implemented on Exadata as well as in one of AWS service
  • Helped in automating the Resource deployment on cloud using IaC
  • Expertise in patching the Oracle Exadata and ODA machines, PSU patches, Application patches etc
  • Worked in conjunction with architect team to develop scalable, maintainable and cost-effective Oracle & AWS architecture
  • Played a key role in aggressively delivering technical solutions in bidding proposal for future business development
  • Built highly secure cloud with highest network availability, AWS Region/Availability Zone (AZ); formulated high availability applications on AWS across availability zones and availability regions
  • Analyzed the environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement; ensure solution decisions were aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision
  • Designed, architected, and devised appropriate, innovative solutions to swiftly solve clients most complex and challenging problems across different industries
  • Improved infrastructure flexibility and stability by conducting research and suggesting enhancements based on emerging technologies within existing environment
  • Developed and implemented architectural strategies to meet current and future enterprise needs; recommended new technologies to support AWS & Oracle architecture
  • Managed 50M value project and optimized the database environments in all regions and saved the cost to customer
  • Acted as SME within Service Delivery and database support teams for process and delivery of DR planning and the execution of recovery exercises
  • Coordinate weekly and/or monthly alignment meeting utilizing agreed upon KPI and develop project deliverables for customer steering committees and leadership review
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled
  • Effectively followed written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities
  • Built and oversee a team of employees for assigned technology support area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities
  • Provided leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of technology support functions supporting business and/or technical processes
  • Managed the identification, and analysis of business, process, and technology opportunities
  • Partners with key functions to align IT strategy and initiatives in support of business strategy and goals
  • Operationalize documentation standards and quality assurance methodologies for technology support functions and ensure adherence to standards by respective team
  • Accountable for resources, budget, operations and execution and implementation of process and procedures
  • Responsible for addressing critical issues as per SLA and providing RCA to customer
  • Implemented security features on several critical databases and patching databases quarterly.

Senior Manager (Databases)- Delivery

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2004 - 05.2015
  • Led the Database & ITSM team in managing both OLTP & DSS databases using 24/7 support model for one of leading Insurance customer, provided overall direction, oversight, coaching team at multiple level
  • Worked with team Migrating 24TB size database from HP-UX to Exadata using multiple methods (Logical &Physical)
  • Accountable for resources, budget, operations and execution and implementation of process and procedures
  • Helped in Configure and Migrate Oracle instances from Legacy to Exadata, ODA and other platforms
  • Implemented the automation for DB Refresh using cold and hot backups, RMAN Backups at Enterprise level
  • Involved in Database Upgrades/automate from 9i to 10g and 11gR1 to 11gR2, 12c to 19c at large scale
  • Developed in Enterprise level improved security by implementing the patching, Policies etc
  • Hands on experience in Unix Shell Scripting for automating Alerts, monitoring, Jobs etc
  • Experience in managing both a project and support environment, Excellent communication, problem solving and client management skills
  • Provided support with Onsite/Offshore Teams, Unix team, Oracle Support and all Other admin/Support team
  • Participate in Change Meetings and Infrastructure Meetings
  • Responsible for H/W or Server sizing, capacity planning, DR (Disaster recovery) Drills or exercises
  • Involved in requirement gathering and working closely with Business users
  • Architecting, building, and maintaining cost-efficient, scalable cloud environments for the organization
  • Understanding business objectives of the company and creating cloud-based solutions to facilitate those objectives
  • Functioned as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, including the integration of new systems with existing warehouse structure and refined system performance and functionality
  • Architected, defined, and maintained cost-efficient, scalable cloud environments for organization
  • Design and migrate databases from On-Premise to AWS RDS, Aurora, Redshift and Exadata
  • Built DR strategy for regional level failures for RDS, DynamoDB and Oracle Databases
  • Implemented the security using TDE encryption on tablespaces, in AWS using KMS, CMS and SSL etc.
  • Leveraged AWS services like Lambda, Route53, S3, CloudFront, SQS, SNS, API gateway, Load balancer, EBS, EFS, Cloud Watch to drive positive outcomes and support growth prospects
  • In-depth knowledge of service industry and customer IT system which helped for quality support / services across all Infrastructure Towers including Servers, Databases, Network, Middleware, Windows admin, Devops, application support, Cloud support, 24/7 DBA Support
  • Evaluated team performance results and recommended major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
  • Oversaw Infrastructure Projects from conceptualization to completion to meet operational effectiveness and efficiencies, infrastructure stabilization, improved end user experience and productivity, Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
  • Worked closely with key client stakeholders globally to comprehend business and operations requirement and execute through global delivery model (onsite and offshore)
  • Designed and consolidated databases and migrated to Exadata Machine; created and migrated mission critical databases to Exadata; established and constructed a high availability and scalability system
  • Ensure delivery and operational performance of Managed Database services that meet and/or exceed the quality and service levels specified in SLA
  • Drove process improvement initiatives to deliver efficiency within Service Delivery functions
  • Acted as SME within Service Delivery and database support teams for process and delivery of DR planning and execution of recovery exercises
  • Identify critical risks factors and provide mitigation strategies to the support team
  • Coordinate weekly and/or monthly alignment meeting utilizing agreed upon KPI’s and develop project deliverables for customer steering committees and leadership review.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Gandhigram University
Tamilnadu

Bharathidasan University
Thiruchirappalli

Skills

  • Installation & Configuration of the Engineered Systems
  • Project Management
  • Database Management (Oracle, MySQL, DBCS, RDS)
  • Database Upgrades & Patching
  • Cloud Knowledge & Certifications (AWS, Oracle &Azure)
  • Exadata implementation and Migration
  • Preparing Functional & Technical Specifications
  • RFP’s/SOWs/KPI/Change requests/Issue Resolution
  • Extensive Customer Facing Experience
  • Recruitment/Staffing/Coaching
  • Adept at Handling Difficult Situations
  • Defining Hardware & Software Requirements
  • Integrating Hardware Infrastructure with Applications
  • Passion for Driving Change & Process Improvements
  • Datacenter Migration to Cloud (AWS & OCI)
  • Storage Expansion
  • Data Migration
  • Capacity Planning & Process improvements/SLA/
  • Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
  • Operating Systems – Linux, HP-UX, SUN Solaris, Windows
  • Hardware - Exadata, ODA, EC2, EBS, Direct Connect, Exalogic , Exlytics, EMC Disk Storage
  • Databases - ORACLE 19c, 23ai, 12c, 11GR2, Oracle RAC, Amazon Aurora, RDS, Redshift, DynamoDB, Redis, ElastiCache, Neptune and QLDB
  • Software / Tools - Oracle 11GR2 & 12C, RAC, R12 EBS Apps, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle ASM, Oracle Dataguard, Goldengate, Cloudwatch, Athena, KMS, Inspector, AWS Management Console Cloud Front & IAM
  • AWS Cloud - EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, EBS, EFS, CloudWatch, etc
  • Oracle Cloud - Compute, VCN, Fast connect, Gateway, IAM, DBCS, ADW, ATP, Exadata database service ExaCC WAF, Vault, Block volume, object storage, File storage, DTS, Storage gateway etc
  • Backup & Recovery – AWS Backup, RMAN, Oracle Dataguard, Cloud backup module
  • Domain Knowledge - Insurance, Banking, Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Manufacturing, logistics and Telecom
  • Training – AWS Security Specialty, SAFe @ for Architect, Oracle Performance Tuning, Backup/Recovery
  • ITSM tools – JIRA, ServiceNow etc
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Operations Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Talent Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Training and Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Performance reviewing
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified SAFe 6.0 Architect (ARCH)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • AWS Certified Database - Specialty
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
  • Oracle Cloud Database Migration and Integration 2022 Professional
  • Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional
  • Oracle Database 10g: Managing Oracle10g on Linux for Database Administrators
  • Oracle Golden Gate 10 Certified Implementation Specialist
  • Oracle EXADATA 11g Certified Implementation Specialist
  • Oracle EXADATA Database machine and Cloud Service 2017 implementation

Previous work history

  • Technical Analyst - Office Tiger Database Systems (Oracle DBA)
  • Oracle DBA - FEAFU Technology Solutions Private Limited

Personal Information

Visa Status: US Citizen

Timeline

Senior Manager – Oracle Databases

Fujitsu North America
02.2019 - Current

Database Manager – Oracle

HCL America
05.2015 - 01.2019

Senior Manager (Databases)- Delivery

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2004 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Gandhigram University

Bharathidasan University

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