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Pavan Kumar Gotety

Guilderland,NY

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with 21 years of extensive experience as a Senior Oracle DBA, specializing in both on-premise and cloud database management. Demonstrated expertise in handling over 4,000 databases for GE company and managing database sizes exceeding 45 terabytes, with a strong focus on Oracle Database administration. Proficient in cloud migrations, upgrades, and automation projects that drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Skilled in a diverse range of database technologies, including MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL, with a proven track record in RAC Administration on Exadata and AWS Cloud. Adept at implementing robust backup and recovery solutions, ensuring database security, and performing performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system reliability. Experienced in designing and implementing high availability solutions, along with hands-on experience in ERP PeopleSoft administration. Recognized for delivering innovative database solutions and fostering collaborative relationships across teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Oracle DBA & Cloud Architect

Genpact
04.2005 - Current

Client GE Corporate, Healthcare and Aerospace

  • Operational Lead managing a team of 20 DBAs, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices and emerging technologies
  • Managed Oracle databases, maintaining high levels of performance, availability, and security.
  • Managing and supporting 500 databases both on-premise and Cloud RDS instances.(24/7 support)
  • Implemented oracle basic compression on large scale data warehouses, resulting in a 30% reduction in storage costs and 20% improvement in query performance
  • Led the migration of 200 + Oracle databases to AWS RDS, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs
  • Implemented Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery, achieving a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 15 minutes
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive database security strategy, including data encryption and access controls, ensuring compliance with GDPR and PCI-DSS standards
  • Collaborated with development teams to optimize database performance & queries using Automatic Workload Repository (AWR), ADDM, ASH, SQLT and SQL Tuning Advisor, improving query response times by 40%
  • Developed automation scripts using shell and Ansible streamlining routine database tasks and reducing manual intervention by 50% and have led patch management efforts,reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security standards
  • Upgrade of 100 + Oracle databases from 12c to 19c, including the implementation of multitenant architecture on Onprem and RDS
  • Implemented Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication between on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring data consistency across platforms
  • Developed automated backup and recovery procedures using RMAN, reducing backup windows by 50% and ensuring 99.99% data recoverability
  • Designed and implemented a proactive database monitoring system using Oracle Enterprise Manager, reducing unplanned downtime by 75%
  • Led the implementation of Oracle three node RAC on Exadata, improving overall system performance by 60% and providing high availability for critical applications
  • Implementing strict access controls, auditing, password complexities and implementing all security recommendations as per GE and Oracle documentation and standards
  • Enabled Unified auditing across oracle databases,enhancing security and compliance
  • Oversaw the installation, configuration,database Migration upgrade of Oracle database software across multiple environments
  • Replication implementation,Partitioning,Creation of Instance Strategy,automating patching strategy, Backup Plans and strategies, Interaction with Project teams on Database issues, Resolution of Performance issues on Databases
  • Designed and implemented Oracle RAC for high availability, improving system uptime and minimizing downtime during maintenance activities
  • Designing and deploying a multitude application utilizing almost all of the AWS stack (Including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM) focusing on high-availability, fault tolerance
  • Client GE Corporate, Healthcare and Aerospace

Senior Analyst(DBA)

Covansys India pvt ltd
08.2004 - 03.2005

Peoplesoft USA inc develops Core peopletools, applications, modules and provides support to Global customers around the world

  • Managed a fleet of 100+ Oracle databases across development, test, and production environments
  • Implemented Oracle Data Pump for efficient data migration, reducing transfer times by 40% during large-scale data movements
  • Designed and implemented a database patching strategy, ensuring all systems remained up-to-date and secure
  • Utilized Oracle SQL Tuning Advisor to optimize poorly performing queries, resulting in a 50% reduction in CPU utilization for key business processes
  • Implemented Oracle Flashback Technology, reducing recovery time for accidental data loss incidents by 70%
  • Assisted in capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal database performance
  • Documented database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
  • Peoplesoft USA inc develops Core peopletools, applications, modules and provides support to Global customers around the world
  • Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
  • Conducted regular audits of data quality, identifying inconsistencies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Consultant Database Administrator

Sierra Atlantic Pvt ltd, India
02.2003 - 08.2004

Client Corio Inc, San Carlos Provides worldwide customer Support for Peoplesoft applications through Siebel application

  • Managed Oracle databases for a rapidly growing e-commerce platform, ensuring 99.9% uptime, including installation, configuration, and patching
  • Developed and maintained PL/SQL stored procedures and packages, optimizing business logic execution within the database
  • Conducted regular security audits and implemented least privilege access controls, enhancing overall database security
  • Implemented Oracle Resource Manager to effectively manage workloads across different user groups, improving overall system performance
  • Performed routine database monitoring, including checking for errors and optimizing query performance
  • Assisted in the implementation of backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability
  • Client Corio Inc, San Carlos Provides worldwide customer Support for Peoplesoft applications Through Siebel application

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Matunga , Mumbai India
10.1994

Skills

  • Oracle Database: 12c,19c
  • RAC
  • Data Guard
  • RMAN
  • Exadata
  • ASM
  • ZDLRA
  • Dataguard
  • MSSQL-2019
  • AWS (EC2, RDS,DMS,S3)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Azure
  • GoldenGate: 12x
  • HVR 585
  • Shell scripting
  • Python
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Ansible
  • Mysql 80

Certification

  • AWS certified solutions architect.
  • Microsoft 900-AZ fundamentals exam.
  • OCP (Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator) - 10/11g
  • RAC Exadata Certified
  • Sun Solaris 7.0 certified

Timeline

Senior Oracle DBA & Cloud Architect

Genpact
04.2005 - Current

Senior Analyst(DBA)

Covansys India pvt ltd
08.2004 - 03.2005

Consultant Database Administrator

Sierra Atlantic Pvt ltd, India
02.2003 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Pavan Kumar Gotety