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Rita Kwakye

Rita Kwakye

Walkersville,USA

Summary

A result-oriented Oracle Database Professional with five (6) years of experience in installation, configuration, migration, patching, sizing, space management, backup and recovery, RAC clustering, performance tuning monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous monitoring operational controls.

Database professional with extensive background in Oracle database management, offering blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. Known for collaborative approach and ability to drive results in dynamic environments. Reliable team player with knack for adapting to changing project requirements. Skilled in performance tuning, data recovery, and database security.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oracle Database Administrator

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivers database services as part of routine or emergency shutdown and restart in the event of a disaster recovery (DR) efforts.
  • Monitor performance of database servers using Oracle Enterprise Manager and other tools as appropriate.
  • Performed patching of database software.
  • Performed tuning of databases to maintain performance levels.
  • Performed database capacity utilization analysis.
  • Perform monthly database maintenance activities.
  • Design, implement, and monitor database functionality to ensure stable environments.
  • Administer and manage production database user accounts.
  • Perform annual data purging activities as defined by data retention policies.
  • Excellent knowledge of Oracle Database and Exadata Administration.
  • Proactively supervise database servers and respond to alerts.
  • Implement database management initiatives related to performance improvement, security, and other database performance factors.
  • Prepare and update as-is and to-be data models, data dictionaries, and data staging plans.
  • Review SQL scripts for databases and execute them as part of production support.
  • Identify potential service-level problems before they occur.
  • Assisted in migrating databases to newer versions or alternate platforms, minimizing disruption to business operations.
  • Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
  • Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.

Oracle Database Administrator

Uptick System Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Installed, configured, and upgraded Oracle databases in development, QA, and production environments.
  • Apply quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPU) patches along with major java upgrades.
  • Collaborated with system administrators and development teams to support new projects and database releases.
  • Performed database refresh and cloning operations.
  • Provided data loading support with SQL Loader, Export / Import, data pump, and database links.
  • Automated monitoring processes, including tablespace coalescing, validation of invalid objects, and deletion of archive logs.
  • Managed backup and recovery procedures using RMAN (hot, cold, and data pump backups).
  • Implemented Oracle Security best practices, including password hardening, listener encryption, auditing, and access control.
  • Installed, configured, and upgraded database; other duties include managing tablespaces, data-files, redo log files, control files and parameter files.
  • Designed and developed a robust enterprise backup and recovery strategy using RMAN.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Oracle databases with various applications.
  • Established effective communication channels between IT teams responsible for managing different aspects of the Oracle Database infrastructure.
  • Troubleshot database issues to create and resolve trouble tickets.
  • Proposed database changes to ease monitoring and administrative effort.
  • Monitored and analyzed database activity to identify and prevent incidents and recommend performance improvements.
  • Participated in situation management of incidents to support database operations.
  • Reviewed database design to recommend enhancements or improvements.
  • Implemented capacity planning strategies, optimizing resource allocation and preventing system overloads.

Information Security Specialist

Capital One
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Reviews and approves documentation prior to releasing it to auditors.
  • Assists in the review of security plans and implementation of best practices and guidelines.
  • Supports audit groups including Internal and External Audit in planning and completing their audit engagements.
  • I work with ISSO to develop and support best-in-class industry risk solution in a manner that support innovation and protect our customers and shareholders.
  • Provides the repair of controls that are not functioning as intended; the enhancement of the control environment, to address current and developing threats; and the overall improvement to change control.
  • Coordinates testing and documentation requests to ensure IT assessment procedures address the objectives, scope and risks.
  • Consulted with business teams to understand their processes (e.g. Identity & Access Management), offering recommendations for enhancing security while improving operational efficiency.
  • Collect and review necessary artifacts to review Authorization packages (SAR, SSP and POA&M).
  • Understands security functions that includes: Incident Management, Secure Change Management, Identity and Access Management, and Vendor Security Risk Management.
  • Maintains updated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, GDPR.
  • Work closely with the Security Team to detect potential security weaknesses and developing creative ways to tackle challenges unique to client’s business and systems.
  • Support the team to deliver weekly assessment to Information Security Officer for final review.
  • Implemented multi-factor authentication solutions to enhance access controls across critical systems and applications.
  • Assisted in the monitoring of the company''s networks, identifying suspicious activity and mitigating potential cyber attacks.
  • Ensured data privacy compliance by developing stringent processes for handling sensitive customer information securely.
  • Aligned security initiatives with business goals by collaborating closely with executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Consulted with team members to assess flawed root causes and plan for remediation.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.

IT Support

Ashanti Goldfields Corporation
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for managing over 200 user accounts and workstations via Active Directory to include adding and removing users and workstations to and from domain and password resets.
  • Remotely implemented software upgrades, troubleshooting techniques, and network connectivity testing.
  • Applied steps to optimize computer performance as well as system operations.
  • Performed software and security updates and patches on a weekly basis.
  • Provided technical computer support to over 100 customers via telephone.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cyber Security

Fredrick Community College
Frederick, MD

Skills

  • Oracle Database 19c
  • Oracle Database 12c
  • Oracle Database 11g
  • Windows Servers
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
  • MS Office
  • SQL
  • PLUS
  • Nessus
  • ServiceNow
  • SQL Developer
  • Jazz
  • Linux Red Hat
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
  • Toad
  • LANs
  • WANs
  • VPNs
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Firewalls
  • TCP/IP
  • Time management
  • Oracle RAC configuration
  • Oracle exadata management
  • Database migration
  • Memory management
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Capacity planning
  • Performance tuning
  • High availability solutions
  • Backup and recovery
  • Patch management
  • Incident management
  • Data guard implementation
  • Storage management
  • Oracle ASM management
  • Database troubleshooting

Certification

  • Security+, Comptia -

Software

Bash

Interests

  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Oracle Database Administrator

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
02.2022 - 01.2024

Oracle Database Administrator

Uptick System Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2021

Information Security Specialist

Capital One
11.2016 - 12.2019

IT Support

Ashanti Goldfields Corporation
06.2012 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts - Cyber Security

Fredrick Community College

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