Vishal Thakur
Avon,CT
Summary
Experienced Senior Database Administrator with 12+ years’ expertise designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise database replication and high-availability solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. Deep hands-on skills with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server replication technologies—including supporting heterogeneous replication, disaster recovery, and real-time/batch data synchronization. Adept at using automation and scripting for replication monitoring, configuration management, and performance troubleshooting. Collaborative problem solver engaged with stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant data solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Database Administrator
Yale University
11.2023 - Current
- Engineered and led deployment of cross-platform data replication solutions supporting real-time and batch data syndication—including designing, configuring, and automating replication workflows with SQL Server, and collaborating with teams migrating data using Oracle GoldenGate.
- Established and maintained high availability, disaster recovery, and failover strategies utilizing Always On, replication, and regular DR testing.
- Automated monitoring and alerting for replication lag and data consistency with Idera and shell scripts.
- Documented replication configurations, failover procedures, and disaster recovery plans, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
Senior Database Administrator
OTIS Elevator
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Designed and administered data replication processes across SQL Server and heterogeneous targets (including Oracle and MySQL for reporting/analytics use cases).
- Upgraded, configured, and managed SQL Server replication and Always On, while participating in deployments involving Oracle GoldenGate for hybrid-cloud data movement.
- Monitored, troubleshot, and tuned replication and database performance; delivered root-cause analysis and action plans for recovery.
- Automated configuration, backup, and DR scripts using Powershell and shell scripting.
Database Administrator (SQL Server & Oracle)
State of Missouri / Wipro
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Developed and supported real-time/batch replication processes between diverse databases including Oracle and SQL Server, leveraging GoldenGate and native tools for seamless, secure data movement.
- Implemented and maintained unidirectional/bidirectional replication and read-only replicas for analytics/reporting.
- Managed patching, upgrades, and DR for mission-critical databases.
SQL Server/Oracle DBA
Vodafone / IBM India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Installed, configured, and supported GoldenGate-based replication between Oracle and SQL Server platforms (heterogeneous replication), ensuring secure and compliant data transfer.
- Performed detailed parameter file management, lag monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of GoldenGate processes.
- Documented replication workflows and coordinated deployments and change management with application teams.
Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server)
AOWSPL, Pune, India / ECSAT SPLIT, Croatia
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed cross-platform data migration and replication projects, leveraging GoldenGate and native utilities for batch and real-time data movement between Oracle and non-Oracle systems.
- Supported configuration tuning, disaster recovery, and routine DR drills.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
RGPV University
Skills
- Replication/Data Movement: Oracle GoldenGate, SQL Server Replication, Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, heterogeneous replication (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, others)
- Databases: Oracle (11g, 12c, 19c), Microsoft SQL Server (2012–2019), Azure SQL
- High Availability/DR: GoldenGate uni/bidirectional replication, Data Guard, RAC, Always On, read-only replicas
- Performance & Troubleshooting: GoldenGate monitoring/optimization, replication lag analysis, disaster recovery planning
- Scripting & Automation: PL/SQL, T-SQL, Bash/Shell scripting, Powershell (automation/monitoring of replication)
- Environments: Linux/Unix, Windows Server, Azure Cloud, Hybrid architectures
- Tools: Idera, SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle Enterprise Manager
Websites
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Snowflake Snow Core
- Oracle Certified Professional
- AWS Architect Associate
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in documenting replication architecture, operational runbooks, and deployment guides.
- Well-versed in security, compliance, and auditing for replicated environments.
- Consistently deliver production support for high-severity issues, including after-hours and on-call rotations.
Timeline
Lead Database Administrator
Yale University
11.2023 - Current
Senior Database Administrator
OTIS Elevator
09.2019 - 10.2023
Database Administrator (SQL Server & Oracle)
State of Missouri / Wipro
10.2015 - 09.2019
SQL Server/Oracle DBA
Vodafone / IBM India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2014
Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server)
AOWSPL, Pune, India / ECSAT SPLIT, Croatia
12.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
RGPV University
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