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• 15+ years of IT experience & over 12 years of extensive experience as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, AWS Database Administrator, providing 24X7 production and development support on different platforms like Oracle Exadata, HP-UX, SUN SOLARIS, AIX, RedHat Linux and Windows. • Experience in Performance Tuning such as tuning of memory, CPU, I/O distribution, shared memory segments using utilities like Explain Plan, Stats pack, OEM, AWR, ADDM, ASM, TKPROF. performing health and performance check of database by identifying bottlenecks affecting Oracle system using PL/SQL. • Excellent Backups and Recovery skills that involve logical backups (Import / Export), Hot/Cold Backup and tools and utilities like RMAN, pgbackrest, barman, Customized Scripts, Import/ Export and Verities Net • Implementation of high availability solutions with Oracle 10g/11g RAC, Physical and Logical Standby database (Data Guard), Materialized views, Golden Gate. • Configuring PostgreSQL streaming replication and pgbouncer for load balancing. Monitoring tools like pgbadger, pgadmin, Graphana, DBeaver. • Excellent SQL skills including query optimization and business analytical reporting. • Experience in upgrading and migrating various versions of PostgreSQL databases on different platforms. SQL Server & Azure Data Platform Management • Administered, tuned, and maintained a large fleet of on-premises and Azure SQL databases, ensuring 24/7 availability and performance for high-throughput claims platforms.

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💼 23+ Years as an Oracle DBA and Consultant 🔐 CompTIA Security+ Certified 🏅 Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate 💻 Linux Administration Certified 🧾 U.S. Citizen 🛡️ U.S. Top Secret Clearance 🎓 Master’s in Information Technology An Oracle expert who handles everything from database administration to custom development and cloud solutions, bringing more than two decades of experience to your project. I specialize in building, optimizing, and managing Oracle systems that help businesses run efficiently and securely. Available for both standalone and team-based engagements. Oracle Database Administration & Architecture • Oracle installation, configuration, and upgrades • Performance tuning and query optimization • Indexing, partitioning, and capacity planning • High-availability and disaster recovery (RAC, Data Guard, backup & recovery) • Database security, user management, and compliance • Monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support Data Engineering & ETL • Data migration and integration projects • ETL pipelines using PL/SQL and SQL*Loader • Data validation, transformation, and optimization • Data warehousing support • Cross-database experience (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) Oracle PL/SQL & APEX Development • Advanced PL/SQL development (packages, procedures, functions, triggers) • Dynamic SQL, collections, bulk operations, and tuning • Oracle APEX installation, administration, and troubleshooting • Low-code ERP-style applications • Dashboards, workflow automation, and internal business tools Modern Backend & Full-Stack Systems • Backend development with Node.js, Express.js, and Java • RESTful and GraphQL API design and optimization • Secure authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth, Bcrypt) • Server-side logic, data flow optimization, and integrations • Payment and third-party integrations (Stripe, WebSockets) Web & Application Development • Full-stack development using MEAN and MERN stacks • Front-end frameworks: React, Angular, TypeScript • Clean, maintainable, and well-documented codebases • Scalable application architecture and long-term support Cloud, DevOps & Deployment • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS • Cloud migrations and environment setup • Docker-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines • Git-based workflows and production release support Why Work With Me? • 20+ years of hands-on Oracle expertise — I have seen it all • Proven track record of successful implementations, including work with US State Departments • Full-service team covering development, administration, and cloud • Results-driven, scalable, and secure solutions Whether you need a high-performing database, a custom-built application, or a seamless cloud migration, I am here to make it happen. Let’s book a call now!

Full Stack Data Engineer and Principal Technical Consultant with decades of experience in Oracle Database Architecture and Administration, Javascript Full Stack Development, Cloud Data Integration Pipelines, and DevOps Core Competencies: Cloud / Database: Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Oracle OCI, Oracle RAC, MongoDB, SQL Server Infrastructure / DevOps: Terraform IaC, Ansible, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Linux, NGINX, VM, Containers Languages / Frameworks: Python, Node.js, Vue/Nuxt, C#, PL/SQL, T-SQL, JavaScript (ES6+) Integration: REST / SOAP APIs, RCP, Twilio, SendGrid, Workday Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Plex, Dynamics365, QBO, Salesforce, etc. Security: OAuth2, JWT, Databricks RBAC, TLS/SSL Methodologies: PM > Agile, Waterfall, SOW Management, Technical Design Review, Knowledge Transfer Planning Compliance & Security: SOC 2, HIPAA, STIG, SOX Experience: Adam Helm Consulting, Inc: Owner and Principal Technical Consultant (2020-Present) Prism PPM: Senior Data Engineer (1/25 - Current) Partner with third-party vendor to design and implement a new business intelligence platform for the company’s SaaS-based Project Portfolio Management application, modernizing reporting and analytics capabilities. Developed and implemented the Change Data Capture (CDC) in Oracle for reliable downstream replication. Consulted on the design and implementation of Azure Data Factory pipelines to extract and transform Oracle source data into partitioned Parquet datasets in Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 for downstream Databricks ingestion. Oversaw the implementation of a Databricks Medallion architecture using PySpark and Delta Live Tables to process Oracle-sourced Parquet data — deduplicating Bronze-layer ingests, reconciling CDC changes in Silver, and modeling Gold-layer fact and dimension tables powering embedded Power BI analytics. Introduced row-level security (RLS) and Unity Catalog for governed analytics access. Implemented Databricks Delta sharing capabilities for real time Databricks to Databricks integrations. Assisted with the design and automation of a Terraform-based Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) framework to deploy Azure Data Factory, Key Vault, Storage Account, SQL Database, Log Analytics Workspace, and Managed Identities across dev, test, and production environments. Integrated environment configuration via YAML templates and automated validation through Go-based Terratest to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments. Ensured full alignment to the Statement of Work, validating deliverables and maintaining accountability. Assisted with the creation of the Technical Design Document (TDD) to eliminate ambiguity and ensure maintainability. Structured and led Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions to equip stakeholders for post-implementation support. Participated in a cross-functional strategy and innovation summit in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, collaborating with engineering, product, and analytics teams to align on AI enablement, process maturity, and delivery KPIs — resulting in improved clarity around product strategy and execution. Casne Engineering: Principal Oracle DBA (2006 – Current) For BP, Perform Oracle upgrades and lead system migrations Assist with Oracle performance optimization through schema design and indexing strategies. Develop Ansible patch automation process / develop application stored procedures and triggers Create HA and DR / backup and recovery strategy. Dropkick Media: Full Stack Engineer (2022 – 2025) Developed a full-stack Nuxt.js application with a Node.js/Express backend and MongoDB database, designed for large-scale web data indexing and search. Integrated Puppeteer and Cheerio to automate browser sessions and extract structured data from publicly available web pages. Implemented secure authentication using JWTs, bcrypt, and Nuxt middleware for session handling and protected routes. Built a dynamic search and filtering interface using Vuetify, Vuex, and Axios to deliver fast, user-friendly data exploration. Configured a scalable server architecture with environment-based builds, REST APIs, and integrated health monitoring endpoints. CSC - Bath Iron Works Client: Senior Oracle DBA Decouple and redevelop Sybase back-end system in Oracle. Saved the company $30K in recurring licensing fees for a one-off Sybase system. Lead DBA in charge of scoping and deploying Oracle RAC databases infrastructure including CRS and ASM to optimize horizontal scaling. Led the geographic relocation of production database system for Enovia when Bath Iron Works became prime contractor for the DDG1000 program. Stanford University: Self Study, Computer Science: Completed hundreds of hours of self-study in computer science, focusing on algorithms, programming methodologies, and software design principles using CS106A and CS106B course materials.

With 40+ years in IT, I specialize in enterprise-grade database engineering, Oracle/PLSQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, AI/ML integration, and large-scale reporting systems. Recently, I was invited by **UC Berkeley and Stanford through Upwork Enterprise** to provide consulting on data integration and reporting — reflecting the level of trust institutions place in me to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. I help universities, corporations, and research organizations modernize their data workflows: • Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DB2, and Snowflake migrations • AI-powered analytics pipelines (FastAPI, Flask, RAG, LLaMA3/Ollama) • End-to-end enterprise reporting frameworks My clients value my ability to: • Define clear milestones and Statements of Understanding • Align with compliance and data security requirements • Deliver robust technical solutions with full documentation and hand-off If you represent a university, Fortune 500 company, or institutional program, I offer proven experience at the enterprise level — combining the precision of a senior engineer with the reliability of a long-term partner.

Around 14 years of experience working with different technologies including Oracle EBS, Oracle Database, Oracle Exadata, Linux, Ubuntu, Hadoop and Oracle Cloud. However, I am quite open to work for any IT Admin task. Touched following technologies some in production support some for testing and POCs purposes: - Oracle Exadata, Oracle Database Appliance - Oracle 12c, 11g, 10g, 9i | MySQL 5.6 - Oracle EBS 12.2, 12.1, 12.0, 11i - RHEL | OEL | HP-UX | AIX | Ubuntu - Toad | PLSQL Developer | SQL Developer | SQL Plus - OEM Database Control | OEM Grid Control | Toad Quest - Oracle VM Manager | VMWare Workstation | VMWare vSphere | Ubuntu KVMs - SQL | PL/SQL | Shell - RAC | Data Guard | DG Broker | Flashback | Data Pump | ASM | Oracle Diagnostics and Tuning Pack | Golden Gate | RMAN | AWR | EBS Patching, Installation, Cloning Earned following Certifications: - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 Associate Dec, 2021 - PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer Jan, 2021 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Architect Associate May, 2020 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate May, 2020 - Oracle Exadata Database Machine 2014 Implementation Essentials Oct, 2019 - Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Specialist Oct, 2019 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2018 Architect Associate May, 2019 - Attended Cloudera Hadoop - Administrator Training” May, 2017 - Attended MongoDB - DBA Training Nov, 2016 - Redhat Certified System Administrator – RHCSA 7 Jun, 2016 - Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle RAC 11g Nov, 2012 - Oracle Certified Professional, Database Administrator 11g July, 2012 - Oracle Certified Professional, Applications DBA EBS R12 Sep, 2011 - Oracle Certified Professional, Database Administrator 10g Aug, 2009 - Oracle Certified Professional, Database Administrator 9i Jun, 2009 - Oracle Certified Associate, Database Administrator 9i Aug, 2007 - Oracle Certified Associate, PL/SQL Developer 9i Jun, 2007