Senior Database Administrator and emerging Solutions, Data, and Enterprise Architect with over 25 years designing, optimizing, and securing mission-critical database environments — now bridging into cloud-native architecture on AWS.
With more than 25 years in the field, I have built a deep expertise in relational database systems — from schema design and query optimization to high-availability clustering and disaster recovery. My career spans Oracle and SQL Server environments across industries including finance, healthcare, and government.
Today I am channeling that foundation into cloud architecture, pursuing a path toward Solutions, Data, and Enterprise Architecture on AWS. I believe the best architects are those who have spent years in the engine room — and I have.
I hold two AWS certifications and am actively working toward three more, with a focus on designing scalable, resilient, cost-efficient cloud systems.
Lead DBA responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise Oracle and SQL Server environments supporting 500+ users. Spearheading cloud migration strategy to AWS RDS and Aurora, reducing infrastructure costs by 30%. Designed HA/DR architecture using Always On Availability Groups and Oracle Data Guard.
Managed multi-terabyte Oracle RAC clusters and SQL Server environments for a large-scale financial services firm. Implemented RMAN-based backup and recovery procedures, reducing recovery time objectives by 60%. Mentored junior DBAs and led quarterly performance review cycles.
Administered Oracle 10g/11g and SQL Server 2005/2008 databases in a mixed Windows/Linux environment. Developed automated monitoring and alerting scripts that reduced unplanned downtime by 45%. Designed and implemented the organization's first formal database change management process.
Began career supporting Oracle 8i/9i databases, performing backups, schema management, and user administration. Developed strong foundations in SQL optimization, storage management, and database security practices.
Led end-to-end migration of a 4TB Oracle database to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL using AWS DMS, achieving zero-downtime cutover and 35% cost reduction.
Designed and implemented a multi-region HA/DR solution for SQL Server using Always On Availability Groups with RPO < 5 min and RTO < 15 min.
Architected and built a Redshift-based data warehouse ingesting data from 12 source systems via AWS Glue ETL, enabling self-service BI for the enterprise.
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Available for senior DBA consulting, cloud architecture engagements, and solutions architecture roles. Let's build something robust together.