Charles LaMonde Tye

OCA Oracle DBA/Systems Analyst

703-941-9469
703-244-9027 (mobile)
[email protected]
U.S. Citizen
Summary of Experience
Extensive database administration experience in the configuration and implementation of business and government systems that require high
levels of availability, and security. Vast knowledge in the implementation of systems utilizing multi-tier configurations and virtual
environments. Proficient in a wide range of current and commonly used COTS and enterprise applications, which include:

• Oracle Database/RAC 19C/18C,12C,11G • Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Cloud Control, 11G
• Oracle Data Guard 12C,11G, 10G • Oracle10G Replication / Streams
• IBM/AIX V5 / p550 Systems • SQL*PLUS, Data Pump, RMAN, Export
• Linux/Unix virtual environments • Oracle10x - 19c Enterprise Database Server
• UNIX system administration • Oracle Warehouse Builder, Oracle BI/ Discoverer
• Korn shell programming • TCPIP, NFS, DNS, SSH/OpenSSH, Mail
• Solaris 2.7,8, 10 RHEL Linux 5.6 • Enterprise Management tools (BMC Patrol, CA )
• Tuxedo /JRAD Web components • PeopleSoft Application Server 7.x, 8.x
Education/Training
2002-2003 - Oracle9i DBA I, II, Oracle9i Backup and Recovery
2001 – Web Design I, NVCC Annandale, VA
1999-2000 - Oracle8i DBA I, II, Performance Monitoring and Tuning, Backup and Recovery, Solaris7 System Administration, I
1996 - Microsoft MCP
1995 - OracleV8, 0 DBA I, II
1982 - Electrical Engineering: Devry Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Certified: Oracle8i Database Administration
Certified: Oracle9i Database Administration
Certified: Oracle11g Database/SQL
Certified: Oracle11g Database Administration
Certified: COMPTIA Security+2007
Certified: COMPTIA Security+ SY0-501
Security Clearances: Dept. of Defense / TS
Professional Experience

April. 2020 – Senior Database Administrator / ConceptPLus, LLC

● Senior Database Administrator: DOD/Defense Health Services

- Primary Oracle Database Administrator (12c/19c/RAC) on the Individual Longitude Exposure Record (ILER) project for DOD/DHA, in
development (AWS/GovCloud), test , and production (IBM/AIX) environments.

- Development support provided against LINUX6.x/19c databases using multi-tenant architecture. Support provided within an Agile operating
environment which may include: Creation of schema objects to support new data models, data migration activities from external sources,
implementing materialized views, as well as provide documented DBA actions and procedures for product releases.

- Implement and execute 12c to 19c database upgrades for all AWS/GovCloud Linux backend databases in development. Apply oracle security
patches, automate databases RMAN backups, implement, and test recovery methods.

- Provide Production, Development, and Pre-Production database support against 19c/RAC two-node configurations operating on IBM/AIX.
Execute actions against environments that may include: Implement and administer materialized views for production ETL processes, administer
all RMAN backup, and recovery exercises, implement data migrations for ILER instances using refresh groups, export/import, provide in-depth
performance analysis, and recommendations with the use of AWR, and DBMS_SQLTUNE packages. Implement tuning recommendations
which may include SQL rewrites, additional indexed columns and/or SQL Profiles , provide analysis-based recommendations and actions for
database storage requirements, memory requirements, and multi-tenant consolidation. Evaluate, analyze and implement DOD database STIGS
(STIG Viewer) on production and pre-production environments as a part DBA tasks to support ATO

- Successful upgrade of all Development, Pre-production, and Production databases from version 12.2 /RAC to version 19.8/RAC (IBM/AIX)
End-to end implementation which may include pre-upgrade tasks, evaluation of obsolete and new parameters, backup/recovery posture, unified
auditing tasks, storage requirements, error handling, and alternative (19c) upgrade methods. Provide off-hour database support for all ILER
releases, database patching/upgrades and scheduled outages.

Dec. 2018 – Dec. 2019 Senior Database Administrator / Open Systems Technology, Inc.

● Senior Database Administrator: Defense Travel Services (DTS)

- Administer multiple 12c, and 18c environments which include production and non-production OLTP and data warehouse environments.
Perform support tasks against production databases mainly in the areas of performance tuning, backup/recovery (RMAN) and storage
management. Use tools such as AWR, ADDM to produce statistical information and identify high wait events; execute customized tool such as
SQL session monitoring scripts, and UNIX/LINUX resource monitoring. Compile, submit, and implement database configuration
changes based on the analysis.

- Responsible for the initial installation , configuration, and documentation of Oracle 18c/RAC on Linux(v6) systems.
Identify Oracle Clusterware pre-installation requirements; work with systems administrators to apply corrective actions. Configure 2-node
(Clusterware v18.5) cluster / ASM shared storage; apply all pre and post installation patches and bug fixes, Install and configure 18c Database
for RAC; Provide supporting documentation covering the installation process, and best practice. Demonstrate data migration methods from
single instance data guard environments to cluster/shared storage environments, identify and implement database copy and/or active duplication
migration methods using recovery manager techniques (RMAN). Supporting documentation including preparation, requirements, and post-
migration tasks.

August 2013 – Sept. 2018 Senior Database Administrator / Open Systems Technology, Inc.

● Lead Database Administrator for the Federal Bureau of Investigations Asset Management systems
- Install, administer, document, and support virtual DBMS environments using Oracle 11gR2 /ASM (11.2.0.4) with RAC/Data Guard,
and Oracle 11gR2 / ASM with Oracle Restart/Data Guard on IBM s90 mainframe VM running SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server/ release 11

- Upgrade, support , and document 11.2.0.2 to 11.2.0.4 upgrade process for a 2 node RAC 11G Data Guard cluster configuration
Test, document, and implement schema based upgrade processes from legacy database systems
Install and configure Oracle Enterprise Cloud Control 12c agents against various Red Hat, and SUSE Linux VM environments
 - Production database support and administration of the Asset Management System; IBM/Maximo Integrated Solutions
Console,8.0.6, on Java Virtual Machine with Web Sphere Application Server:

Install, configure, and support Oracle 11gR2/ASM with Oracle Restart option and Data Guard physical standby
Provide all backend database support, administration, and availability for the user community
Execute database, and specific schema backups, as well as RMAN backups
Provide in-depth performance analysis and recommendations using a combination of backend database scripts,
as well as Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c performance monitor.
Evaluate, and apply all production database performance enhancements. Daily support of all database operations.

- Responsible for the migration of 11G/R2 Asset Management database systems to Oracle12C/ RAC/Exadata. Demonstrate upgrade
methods for three operational environments (development, test ,and production) which include: In-place grid infrastructure and
database upgrades - Transportable tablespace migrations and RMAN -Data Pump data and metadata migrations. Systems delivered
include documentation, the configuration of all database services, listeners, database links, backups, audits, functional tests, and
automated (UNIX) system database jobs.

- Administer all annual Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercises using Oracle 11g Data Guard running a
physical standby database configuration. Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates to all test, development, and
production environments. Create and maintain shell scripts (ksh) used to automate, and report daily tasks

- Responsible for implementing the initial security posture and configuration standards for Oracle 12c Multi-Tenant database
environments. Standards based on DISA/STIG requirements and recommendations. Develop methods to harden database systems
prior to community release. Database standards configured include: user and administrative profiles, roles and privileges, internal
packages, unified auditing configuration, secure network connections, backup and recovery, and patching.

- Team member responsibilities for monitoring and analysis of all enterprise oracle databases. Work with staff to gain an understanding
of how specific applications are used against the database. Build performance monitoring mechanisms to capture and identify events.
Use enterprise management tools such as Grid Control performance analyzer, and ADDM as well as customized scripts and UNIX
utilities in an effort to capture real time events. Implement methods to increase performance based on the analysis.

November 2011 – June 2013 Sr. Oracle DBA CRGT Reston, VA

● Provide Database Administration in an 11G/RAC environment for the Department of the Army (AKO) within Solaris10/SAN operating
environment.
- Ensure the performance, availability of all database systems for cluster, and non-cluster database systems. Apply security patches
(Grid Infrastructure Critical Patch Updates) to SiprNet, and NiprNet system within the enterprise. Manage schema backups (datapump
exports) and database backups (RMAN) for each database instance.

- Provide internal documentation as it relates to database configurations, backups (RMAN and exports), as well as daily database
checks, and monitoring. Provide on-call support for all database systems within Army Knowledge Online (AKO/DKO).

- Install, configure and implement Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c/ Cloud Control, on local systems, as well as management agents on
remote nodes. Use Cloud Control to implement performance analysis for any database within the enterprise.

- Provide in-depth analysis and recommend solutions to complex application and database issues relating to performance and
availability of production operating environments.

- Work with support and development staff to resolve application and/or database issues for any given environment which may include,:
performance analysis and tuning, updates and changes to database objects, database parameters, or operating system parameters

- Ensure the functionality of all standby databases implemented with Oracle11G Data Guard for all environments, verification that the
standby environment is continually in sync with the primary environment; resolve any gaps for committed transactions to the standby
site.

- Perform COOP operations to the standby site(s) by switching the operational roles of the enterprise production database instances and
applications..

March 2010 – November 2011 Sr. Oracle DBA/System Analyst Nova Datacom Chantilly, VA
● Provide Oracle 10G Database administration for the Dept. of Defense / DCIAS (Defense Counter Intelligence Analytical System) on Red
Hat Enterprise Linux V5 Systems

- Install, configure and administer Oracle V10.5.x with ASM storage configuration using RAID1+0 disk configuration on Red Hat
Enterprise Linux. Administer production, and pre-production environments in conjunction with Oracle Enterprise Manager/Grid
Control 10.x Responsible for implementing enterprise database upgrades from Oracle 10G (version 10.2.x ) to 11G (version 11.2.x)

- Analyze, and operate secure database environments as specified by DoD/IAVA STIGS (Security Technical Implementation Guides);
configure database audit schemes, which include automatic suspicious activity alerts. Apply all database security Critical Patch
Updates (CPU) for Oracle Database and Grid Control

- Implement a comprehensive backup and transaction log rotation scheme to insure fast recovery, configuration and automation of
Recovery Manager Backups (RMAN) as well as Data Pump export schema backups.

- Develop, and execute methods for DoD/STIG compliance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers within the production environment. This
includes the evaluation and remediation of all operating system vulnerabilities (Linux) specified by Information Assurance
Vulnerability Management (IAVM). Produce strategies to rapidly harden new or existing servers introduced in to the environment.

- Play key role in completing all necessary system requirements, and supporting documentation to allow DCIAS/Palantir systems the
Authority to Operate (ATO) on the DoD/SIPRNET.

Dec 2006 – Feb 2010 Sr. Oracle Database Administrator/System Analyst Assyst, Inc. Sterling VA

● Provide primary DBA support for the U.S Army’s Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS), as well as Unix/AIX
administration.

- Ensure the availability of all production and development 10G database systems, manage backup process and procedures (exports,
backups, RMAN), Administer Data Guard managed recovery processes in production and training environments, Perform Data Guard
switchover operations from a primary to standby site as a part of the Army’s required Continuation of Operations (COOP) exercise,
Perform annual restore operations via Recovery Manager, exports and backups in an effort to test restore methods and update each
accordingly

- Configure/Implement Data Replication using Oracle Streams/10G methods to provide real time updates to 3 separate sites (USAF,
USMC, NAVY). Develop custom tools/scripts to continually monitor capture and apply processes. Resolve any replication issues
and/or conflicts

- Research and apply all Oracle Server security updates and critical patches (CPU’s) across multiple environments
(UNIX/WINDOWS), Install/Configure/Utilize OEM/ Grid Control 10G diagnostics tools, and agents to identify and correct database
performance bottlenecks, resolve oracle network connection issues, Administer/create internal database objects for specific schema.

- Implement security on UNIX systems to comply with standards set by Dept of Army Information Assurance (IA), Ensure system
availability of local and remote IBM/AIX p550 servers, Automate daily backups to supplement enterprise backups, Install and
administer security patches, upgrade technology levels (AIX v5), Implement network file system (NFS) to integrate with Windows
servers, Monitor server performance using native AIX commands in conjunction with enterprise tools, Oversee/implement any new
hardware and/or operating system upgrades, Document changes, configurations, processes and procedures

- External Data interface Support and Administration; build automated processes to extract and push information to multiple locations
using a secured shell, Implement monitoring and logging processes, Resolve any errors and/or customer requests in a timely manner,
Add or evaluate code (sql/ or pl/sql) to existing interfaces, based on requirements, update/ administer interface documentation.

Sept 2006 – Dec 2006 (Assignment) Database Administrator/Modeler Apptis Inc.

● Responsible for designing and implementing data models to be used for the management of assets by the Department of Homeland
Security/TSA
- Analyze current business processes, and data (Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, flow diagrams) in an effort to identify and create
objects to be used in one multi-user Oracle repository.
- Implementation of rapid web applications to support asset management for DHS/TSA. Using Oracle 10G express (XML DB) to import
data elements from external files and databases. Responsible for the installation, administration, and migration to 10G Enterprise.

May 2002 – August 2006 Sr. Oracle Database Administrator Northrop/Grumman IT

 Production and Development Human Resources system support for the Department of Treasury and its bureaus.
- Responsible for the administration of PeopleSoft8, and Oracle9.x database applications. Provide
technical documentation, implementation, upgrade and tuning of middle tier applications (Tuxedo), and the database engine.
Administer database upgrades; migration of PeopleSoft objects.
 - Create customized processes that alert and/or correct specific production issues or errors. Write, administer and maintain backend
UNIX korn shell scripts used in conjunction with Control M server applications. Responsible for the evaluating, and recommending
enterprise applications, and database monitoring tools.
- Data Store DBA: Responsible for the installation, configuration, administration and support of Oracle Warehouse Builder 9.0.4
(Runtime and Design Repositories within an Oracle9i database). Responsible for database backups, and performance
monitoring. Responsible for creating automated processes to pull external data files from IRS servers

- Database Security Liaison: Responsible for evaluating and correcting any findings based on Department of Treasury security
guidelines for all Oracle9i databases. Responsible for delivering and documenting all procedures necessary to comply with a
specific security issue.
Responsible for the installation and Oracle administration of the CA/E-Trust audit application.

- Lead administrator for the Oracle9i patch updates: Responsible for the evaluating, installing, and documenting procedures for
upgrading and patching Oracle 9.x databases for all HR Connect/Treasury databases. Most patches are security related.

January 2001 – Feb. ’02 Enterprise Database Administrator ThinkAES/Redfish LLC, McLean, VA

 Provide DBA/development and production support for online customer information site
DashFast.com - Wireless Communications

- Install, configure and administer Oracle8i/Java. Create physical and logical database entities in the production, test, and development
environments. Perform data migration tasks from remote databases. Resolve ORA errors, administer security; users, roles, profiles,
perform reliable development database backups Implement 24x7 production database hot backup process. Create automated data
refresh processes. Analyze the SGA and all of its components using utlbstat, utlestat and custom scripts to pinpoint bottlenecks Use
SQL Trace to pinpoint specific complex SQL and PL/SQL code within the application, analyze set and row operations using
EXPLAIN PLAN, increase performance by reducing sort operations; created indexes to prevent full table scans, recreate and/or update
objects to reduce table/index fragmentation and promote proper extent allocation

Enterprise DBA / Systems Engineer ThinkAes Communications, McLean, VA

 Infrastructure: Primary task is to ensure the integrity and reliability of Oracle databases and supported
systems.
- Configure and administer internal business systems to support OSS applications. Design the physical and logical configurations for
systems in a heterogeneous environment. Capacity Planning, disaster recovery, and 24x7 operations to support a CLEC infrastructure.
- Install configure and administer Oracle8i databases on Sun/Solaris, Linux and Windows NT systems. Use SQL*Loader and SQL*Plus
to build and populate databases to stress test external devices (i.e. Network Appliance). Establish business partnerships with vendors
to evaluate and purchase specific systems, services, and applications to support a CLEC operating environment.

April – October 2000 Senior Database Administrator Nettel Inc .Washington, DC

 Lead Database Administrator: Oversee a team of peer and junior Database Administrators, responsible for maintaining stable
environments of mixed Oracle 7.x and 8.x databases on Solaris7 systems.

- Reconfigure the entire enterprise in an effort to separate test, development, and production environments.
- Install, configure, and administer the Lawson Financials / Oracle8i database on Sun/Solaris 2.7 systems in development and production
environments. Assist Lawson application administrators by providing technical support for database and operating system issues. System and
database performance monitoring / tuning, and backups. Administer the Traffic Management System historical billing data using Oracle8i and
table partitioning. Implement a comprehensive Backup and Recovery scheme.

- Configure and maintain the client/server network connections. Assist developers with local and remote data loads.

January '97- April 2000 Senior Systems Engineer Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) Washington, DC
Development Support: Includes: user account management, system configuration, server-side network configuration, performance
monitoring, Oracle database management, and COTS application installations on Sun Solaris 2.6 and IBM/AIX systems.

- DBA support of varied size Oracle8 and Oracle7 databases configured on IBM/AIX and Sun Solaris 2.6, or Windows NT. Install and maintain
Developer's Tools (i.e. Perl, C++, Oracle Extensions)
- Implement server-side backup and recovery schemes for business critical systems, Create korn shell scripts for high volume financial reports,
and provide technical documentation for System Administrators and other Support Groups

- Install, configure, and administer over 45 Oracle7.x and 8.x databases across multiple UNIX servers for Business and Web Commerce
systems. Upgrade and maintain instances, reliable database backup and recovery, Performance Tuning and Monitoring. Support of Oracle
Network Protocols (i.e.: SQL*NET, TNS names, Listener configuration and NET8), implement enterprise solutions using
Oracle8.x and 7.x Enterprise Manager suite. Resolving “ORA" database errors. Merge and migrate database schema .Install, implement, upgrade
and support PeopleSoft v7.5 HRMS and AP Configure and troubleshoot the TUXEDO Application Server.
Recognitions of Excellence:
 Jan. 2000 Bureau of National Affairs: Business Review
 July 2003. Department Of Human Resources /Treasury
 October 2008. Continuation of Operations: Department of the Army/HRC
 May 2011 Oracle 10G Database Security Standards; US Army Corps of Engineers (Blue Team)
 October 2012 Army/AKO – Resolution of long standing database deadlock issues