Sowmya
Sowmya
Skills Summary
Enabling Load Balancing in a Multi-Tier Architecture
Import/Export and Expdp/ Impdp utilities.
Monitor nightly Database backup Jobs and necessary actions for failed backup jobs including script
corrections, disk space monitoring and Database availability.
Setup procedure for Database statistics gathering - Frequency, Best Time of the day to execute stats
gathering jobs, correct level of gathering statistics.
In-depth understanding on oracle utilities SQL Trace, Explain Plan, TKPROF, Statspack, AWR, Analyzer
and DBMS_STATS in Performance Tuning.
Creating roles, profiles, privileges and assigning roles to users.
Extensively worked on monitoring and optimizing the database by performance tuning.
Hands on experience with various tools like SQL*Loader, TOAD, Oracle SQL/PLSQL Developer and
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
Documented installation and configuration procedures for ODAC versions, creating comprehensive
guides to facilitate future installations and upgrades.
Maintained detailed records of ODAC versions and configurations across multiple environments to
ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Worked extensively in migrating on-prem oracle dbs to AWS.
Extensive experience in Installations, configuration, Cloning, Security, Patching, Upgrades.
Performance tuning of the database (Memory Allocation Tuning, I/O Tuning, and Tuning Contentions)
using TKPROF, EXPLAIN PLAN, STATSPACK, AWR, ADDM.
Database Upgradation, Migrations using traditional way (DBUA, Manual and export/import) as well as
non-traditional way (Transportable tablespaces).
Provided 24/7 support for large OLTP and DSS databases hosting multiple IIS web applications,
ensuring optimal performance and availability.
Migrated databases from Non-ASM file system to ASM file system using RMAN.
Upgrading and Migration of Oracle database to higher version and other platforms using manual
method and traditional Export/Import, datapump & Transportable Tablespace (TTS).
Experience in coding SQL, PL/SQL package, function, stored procedure, triggers, and materialized view
for Oracle database.
Worked on AWS DMS for Migrating Oracle databases.
Implementation of Enterprise wide Database Monitoring enabling Oracle 11g Enterprise Manager Grid
Control. One stop solution for monitoring every single Oracle Database within the global enterprise.
Database Backup and Recovery using Vertica and RMAN including duplicating/cloning Databases
across with point-in-time recovery option.
Responsible for establishing Security Baseline in the entire enterprise on OCI
Responsible for building a POC Ravello migration on-prem VM to OCI
Installed Oracle Golden Gate 11g, Implemented uni-directional and bi-directional replication.
Strong experience in RMAN, fail-over/fail-back/switch-over of standby databases
Experienced in Installation and Configuration of Oracle Primary and Standby (Dataguard) Database and
Switchover/Switchback of Database in 10GR2 /11GR2 RAC, 12c RAC
Provided support to the DBA Team for the architectural design, build, deployment, implementation of
Oracle Golden Gate on RAC and Data Guard
Experience in multi-node and RAC environments including configuration of PCP.
Experience with various database Backup and Recovery methods like PITR, TSPITR, Export/Import and
Flashback Technologies.
Work with DBA Team in the integration of DBV 11gr2/12c with EBS and OFM
Setup and install Oracle EBS 12c Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG0 for 12.2
Highly Experience in Tuning database in RAC / Non-RAC environment for better Performance.
Expertise in Configuring RMAN with Catalog /No-catalog and worked on Point-In-Time Recovery and
flashback.
Plugging the tablespace between different platforms using Cross platform transportable tablespace
Utility.
Collecting performance statistics using Statspack/AWR (Automatic Workload Repository) and ADDM
(Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor).
Support database provisioning and maintenance to accomplish task objectives.
Used TKPROF utility and Explain Plan for tuning SQL queries.
Experience in regular DBA activities such as Upgrades, Patches, TAR support, Cloning, Backups and
Recovery Manager, Performance Tuning, Capacity Planning, and documentation.
Education details:
Bachelors in Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Bapatla, May 2014.
Master of science in Information Studies, Trine University, Angola, Indiana , May 2017
Professional Experience
Client: Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, MN Aug 2022 – Till Date
Role: Senior Oracle DBA
Lead and responsible for Oracle and SQL Server databases patching (CPU, PSU, one off patches).
Responsible for planning and implementing Exadata and ODA Patching strategy using N-1 approach.
Lead and responsible for Exadata and ODA deployments from end to end including connectivity to ZFS
over InfiniBand Interface for faster database backups / restore (Exadata X2-2,3-2,4-2,5-2,6-2,7-2)
Plan and implement Oracle Databases Migration strategy from HP UX to Exadata,
Performed Oracle Databases Migration from Exadata to Linux VMs connected to PURE SAN (SSD)
Implemented Golden Gate in High Availability setup by setting up GG Master on Failover IP on Exadata
and define this Failover VIP as Oracle CRS Resource for HA Solution.
Migrate/Upgrade Oracle 9i databases to Oracle 10g R2.
Managed and administered Oracle Database 19c environments, including installation, configuration,
patching, and upgrades for multiple mission-critical databases .
Led the migration of large-scale databases to Oracle Exadata Cloud Service (ExaCS), optimizing cloud
infrastructure to reduce operational costs and improve database performance.
Designed and implemented high-availability architectures using Oracle Data Guard and RAC in ExaCS to
support critical business applications with zero downtime.
Ensured database security by implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit, as well as
managing users and roles with Oracle Database Vault and Oracle Audit Vault using EXACS.
Designed and implemented robust database architectures for SAP landscapes, ensuring high
performance, availability, and scalability.
Collaborated with SAP Basis teams to optimize database performance and integrate SAP applications
with various database technologies.
Supported SAP HANA and Oracle databases for SAP environments, including performance tuning,
patching, and upgrades.
Led database migration projects for SAP systems, including migrating from legacy systems to HANA or
Oracle databases.
Extensive experience managing databases on UNIX platforms, including Linux, AIX, and Solaris.
Performed advanced shell scripting for database automation, monitoring, and backup tasks, improving
system reliability and operational efficiency using Unix.
Managed and optimized database performance in UNIX environments, ensuring low-latency and high-
throughput for critical applications.
Utilized UNIX tools and commands for system performance monitoring, log analysis, and process
management to maintain high database uptime.
Managed database storage structures including datafiles, tablespaces, tables, indexes, and
materialized views to support high-traffic IIS environments.
Migrate/Upgrade Oracle 10g R2 databases to Oracle 11g R1 and Oracle 11g R2.
Migrated on-prem oracle, mysqldbs to AWS cloud -EC2, RDS, AWS Redshift,
Configured New relic tool for monitoring AWS and On-Prem dbs.
Successfully installed and configured various versions of Oracle Data Access Components (ODAC) to
ensure seamless connectivity and functionality for applications interacting with Oracle databases.
Managed the installation, testing, and staging of Oracle quarterly security patches on both Windows
and Linux environments using the Opatch utility, ensuring all databases were up-to-date with the
latest security standards.
Coordinated and executed patching activities during scheduled maintenance windows to minimize
downtime and impact on production IIS web applications
Monitoring of tablespaces, memory structures, rollback segments, logs, and alerts.
Effective leadership skills are crucial, as Application Architects tend to lead project development teams
in areas of application software design, development, testing, and implementation.
Strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills
Installed/Configured PostgreSQL Version 9.6, 10 and 11 and monitored and managed them using
PgAdmin and PSQL.
Deep expertise in administering RDBMS platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, and MySQL.
Performed database design and normalization for complex, large-scale databases, ensuring data
integrity and efficient storage using RDBMS.
Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database triggers for
enhanced application performance In RDBMS.
Managed RDBMS upgrades, patching, and tuning to ensure databases remain current and perform
optimally.
Implemented advanced backup and recovery solutions using RDBMS and third-party tools, ensuring
minimal data loss and quick recovery times.
Migrated and reorganized large volumes of data. Created and maintained batch pipelines using
PL/SQL. Analyzed cost, performance, and storage analysis of data intensive workloads.
Created multiple ETL pipelines using Python, PostgreSQL, DBMS, SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, AWS Such as
RDS, EC2, S3, EBS, SQS, Java, JDBC SQL and PL/SQL for trickle data load into REST APIs.
Used PySpark (Hive SQL interface) to convert existing Exadata PL/SQL pipelines to data lake/Spark.
Performed ad-hoc data analysis and data validation.
Performed backup using pg_Backrest, pg_dump and pg_Basebackup.
Created and managed database objects such as users, roles, indexes, views, sequences and
permissions.
Migrated oracle databases to AWS RDS PostgreSQL using SCT Data Migration Service (DMS) Tool.
Migrated Informix to postgres azure (paas)
Migrated from oracle to PostgreSQL on-premise using mtk.
Route 53 (DNS), Cognito Authentication, Amplify console, GitHub configuration, API Gateway,
Microservices, DynamoDB.
Ability to build Docker containers and docker compose environments
Migrated 12c oracle databases to AWS.
Facilitate joint planning activities with stakeholders to develop a combined project schedule
Develop and manage the project plan including the schedule of activities and deliverables/artifacts.
Strong experience in analyzing, architecting, designing, installing, configuring, administrating,
operating, monitoring, following the standards maintenance of databases.
Ability to work in a team and individually in a complex project environment,
Oracle 12c with good experience in PDB/CDB Understanding of the Core Architecture
Comfortable working with AWS CLI and knowledge of JSON and/or PowerShell scripting,
Experience deploying dedicated infrastructure vs shared as well as identifying best instance type based
on project requirements.
Good understanding of Azure Policy Management, Azure Monitor, Azure Backup and Recovery
Services.
Proven understanding of micro-services-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
Experience designing, developing, and deploying Websites and/or Web applications, including
configuration, installation, maintenance, and site-specific Web development languages and relational
databases.
Experience using Web development and graphic tools, as well as, Web Server and database
administration,
Design, architect, develop, scale, and improve data platform and its services,
Build, support and improve the continuous integration / delivery pipelines for the services and jobs,
Diagnose and debug issues in development, staging and production environments.
Collaborate with product/program managers, software developers and analysts in an open, creative
environment.Platform Automation experience with Terraform, Ansible, ARM.
Implement AWS Auto Scaling for monitoring Ec2 instances
Implement high level Security Groups to control an inbound and outbound traffic
Infrastructure services such as but not limited to EC2, Route53, S3, Workspace, CloudWatch,
CloudTrail, Automation deployment, RDS, AWS Redshift, Lambda, IAM & Governance, Organizations,
EBS Storage & Snapshots replication, Tagging, VPCs, Security Groups, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway,
Data and Server migrations, Cloud Endure, and AWS CLI.