Hassan Raza Khan Lodhi, Freelance DBA

Hassan Raza Khan Lodhi

Freelance DBA

odesk.com

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Master's degree, Oracle, Java, Data Structure
Experience
22 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 3 Months

Freelance DBA at odesk.com
  • Pakistan - Hyderabad
  • My current job since March 2014

https://www.odesk.com/users/~0100b96c4336a999b2

 Designed multiple applications for various customers from over the world
 Provide consultancy to write and review SQL Codes

Team Lead - DBA at International Port Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • July 2013 to December 2013

 Responsible for leading DBAs and development team.
 Responsible for system architecture, design and code reviews.
 Monitoring of the DBs and applications components
 Assisting the Applications Manager in business projects and involving cross functional teams.
 Develops and maintains operational and system level documentation
 Writing Database/Unix scripts for automation of regular tasks

Sr. Database Administrator at karachi international containers terminal limited(kictl)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2011 to May 2013

Responsible for leading application development teams.
Executing the project for modifying of Express (Terminal Management System).
Assisting the Project Manager in business projects and involving cross functional teams.
Ensuring round the clock-year round operation of core terminal applications and Oracle Database.
Responsible for ensuring the backups, integrity, and performance of all Oracle Databases.
Improving on EDI interfaces with shipping lines and customers and other stake holders

DBA Specialist at Faysal Bank Limited, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2009 to May 2011

Carried out administration and tuning of Oracle Databases including Core Banking (Symbols), Oracle Financials, HRMS, Treasury, AML, KYC, Siebel, and Knowledge Manager (warehouse).
Administrated Oracle Application Server for business applications.
Maintained database and application backups such as RMAN, Export Data Pump, and Cold Backup with proper logs.
Responsible for deployment of business application in UAT and production environments.
Provided round the clock, year round support for business applications.
Maintained DR Site for core banking applications.
Prepared development, UAT, and production environment for new and existing business applications

Major Tasks I have completed

• Deploy Electronic Account Statement thru AIX Script to create customers account statement A/c. No. wise in PDF format and send email.
• Real Time Apply of Redo Log Files synchronization to Standby Database for zero % data loss in case of disaster
• Implement Oracle HRMS i-Recruitment module in Production, Faysal Bank is the first bank in Pakistan.
• Train Regional Administrators (Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi) to monitor Database thru Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Implement CVS (Version Control System) for In-House developed applications.

Senior Software Engineer at Karachi International Container Terminal Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2008 to July 2009

Responsible for administration and tuning of Oracle DB and carried out backup and restore.
Assisted Application Administrator in managing different databases and applications.
Developed complex modules to match the present Express (Terminal Management Software) by Navis Corp. (USA) System.
Communicated with NAVIS for resolving issues and discussing new requirements.
Prepared statistics and created new reports as per user requests.

Senior Executive IT at NYK Line Pakistan Private Limited
  • Pakistan
  • June 2007 to May 2008

Provided round the clock, year round support to users on JF Shipping and Accounts System developed in AS-400.
Communicated with NYK Singapore office for system related issues.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting to LAN network hardware and software.
Installed McAfee, Windows Server 2003, and Lotus Notes client.

Analyst Programmer at Soft Horizon
  • Pakistan
  • April 2007 to May 2007

Deputed as Analyst Programmer to Qasim International Container Terminal (DP World), Karachi

Design new module as per User./Terminal requirement to fit in Express (Terminal Management System)
Supporting EXPRESS/SPARCS users
Communicate with NAVIS in case of any problem or discussing new requirements.
Preparing statistics and creating new reports as per user requests.

DBA/Programmer at International Port Services Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia
  • November 2006 to January 2007

Responsibilities

• Administrating & Tuning Oracle DB
• Backup & Restore
• Supporting EXPRESS/SPARCS users
• Communicate with NAVIS in case of any problem or discussing new requirements.
• Preparing statistics and creating new reports as per user requests.
• Following up with our clients (shipping lines) for any requirements related to the system.

ORACLE Administrator at Karachi International Container Terminal Ltd. Karachi
  • Pakistan
  • April 2006 to July 2006

Assisted Application Manager in managing different databases and applications.
Provided round the clock-year round support to users on Express (Terminal Management System).
Supervised the entire Express (Terminal Management System).
Ensured proper backups, security, and documentation for Express related applications.
Studied and trained other Software team member on Terminal Management System and KICTL business processes.

Software Developer at Info. Tech. Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2003 to April 2006

Deputed as Software Developer / DBA Karachi International Container Terminal Ltd.

Provided round the clock-year round Express (Terminal Management System) Support.
Developed complex modules to match the present Express (Terminal Management System) by Navis Corp. (USA) System as a Software team member.
Implemented and supported Oracle Discoverer for Express.
Responsible for implementation and support of CARe (Customs Administrative Reforms) Project in KICTL.
Coordinated with Pakistan Customs during CARe project.
Developed new modules in HR and Payroll.
Carried out Database Administration.

Software Developer at Quality Precision Threads Karachi
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2002 to June 2003

Implement data models and database design for Sales, Purchase, Inventory Control and General Ledger
Development of MIS reports
Implement backup plans for database and applications

Software Developer at e-house House of Information Technology Karachi
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2001 to March 2002

Development of different projects as a team member.
Coordination with clients during project development.

Software Developer at EXCELLENCE
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2001 to December 2001

As a member of this software house I was involved in development and designing of new systems and provide 24*7 days technical support for applications on client sites.

Education

Master's degree, Oracle, Java, Data Structure
  • at University of Sindh Jamshoro
  • November 2003

Passed Masters in Computers & Information Technology with 3 GPA.

Diploma, Oracle
  • at CompuSys2002,
  • November 2000

Diploma in Oracle Developer/DBA

Diploma, Data Structure, Windows, UNIX, C++, Foxpro, MS-Office,
  • at Petroman Training Institute North Nazimabad Campus
  • December 1999

One Year Dimploma in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree, Accounting, Busincess Communication, Auditing
  • at Govt. Sindh College of Commerce
  • November 1998

Passed Bachelor of Commerce with 58%.

High school or equivalent, FSC Pre-Engineering
  • at Govt. City Science College Hyderabad
  • September 1996

Passed Intermediate Pre-Engineering with "B" Grade.

Specialties & Skills

Business Process ReEngineering
System Analysis & Design
Administration
Team Management
Oracle Form 6i
Oracle Forms 10g
System Documentation
Oracle Discoverer 9
System Analysis
Windows XP
Oracle DBA
SQL, PL/SQL programming
Communication & Interpersonal skills, Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Oracle Application Server
Project Management
AIX Shell Scripting
Team Lead

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

XML FOR PROGRAMMER WITH SECURITY (Training)
Training Institute:
Beacon House Informatics, Karachi
Date Attended:
November 2004
BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING (Training)
Training Institute:
Winning Edge
Date Attended:
June 2005
PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (Training)
Training Institute:
OCTARA & IMS (Institute of Marketing & Sales)
Date Attended:
September 2005
• ORACLE 9I, ADVANCE BACKUP & RECOVERY USING RMAN (Training)
Training Institute:
ORACLE University Karachi
Date Attended:
May 2005