Muazzam Parkar, Oracle DBA

Muazzam Parkar

Oracle DBA

Beshara Group

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
12 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 8 Months

Oracle DBA at Beshara Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since June 2022

Upgraded databases to 19c for both test instance and production, test from 12.2 to
19.0.0 using DBUA and production from 18.0.0 to 19.3.0 using dump.
o Database monitoring and maintenance activities include checking alert log, space
management, and database locking issues, data replication on different nodes via
materialized view and data guard lag, database errors and system resource
availability and responding to system memory issues and scheduling cronjobs.
o Daily check of whether the scheduled cronjobs have been completed or not and
taking corrective measures if not done
o Copying of backups to external disks
o RMAN Backups, restore and export import using data pump utility, Maintaining
Daily, monthly, weekly rman and data pump backups and testing RMAN Disaster
recovery scenario.
o Managing tablespaces, data files, schemas objects and limiting non application users
grants.

Oracle DBA at Zak Solutions
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2021 to June 2022

Database monitoring and maintenance activities include checking alert log, space
management, and database locking issues, data replication on different nodes via
materialized view and data guard lag, database errors and system resource
availability and responding to system memory issues and scheduling cronjobs.
o Daily check of whether the scheduled cronjobs have been completed or not and
taking corrective measures if not done
o Copying of backups to external disks
o RMAN Backups, restore and export import using data pump utility, Maintaining
Daily, monthly, weekly rman and data pump backups and testing RMAN Disaster
recovery scenario.
o Schedule cronjob for ADRCI to manage Oracle Database diagnostic data.
o Managing tablespaces, data files, schemas objects and limiting non application users
grants.
o Provide support in database automation and script writing.
o Creating and maintaining all databases required for development, testing and
production usage.
o Provide other Oracle database administrative support

Business Coordinator at 2D Two Dimensional
  • Kuwait
  • January 2021 to November 2021

Checking emails daily
o Responsible for communicating with furniture suppliers based in Europe and US
o Responsible for attending phone calls
o Keeping track of Sales
o Link between Showroom and store and also the entire business
o Attending meetings as and when required
o Preparing and presenting Sales reports at the end of the Month

Oracle Apps DBA at EEMC
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2019 to September 2020

Worked with Oracle Utility products implementation project as part of DBA team.
o Worked on creating users, profiles, patching, cloning and upgrade of various
applications
o Installation of Oracle EBS 12.2 on OE Linux 7
o Configuring DB alerts using Crontab
o Monitoring and troubleshooting applications as and when needed
o Database restoration and recovery using RMAN
o Configuring RMAN backups
o Oracle Database installation, Maintenance and support
o Performing Database/Schema level Refreshes using expdp/impdp and RMAN
o Monitoring using OEM

Oracle DBA at Alphaez Computer Company
  • Kuwait - Mubarak al Kabir
  • August 2019 to September 2019

Constant monitoring of alert log and trace files.
o Performing daily backups
o Checking whether automated backups are performed at their stipulated time or not.
o Creating users, tables, indexes, tablespaces etc as and when requested upon.
o Making changes to user profiles e.g. changing Passwords, resetting Passwords,
locking/unlocking of user accounts etc as and when requested by the client.
o Managing Oracle 11g RAC production database on ASM storage for the client.
o Performing checks like CPU utilization, Memory Utilization, Disk IO utilization and OS
level log reviews.
o Performing physical database checks like Alertlog review, datafile sizes, ASM usage,
redolog switching, controlfile multiplexing etc
o Performing logical database checks like tablespace usage, invalid objects, FRA usage,
DB stats, index utilization, undo usage etc
o Checking Oracle Performance like optimizer stats, chained rows, SGA usage, index
utilization etc
o Checking file system utilization
o Reviewing Oracle RAC cluster by checking cluster logs, SCAN listener check,
interconnectivity check etc
o Review of Oracle DB growth by checking datafile physical size, size of 5 largest
tables, tables purging.

Oracle DBA at Public Services Company
  • Kuwait
  • October 2014 to July 2019

Constant monitoring of alert log and trace files.
o Managing 11g RAC Database on ASM storage for Ministry of Health (MOH).
o Monitoring database health/status through Oracle Enterprise Manager.
o Performing daily backups
o Monitoring daily backup logs and backup space utilisation.
o Checking server file system and EVA storage space utilisation.
o Creating users, tables, indexes, tablespaces etc as and when requested upon
o Monitoring HP IRS events, EVA storage events, HP Blade Enclosure and Server
events.
o SQL*Loader to load civil information data comprising of more than million records
on monthly basis.
o Make sure backups are copied to tape drives. Creating backup jobs through Data
Protector Manager (a utility by HP). Adding tapes to accommodate new backups.
o Check status of EVA storage through Command View EVA software.
o Check server and hardware status through HP Blade system Onboard Administrator
page.
o Modifying server gateway through System Management Homepage (SMH).
o Adding new tapes in the tape library and make them ready to be used for copying
daily backups.
o Use tapes to take server OS backup.
o Opening case with HP/Oracle for logged errors.
o Setting time on servers in sync with local time.
o Stopping/starting cluster as when required.
o Powering down the complete cabinet for Datacenter downtime activities.
o Assisting HP support guys on their visits to datacenter.
o Generate EVA storage logs, system logs, logs through HP ILO as and when required
to assist HP online support guys.
o Load PACI data into database on monthly basis.

Desktop Support Engineer at Advanced Telecommunications Co
  • Kuwait
  • July 2013 to September 2014

o Formatting and Installation of Windows Operating Systems in Big/Small Machines.
o Troubleshooting Systems and Machines that are received.
o Installation of Printers and Other hardware in Machines as and when required.
o Checking network connections.
o Installation of Drivers, Software on Machines (Big/Small Kiosk Machines).
o Formatting Systems as and when required.
o Configuration of Software in Machines as and when required.
o Replacing damaged parts of big/small kiosk machines.
o Reporting to problems on sites outside company for solving problems related to
hardware/software.
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Junior Oracle DBA at Graphic Solutions
  • India
  • October 2010 to October 2012

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at University of Mumbai
  • January 2008

Specialties & Skills

Oracle Database
COMPUTER HARDWARE
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT
ORACLE DBA
TROUBLESHOOTING

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Oracle DBA (Training)
Training Institute:
SQL STAR
Date Attended:
June 2010
Duration:
125 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading about current affairs