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Dare Akindola

Bristol
Dare Akindola

Summary

An accomplished Enterprise Database Administrator with demonstrated success designing and implementing database solutions that improve business functionality. Possess diversified technical background with Enterprise Systems Solutions. Proven ability to implement technologies that decrease costs, increase performance, and positively affect the bottom line whilst accelerating Business transformation. Extensive experience working with all aspects of in-house developed systems. Expertise in full project life cycle development for implementation and integration. Polished leadership skills, with ability to motivate teams to increase productivity. Proven ability to gather, extract and use data effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels readily developing rapport with clients and colleagues.

Efficient administrator eager to leverage knowledge in cloud-based database management systems. Skilled in database security, backup and recovery with good understanding of automation and containerization tools. Team-oriented with stong work ethic.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Interdist Alliances

Technical Manager
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Install and Configure Oracle Databases 11gR2, 12c and 19c from scratch on UNIX and LINUX environments.
  • Administer and Monitor the Oracle Database 12c and 19c databases using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Toad, SQL Developer and PL/SQL Developer.
  • Experienced in using Datapump (IMPDP/EXPDP).
  • Used Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA), Database Upgrade Assistant (DBUA) for upgrading Oracle 10gR2 to the latest Oracle 19c and applied patches as required.
  • Implement Data Guard i.e., setting the logical and physical standby database and setting the migration from primary to standby databases.
  • Experienced in Cloning and configuring ASM to ASM.
  • Replication of data.
  • Refreshed Cloning of Database and Oracle Applications R12 for development and testing Performance Tuning of the database.
  • Cloned and Patched Oracle Applications 11i/R12 Monitored and Managed Oracle Applications 11i/R12 through SOPs.
  • Performed System Administration and Security of Oracle e-Business Suite 11i/R12.
  • Performed backup validations using RMAN.
  • Installed and configured Oracle Application stack on both single node and multi node environments.
  • Experienced in working with different versions of database from 9i to 19c and RAC.
  • Installed and configured OTM with load balancer and HA.
  • Configured EBS and RAC instances.
  • Implemented Oracle Golden gate for Oracle OTM database along with Oracle Data Guard.
  • Experience with working on Enterprise sized databases 100tb and over on premise and in the cloud.
  • Experience with Oracle Engineered Systems, Exadata, Exalogic and ODA

Interdist Alliances

Oracle Solutions Architect / Database Migration Consultant
08.2012 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • I reported to the General manager, and I was responsible for collaborating with account managers and partners to establish and understand the customers’ requirements.
  • I ensured partners achieved Oracle specialization and differentiation in select Oracle technologies based on their technical expertise.
  • I also identified the appropriate solutions that met the customers’ requirements.
  • I delivered product presentations tailored to the customers’ requirements.
  • I organized enablement workshops for Oracle partners.
  • I effectively communicated technical answers to questions customers had regarding the solutions.
  • I configured Applications/Databases for proof of concepts and conducted product demonstrations.
  • I sustained solid, technical understanding of products in conjunction with business value.
  • I worked closely with the channel sales in building, managing and enabling the network of resellers.
  • I worked with channel presales to own the planning phase and execution of partner’s technology part of business plan.
  • I worked with channel presales to become T2 Partner’s trusted advisor.
  • I scheduled and carried out solution demonstrations and proof of concepts of Oracle optimized solutions across verticals.
  • I engaged Independent Software Vendors (ISV) towards adopting new Oracle technologies and migrating from non-Oracle systems to tested Oracle platforms.

Soft Alliance & Resources Ltd

Oracle Technical Consultant
10.2009 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • I reported to the Head Apps/DBA Team, and I was Responsible for design and implementation of Oracle EBusiness Suite HR/Payroll and Financial modules, including but not limited to System Administration, Installation, Configuration, Cloning, Patching, Custom Development Performance Monitoring, Backup and Recovery.
  • I led the team to deliver the HR/Payroll Modules for Edo State before the projected go live date we also eliminated ghosts’ workers from within the system saving the state over a billion naira monthly and earning recommendation from the World bank team of assessors.
  • Also worked on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (IPPIS) for the office of the Accountant General of the Federation where we saved close to 2 billion naira monthly after weeding out ghost workers from the system at the first payroll run.
  • I initiated the use of Oracle Business Intelligence publisher to Generate Payroll reports and extensively trained the users in the usage of the software for them to quickly churn out reports using Microsoft Word and basic SQL.
  • Performed Key role as technical consultant during transition from legacy payroll system to Oracle.
  • Designed and implemented an automated data migration process into oracle with the use of oracle API’s and shell scripting.
  • Delivered Oracle HCM/Financials Implementation at the Nigerian Ports Authority solely supporting Functional Consultants.

Graphic Communications Ltd

Part-Time Consultant
02.2008 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • I provided Oracle database and application support for a mission-critical enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, running on Suse Linux 9 deployed on HP Service Guard cluster hardware.
  • Saved the Business from prolonged downtime due to a database crash, by troubleshooting database error and providing a lasting solution.
  • Extensive redesign of database architecture, backup, and recovery plan.

IPMC Ghana Ltd

Part-Time Oracle Training Instructor
09.2007 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • I reported to the Head of training, and I was responsible for training corporate and individual students in Oracle Database Administration to prepare them for the OCA and OCP exams.

Systems Ltd

Oracle Applications DBA / Developer
03.2007 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • I reported to the CEO, and I was the team lead for the development as well as the implementation teams responsible for systems development, deployment, as well as support.
  • I led the Development team to successfully design, developed and deployed our custom HR/Payroll solution(iHRMS) at the Meridian Port Services, National Health Insurance Authority, State Insurance Company, National Lottery Commission all in Accra, Ghana and the Ministry of Defense in Abuja, Nigeria.

3E Quantum Associates

Oracle DBA
05.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • I was accountable to the Finance and Administrative Manager, and I was responsible for the administration of a database of professionals and clients that is used for recruitment, providing software and hardware system support for staff.
  • I also provided IT logistics support for out of office meetings and engagements.
  • I assisted the client service department in managing client relationship and I consistently marketed the company services.
  • I monitored project timelines ensuring that all projects were delivered within the defined timelines, and I also provided periodical checks on market trends and customer satisfaction.

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund-Data Processing Centre

Database Applications Support Personnel
04.2005 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • I reported to the IT Manager, and I was responsible for Software system support to Oracle forms application users and Oracle SQL
  • Plus users, Data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), Data entry, generating reports and Data Consolidation for the Statement of Contributors Account (SOCA) project.

Education

Delta State University
Abraka, Nigeria

BSc. from Banking & Finance

Skills

  • Oracle 9i
  • Oracle 10g
  • Oracle 11g
  • Oracle 12c
  • Oracle 18c
  • Oracle 19c
  • Oracle 21c
  • Oracle Applications E-Business Suite
  • Oracle Business Intelligence
  • Oracle Real Application Clusters
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle Forms
  • Oracle Reports
  • Automatic Storage Management
  • Oracle Discoverer
  • Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management
  • Oracle Hyperion Planning
  • Oracle Patching
  • Oracle Essbase
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Centre
  • Oracle Exalogic
  • Oracle Exadata
  • Oracle Database Appliance
  • Datapump
  • Performance tuning
  • Oracle DataGuard
  • RMAN
  • Oracle Utilities
  • Project Management
  • HP/UX
  • AIX
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Solaris
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 2022
  • Windows NT
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Devops
  • UNIX Shell Scripting
  • PL/SQL
  • SQL
  • XML
  • Java
  • JavaScript

Certification

  • OCA
  • OCS
  • Oracle Exadata 11g Certified Implementation Specialist
  • Oracle Database 11g Implementation Certified Associate
  • Oracle RAC 11g and Grid Infrastructure Administrator

Languages

UNIX Shell Scripting
PL/SQL
SQL
XML
Java
JavaScript

Systems

  • HP/UX
  • AIX
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Solaris
  • Windows 2000-2022
  • Windows NT
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Devops

Training

  • Oracle Engineered Systems Training at Oracle Solution Center - Reading, England and Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Real Application Clusters Administration
  • Oracle Exadata Administration
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Technical Training
  • Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management / Hyperion Planning
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Oracle Applications Development

Timeline

Technical Manager

Interdist Alliances
01.2015 - Current

Oracle Solutions Architect / Database Migration Consultant

Interdist Alliances
08.2012 - 12.2015

Oracle Technical Consultant

Soft Alliance & Resources Ltd
10.2009 - 07.2012

Part-Time Consultant

Graphic Communications Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2009

Part-Time Oracle Training Instructor

IPMC Ghana Ltd
09.2007 - 08.2009

Oracle Applications DBA / Developer

Systems Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2009

Oracle DBA

3E Quantum Associates
05.2006 - 01.2007

Database Applications Support Personnel

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund-Data Processing Centre
04.2005 - 04.2006

Delta State University

BSc. from Banking & Finance

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