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Ruhana Shaikh

Rochester,MN

Summary

Qualified and seasoned software professional with more than 15 years of experience in managing large-scale, complex databases . Motivated with data architecture, problem-solving and task management skills. Superior ability in overcoming new challenges and acclimatization of new technology. Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. IT System Database Administrator

Mayo Clinic
03.2012 - Current
  • Expertise in managing high-severity incidents to ensure service availability with minimal delay and impact towards ensuring smooth operations of various environments.
  • Developed and delivered database builds, data analysis, performance tuning and cloning of huge databases like Enterprise Service Bus of 50TB in size.
  • Automated various database processes for regular maintenance to avoid system outages.
  • Showcased excellence across full oracle lifecycle implementation and support of Oracle databases (11g R2, 12c R1,12c R2, 19c) in Linux/Solaris/Unix/virtual environment supporting mission critical systems, proficient in database architecture, implementation, high availability, networking, securing, patching.
  • On-call rotations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Sr. IT System Database Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2010 - 03.2012
  • Successfully upgraded Oracle databases sizing 3 to 10TB.
  • Installed and implemented Oracle Apps E-business R12.
  • Maintained backups as per financial security standards for data maintenance and user access control.
  • Proactively tuned queries and system to improve performance of data access.
  • On-call rotations
  • Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.

System Administrator

SITA
Los Angeles, CA
11.2009 - 10.2010
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Provided production support for Oracle databases and imaging machines for airport displays.
  • Worked with SITA custom applications support for Airport Resource managment and Bag manager application.

Software Engineer

Wisdom InfoTech
Milwaukee, WI
12.2004 - 11.2009
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Consultant for multi-client’s production supports, lead roles, oracle application dba, upgrades and installs.
  • Few clients worked as a consultant were Capital Source Bank, CA, RCM Technologies, CA, Antares Management Systems, OH, CISCO Systems, CA, Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, MN, Berry Petroleum, CA
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
12.2022

Master of Arts -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India

Skills

Oracle Database Administration (11g R2, 12c R1,12c R2, 19c) & Architecture

Datacenter Migrations and DR setup

DB Upgrade, patching / Impact Analysis

Data Guard / ASM

Performance Tuning

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Technology Roadmaps

Strategy & Operational IT Planning

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate).

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Timeline

Sr. IT System Database Administrator

Mayo Clinic
03.2012 - Current

Sr. IT System Database Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2010 - 03.2012

System Administrator

SITA
11.2009 - 10.2010

Software Engineer

Wisdom InfoTech
12.2004 - 11.2009

Master of Science - Data Science

University of St. Thomas

Master of Arts -

University of Mumbai
Ruhana Shaikh