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FABIAN MYRON RUSSELL
DB2 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Expertise in Database Administration with hands-on experience in planning and
analysing critical issues to ensure that these were resolved within SLA.
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+60172956362 / +60380684291
Profile Summary
IBM DB2 9.1 OCA certified professional with over 21 years of cross-cultural
experience. Directed Database Management activities for large set-ups
including establishment of production databases and provided updates on
availability, database usage, growth & performance metrics to the senior
management. Hands-on experience in Oracle Database Forms Reports,
coding of PL/SQL, setting up and configuring systems to and operating on
Unix, Linux(different flavours), Unisys MP-RAS srv4 operating system
(NCR). Skilled at SQL, FoxPro, db2, oracle, MYSQL, COBOL, Natural Adabas &
Visual Basic Programming, ASP, API and HTM. Experience in hardware setup (installation) of computers & network configuration of personnel
computers on a network & troubleshooting along with the maintenance of
all types of hardware and networks. Experience in IBM Data Studio,
Windows PowerShell, Office Suite, Visio, Toad, Quest, IBM Data Server
Manager, IBM Cognos, Oracle Enterprise Manager, NoSQLDatabase, Data
Mining & VBSCRIP, SAS 9.1 / SAS 9.2 Programming.
Education
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National Diploma (Information Technology) from Technikon, South
Africa in 2003
Certifications
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IBM DB2 9.1 OCA
IBM DB2 10.1 certified database administrator
Oracle 9i OCA
Certificate in testing – test and data services
Career Timeline
Area of Excellence
DB2 Database Administration
Database Administration
Technical Architecture
Software Testing
Cobol Programming
Oracle Back-up & Recovery
Oracle Net8 Administration
Project Execution
People Management
Software Test
Analyst
Computer
Operator
Sigver Clerk
1994-1997
2000-2003
1997-2000
2007-2011
2003-2007
IT Operator
Offline Sorter
Operator
2011 till date
DB2 Database
Administrator
Work Experience
May’00 till date
Experian South Africa Ltd., Malaysia / Cyberjaya / Johannesburg as DB2 Database Administrator
Growth Path:
Computer Operator
IT Operator
Software Test Analyst
DB2 Database Administrator
May’00 – Mar’03
Mar’03 – Jan’07
Feb’07 – Oct’11
Since Nov’11
Role:
DB2 Database Administrator
Designing, implementing and supporting DB2 database (9.1, 10.1, 10.5) in a Windows and Linux environment as well as
upgrading and keeping database environment up to date and patched as per required standards and architecture. Managing
and supporting MS SQL 2008,2012
Implementing databases, database storage structures, allocating system storage and planning further storage requirements
for application databases
Modifying database structures to support business needs, as well population and updating database tables
Executing database security measures as well monitoring & controlling user access in line with company standards
Writing scripts to maintain, monitor and support the databases and processors
Formulating backup and recovery including disaster recovery plans and analysing data in production & testing environment
Ensuring databases operate at optimal level by monitoring and adjusting database structures
Developing operational documentation including logical designs along with the database and table implementation and
designs for any new applications
Supporting and troubleshooting application issues in all environments
Collaborating with developers, systems analysts, project managers, business owner regarding all project initiatives
Maintaining architecture and design integrity throughout the application and database implementation process, ensuring log
shipping is in place to keep disaster recovering in sync with production and managing HADR environments
Designing and creating Partitioning (DFP) for table structures
Database capacity planning
Database documentation
Implement changes approved by the change control committee.
Performing database reorganization for db2.
Testing and setting up database servers
Perming data migration
Database installation, configuration and upgrade of db2, oracle and mysql
Database monitoring
Implement and maintain database security according company policy (create and maintain users, roles and privileges)
Capacity planning of the database growth and communicate to management
Plan and establish backup and restore strategies.
Database performance tuning
Perform database on a regular basis to ensure database performs at optimal level
Ensure database availability
Monitor database through shell and batch scripts and a range a tools.
Trouble shoot system environment issues and relate to the team
Execute system changes (Database) when agreed upon
Administering the following activities:
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SQL Server reporting and MSMQ
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SQL Server administration for 2008,2012
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Backup and Recovery
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SQL Jobs
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24x7 production support
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Performance Management (physical DB configuration) and analysing the bottleneck resulting in performance
issues.
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DB job Scheduler
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Logical DB support, e.g. creating database schema table and index creation
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Installation of new DB version, limited to one version or release upgrade per year per DB instance
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Standard DB capacity management
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Tune database parameters
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Export/import data on request
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Oracle database administration
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Database backups and restore for oracle DBS using RMAN
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Database Security
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Performance Tuning
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SQL Scripting
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WSH Scripting
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Shell Scripting
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Migration of database
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MYSQL Workbench
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MYSQL Backups
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Ensure MySQL servers runs at optimal health
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Managing and supporting MySQL in production and development environments.
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Perform MySQL config changes to optimize performance and resolve performance issues.
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Performance tuning and capacity planning using MySQL Enterprise Monitor
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Perform data extracts
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Perform database replication and split mirror
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Document all database servers and ERD diagrams.
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Design and create database structures.
Software Test Analyst
Managed the development and execution of software test plans and analysed test standards and procedures
Assesses test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action
Collaborated with the developers in resolution of problems and modifying test system to prepare implementation
Implemented testing programs i.e. database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug
retests, or usability and documented software defects, using a bug tracking system and report defects to software developers
Monitored bug resolution efforts and track successes
Executed test schedules in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
Reviewed product designs to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
Analysed testing (regression testing) using SAS
Significant Achievements:
Managed a diverse Database Administration (DBA) team of 4 personnel with resources in multiple locations
Worked closely with internal customers and client organizations to understand incidents and ensure the provision of quality
service in line with agreed upon SLAs; achieved a 75% incident closure rate with 5% reduction in the number of incidents
Led the team in supporting a set of complex database implementations including DB2 10.5 migration, Amnesty Project which
is on MySQL , Combo and Regs - performed data migration and management of MySQL database during development and
implementation.
Validated Data Load IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT
initiatives
Took System Security and Data Processing software functionality; performed thorough testing procedures on each product’s
functional areas
Migrating Databases for DB2 10.5, SQL SERVER 2012 to Windows Server 2012.
Performing query on optimization on both db2 and MySQL and designing database structures.
Development store procedures and triggers as per business requirements.
Previous Experience
Jul’97 – May’00: Electronic Data Services (EDS), Johannesburg as Offline Sorter Operator
Oct’94 – Jun’97: First National Bank, Johannesburg as Sigver Clerk
IT Skills
Database Administration
SQL
Cobol Programming
Visual Basic 5 & 6
Natural
Ado
PL/SQL
Oracle: Back-up & Recovery
Windows NT/95/98/XP/2003/200
Oracle 10g / 11g
ITIL V3
Access 2000
Unix
Oracle Net8 Administration
Microsoft Office 2003, 2008, 2010 and
2013
Dao
Unisys
Oracle 9i Database Administration
Oracle Pl/SQL
Active Directory
SDLC
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 8thFebruary 1973
Nationality: South African
Languages Known: English and Afrikaans
Address : 46, Jalan Mawar, 2 Puchong, Perdana, Puchong, Selangor - 47100
MYSQL
IBM 9.1
IBM 9.5, 9.7
SQL Server 2003, 2008, 2012
SQL Server Reporting Service
IBM 10.1, 10.5
Hitachi Tier 1 Storage Platform
Linux
Window Server 2008 /2012
T-SQL
Data Migration