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Muhammad Salman

Riyadh

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven Database Administrator with over seven years of specialized experience in Oracle database management and SQL Server. Expertise in high availability solutions, disaster recovery, performance tuning, database security, and auditing. Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize complex Oracle database environments, ensuring seamless migrations and upgrades, and providing 24/7 support for critical systems. Proficient in SQL query optimization, backup and recovery strategies, and implementing advanced compression techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality database solutions that enhance business operations and support organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Systems Engineer

MDS CS
09.2024 - Current
  • Cloud Migration & Operations: Migrate VMs using Zerto & RackWare, and databases using GoldenGate, Active Data Guard, and Data Pump (expdp/impdp) to OCI & GCP with near-zero downtime.
  • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): Deploy and manage scalable, high-availability workloads in Kubernetes.
  • Infrastructure Automation: Use Terraform & Ansible to automate cloud provisioning and configuration.
  • Cloud Networking & Security: Design VPN Site-to-Site, VCN, VPC, NSG, IAM policies, and KMS encryption for secure multi-cloud environments.
  • Performance & Cost Optimization: Reduce cloud spend by rightsizing workloads, autoscaling, and fine-tuning resources in OCI & GCP.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use Dynatrace, IBM Instana, Cloudability for real-time monitoring and proactive issue resolution.

Database consultant

Neoleap Alrajhi Bank,
09.2022 - Current
  • Data Guard and RAC configurations and administrations.
  • Provide upgradation and migrations solution from EXACC to On-Prem and vice versa.
  • Installation and configuration of high availability and disaster recovery using SQL Server failover clusters and Always On Availability Groups in SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2019.
  • Conducted performance tuning and root cause analysis (RCA) on slow-running queries using tools such as Automatic Workload Repository (AWR), Active Session History (ASH), and custom scripts.
  • Achieved significant data compression, reducing data size by approximately 80%, and introduced partitioning to streamline archiving processes.
  • Built SSRS environments for development and test servers based on client needs.
  • Planning and deployment of point-in-time backup and recovery using native procedures.
  • Deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of PROD and DR database servers.
  • schema synchronization using third-party tools.
  • Experience in configuration of report server and managing permissions in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
  • Expertise in generating reports using MS Reporting Services.
  • Analysis and performance tuning of databases.
  • Analysis of databases using SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Query Store, and Query Execution Plan.
  • SQL query optimization and general performance tuning.
  • Creating indexes, views, complex stored procedures, user-defined functions, cursors, and triggers to facilitate daily task or application team.
  • Utilized Dynatrace for monitoring and troubleshooting application and database issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
  • Managing DB Links in UAT and production environment.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support for all production databases

Database administrator

Askari Bank
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Successfully migrated over 20 databases from EXA-6 to EXA-9.
  • Configured and administered Data Guard and RAC.
  • Executed comprehensive backup and recovery procedures.
  • Provided 24x7 on-call support for all production databases.
  • Administered and monitored WebLogic servers, including tuning applications for optimal performance.
  • Deployed WebLogic applications.
  • Developed mock applications and databases for Flexcube.
  • Managed DB Links in UAT and production environments for seamless data integration.
  • Administered MS SQL Server, including configuring OHS and OTD.
  • Optimized performance in OBI databases using SQL profiles and SQL baselines in Oracle.
  • Installed, configured, patched, and cloned EBS using AD utilities.

DBA path Mentor and Consultant

ORANET
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Delivered training sessions to new students and employees.
  • Provided on-demand training for 19c database administration.

Database Administrator

Nrspbank MFBL
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Configured and administered Data Guard and RAC.
  • Executed backup and recovery procedures.
  • Provided 24x7 on-call support for all production databases.
  • Administered WebLogic servers.
  • Administered MS SQL Server.
  • Tuned SQL queries for optimal performance.

Database Administrator

Computer Research Private Limited
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed Oracle database installation, migration, patching, and upgrades.
  • Developed comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies.
  • Built disaster recovery solutions for production environments.
  • Conducted daily DBA activities.
  • Optimized queries by rewriting them for improved performance.
  • Created and managed indexes.
  • Implemented table partitioning.
  • Provided application support, understood client requirements, and delivered solutions at both the application and SQL procedure levels.

Database Administrator

ISOFT
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed Oracle database installation, migration, patching, and upgrades.
  • Developed and implemented database backup and recovery strategies.
  • Configured high-availability solutions using RAC and Data Guard.
  • Analyzed data integrity and assessed database physical and logical structures.
  • Provided comprehensive application support.

Skills

  • Cloud Architecture & Operations (Multi-Cloud: OCI, Google Cloud)
  • Key Management Services (OCI KMS)
  • Virtual Cloud Networking (VCN, VPC, NSG, Security Lists, Routing, VPN Site-to-Site)
  • Storage & Data Management (Object Storage, Storage Auto Archiving, Backup & Recovery)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Cloud Automation (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud SQL
  • Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExACC)
  • Database as a Service (DBaaS)
  • Cloud Security, Governance & Compliance
  • Cloud Automation & Cost Optimization
  • Migration from On-Prem to Cloud
  • Debezium
  • Oracle GoldenGate
  • Switchover (Active Data Guard)
  • Data Pump (expdp/impdp)
  • Oracle RAC Administration and Upgradation
  • Oracle Data Guard Configuration & Administration
  • SQL Server Administration & Optimization
  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Always-On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring)
  • Database Upgradation & Migration
  • Performance Tuning & SQL Query Optimization
  • Comprehensive Backup & Recovery Strategies
  • Data Security & Encryption (Transparent Data Encryption, SSL)
  • Auditing & Compliance Management (SQL Server Audit, Extended Events)
  • Replication (Merge & Transactional)
  • Solaris Virtualization: LDOM
  • IPS (Image Packaging System) Repository Management
  • Upgrading Solaris OS
  • Docker
  • Cloudability
  • Dynatrace
  • IBM Instana
  • WebLogic Server Administration
  • Tomcat
  • SSRS Configuration & Report Building
  • Scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL)

Certification

Certificate of Training for Always-on Configuration From Microsoft
Certificate :Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
(OCI) Architect
Certificate : Oracle Certified Professional
(Oracle 12c)

GCP Prefessional for Database

OCI Architect 2019

Accomplishments

Virtualized T8: install and Upgrade Solaris OS.

Upgrade Databases On ODA

Developed in-house Application for daily Admin Tasks (for DB,APP admins)

Automate operation for cloud computes start/stop

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Systems Engineer

MDS CS
09.2024 - Current

Database consultant

Neoleap Alrajhi Bank,
09.2022 - Current

Database administrator

Askari Bank
12.2021 - 09.2022

DBA path Mentor and Consultant

ORANET
12.2020 - 12.2021

Database Administrator

Nrspbank MFBL
12.2020 - 12.2021

Database Administrator

Computer Research Private Limited
02.2020 - 12.2020

Database Administrator

ISOFT
09.2017 - 06.2019

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