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Mohammed Bashir

Mohammed Bashir

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in resolving technical issues, software development, and systems analysis. Highly skilled in data management, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, with a strong customer-service orientation and resilience under pressure. A strategic thinker well-versed in agile methodology, DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture. Experienced in business intelligence tools, open-source software contributions, and solution architecture. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovation and efficiency within an organization. Additionally, represented the Middle East and Africa twice on the MySQL Customer Advisory Board in San Francisco.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heatwave Solution Engineer

Oracle
Riyadh
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Driving HeatWave Adoption – Showcasing how HeatWave accelerates MySQL queries, making it the fastest cloud database for analytics and ML.
  • Cloud & Database Expertise – Assisting customers in deploying and optimizing HeatWave on OCI, AWS, and Azure.
  • Data Migration & Integration – Helping businesses migrate data from Avro, CSV, PDFs, and images into HeatWave seamlessly.
  • Generative AI & ML – Enabling customers to leverage built-in ML and AI capabilities for predictive analytics and automation.
  • Pre-Sales & Technical Enablement – Conducting workshops, demos, and POCs to demonstrate the power of HeatWave.
  • Partner & Customer Engagement – Working with enterprises, startups, and partners to maximize their database performance and cost efficiency. covering EMEA.

Senior Database Administrator

MIS - Al Moammar Information Systems Co.
Riyadh
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Database Administration & Optimization – Managed and enhanced the performance of MSSQL Server, MySQL, and Redis to ensure high availability and efficiency.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery – Designed and implemented backup strategies and disaster recovery drills, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
  • Data Lake Architecture – Architected a scalable Data Lake to centralize and streamline data access for analytics and reporting.
  • Performance Tuning – Applied advanced query optimization and indexing strategies to improve database responsiveness.
  • Industry Leadership – Represented the Middle East and Africa in the MySQL Customer Advisory Board in San Francisco for the second consecutive year, contributing to the future direction of MySQL.

Senior Database Administrator

Tamam
Riyadh
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Administered, upgraded, and patched MSSQL Server and MySQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Implemented High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for MSSQL Server (AlwaysOn) and MySQL (InnoDB Cluster) environments.
  • Managed Linux and Windows Server platforms across various distributions.
  • Performed database hardening in compliance with CIS benchmarks to enhance security.
  • Ensured PCI DSS compliance for databases and infrastructure.
  • Familiar with SAMA regulations to ensure alignment with local financial standards.
  • Delegated as Operation and Infrastructure Manager during the manager’s absence, overseeing daily operations and infrastructure management.
  • Represented the Middle East and Africa at the MySQL Customer Advisory Board in San Francisco, contributing insights to the future development of MySQL.
  • Trained pre-graduate students and coop participants in database management and related technologies, helping them build essential skills and gain industry-ready knowledge.

Database Administrator

Tamam
Riyadh
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Administered, upgraded, and patched MSSQL Server and MySQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Implemented High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for MSSQL Server (AlwaysOn) and MySQL (InnoDB Cluster) environments.
  • Conducted multiple disaster recovery rehearsals, ensuring readiness and minimizing recovery time.
  • Migrated MySQL from version 5.7 to 8.0.x, ensuring smooth transitions and enhanced performance.
  • Enhanced backup strategies by applying MEB (MySQL Enterprise Backup) to ensure faster and more reliable backups.
  • Managed Linux and Windows Server platforms across various distributions.
  • Performed database hardening in compliance with CIS benchmarks to enhance security.
  • Ensured PCI DSS compliance for databases and infrastructure.
  • Familiar with SAMA regulations to ensure alignment with local financial standards.
  • Delegated as Operation and Infrastructure Manager during the manager’s absence, overseeing daily operations and infrastructure management.
  • Represented the Middle East and Africa at the MySQL Customer Advisory Board in San Francisco, contributing insights to the future development of MySQL.
  • Trained pre-graduate students and coop participants in database management and related technologies, helping them build essential skills and gain industry-ready knowledge.

Resident DBA

2P Perfect Presentation
Abhā
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Installed, configured, managed, and maintained ORACLE, MySQL, and MS-SQL databases to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Tuned database performance and monitored capacity to ensure optimal operation.
  • Conducted daily backup and recovery operations using various agents, including Veritas.
  • Created and maintained MS-SQL Failover Clusters, both physical and VM-based (inbox, outbox).
  • Implemented and managed MS-SQL Always-On Clusters for high availability.
  • Designed and maintained load balancing applications for optimized resource distribution.
  • Migrated on-premise data centers to NIC Cloud, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud environment.
  • Gained experience working with DMS (Tasheel App) for database management.
  • Developed reports, triggers, sequences, packages, cursors, and functions based on business requirements.
  • Assisted the finance team with audit cooperation, speeding up the process by automating key tasks and improving efficiency.
  • Gained the Guinness World Record for participating in the Hajj Hackathon 2018, where my team won the first round by developing a Hajj simulator that allowed pilgrims to perform Hajj using Virtual Reality (VR).
  • Trained fresh graduates in database management and related technologies, enhancing their skills and preparing them for the industry.

Resident DBA

Netlinks trading systems
Abhā
06.2013 - 01.2019
  • Installed, configured, and managed ORACLE, MySQL, and MS-SQL databases to ensure their high availability and optimal performance.
  • Tuned database systems and monitored capacity to maintain peak operational efficiency.
  • Performed daily backup and recovery tasks using a variety of agents, including Veritas.
  • Established and maintained MS-SQL Failover Clusters, both physical and VM-based (inbox, outbox), for enhanced system reliability.
  • Implemented and managed MS-SQL Always-On Clusters to provide continuous availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Designed and maintained load balancing applications to optimize resource distribution and improve system performance.
  • Gained hands-on experience with DMS (Tasheel App) for effective database management.
  • Developed essential database objects, such as reports, triggers, sequences, packages, cursors, and functions, based on business requirements.
  • Collaborated with the finance team to streamline audit processes by automating key tasks, enhancing efficiency and speeding up results.
  • Trained fresh graduates in database management and related technologies, helping them build essential skills and gain industry-ready knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU
india
08.2005 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Technical Issue Resolution
  • Software development
  • Systems analysis
  • Data management
  • Cloud computing expertise
  • Cybersecurity knowledge
  • Customer-Service orientation
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Strategic thinking
  • Agile methodology familiarity
  • DevOps understanding
  • Enterprise architecture knowledge
  • Business intelligence tools proficiency
  • Open source software contribution

Certification

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Generative AI Certified Professional, Oracle, 07/01/24, Present
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Cloud Operations Certified Associate, Oracle, 08/01/20, 02/28/22
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle, 07/01/20, 01/31/22
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Architect Professional, Oracle, 06/01/20, 12/31/21
  • Specialist, Saudi Council of Engineers, 06/01/20, 06/01/27, 638687
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Architect Associate, Oracle, 05/01/20, 11/30/21
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle, 05/01/20, 11/30/21
  • Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Certified Specialist, Oracle, 04/01/20, 10/31/21

Accomplishments

  • 24 CPE credits, Virtual mena ISC, Awarded after attending four days Virtual mena ISC 2021/2022 conferences
  • Guinness world records, Guinness world records, 08/01/18, Participated in #HAjj_Hackathon 2018

Languages

Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Heatwave Solution Engineer

Oracle
09.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Database Administrator

MIS - Al Moammar Information Systems Co.
11.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Database Administrator

Tamam
06.2023 - 10.2023

Database Administrator

Tamam
08.2021 - 06.2023

Resident DBA

2P Perfect Presentation
02.2019 - 07.2021

Resident DBA

Netlinks trading systems
06.2013 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU
08.2005 - 01.2011

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