ZAMAN SHEREN

Oracle DBA/Apps DBA

Mobile: +97450900484
DOHA, QATAR.
Email: zmn.sheren@gmail.com
Immediate Joiner &Transferrable Visa

SUMMARY:
 Over 7 years of IT experience in ORACLE 12c/11g/10g DBMS and Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1/R12.2
as an Oracle DBA/Apps DBA.
 Experience in Production/Development environments, which includes Database creation, upgrades,
tuning, maintenance, backups & recovery in both UNIX (HP-UX & Red Hat Linux) and Windows
Environments on multiple versions of Oracle.
 Installation, configuration, upgrade, and patch the oracle e-business suites release 12 1 to 12.2.
 Expertise in implementing and configuring advanced High Availability technologies including
DATAGUARD (physical & logical standby).
 Extended knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).Data modeling techniques,
Requirements engineering, and Business intelligence (BI) ETL requirements.
 Designed logical and physical Data Models using ERWIN and oracle Data Modeling tools.
 Managed Backup and Recovery Program for all Oracle Databases Install, implement, and configure
RMAN. Oversee, improved, and implemented scripts, processes, emergency procedures, and testing of
all RMAN operations.
 Cloned database from PRODUCTION to TEST and DEVELOPMENT and from Development to
production using RMAN.
 Extensive experience in business analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of Oracle
12c/11g/10g Client/Server Application Development.
 Demonstrated proficiency in managing Oracle Instance, database storage structure, schema objects, and
monitoring tablespaces, segments, extents, and indexes.
 Experience in extracting, transforming, and loading data from other databases and text files using
SQL*Loader utility.
 Experience in Upgrade and Migration of oracle database to higher version installing patches and other
platforms without/with using Oracle Data Migration Assistant (DBMA) and Oracle Data Upgrade Assistant
(DBUA).
 Applied Patches, Upgraded, troubleshoot database issues, critical security updates, and User Issues
using Meta link.
 Experience of 24x7 production support of Oracle database in Windows and HP-UX & Red Hat Linux
environments.
 Performed SQL queries tuning, Database Tuning, Memory Tuning, and Tuning Disk Usage and advised
the application programmer of the opportunities in tuning the application.
 Extensive experience in business analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of Oracle
12c/11g/10g Client/Server Application Development.
 Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, database objects like Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Packages.
 Managing Database Structure, Storage Allocation, Table/Index segments, Rollback segments,
Constraints, Database Access, Roles, and Privileges.
 Prepared documentation of Database Operations Standards and Database Backup and Recovery.
 Implemented table partitioning to improve performance and data management.
 Carried Software Installation, Database Creation, Storage allocation, Capacity Planning.
 Strong Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Analytical & Design Skills.
 Able to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively with close attention to details.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Database (DBMS): Oracle 12c/11g/10g RAC, My SQL.
Middleware/Application Server: Oracle Application Server 11g /10g, Oracle Web logic 11g administration
ERP: Oracle E-Business Suite Release R12.1/R12.2
Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, UNIX, HP-UX, Solaris.
Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, CSS, Shell Scripting
Oracle applications: Oracle Developer Suite 10g/ 11g/12c Forms & Reports, Oracle Application Express (APEX).
DB Utilities: SQL Loader, Exp/Imp, DataPump Utilities, OEM, Dataguard, RMAN, ORAPWD, RAC, ASM
Tools: SQL Developer, ERWIN, OEM, DB Artisan, Oracle Developer 2000, VERITAS Volume Manager,
TOAD, SQL*PLUS, Oracle Data Modeler

WORK EXPERIENCE:
1) Oracle Database Administrator
Redco International W.L.L | Doha, Qatar (Nov 2019 – Aug 2020)

Responsibilities:

 Managed Oracle DBMS11gR2 Standalone and DataGuard databases on the Linux platform and 24x7
Production support.
 Enterprise-wide monitoring and administration of Oracle databases using OEM.
 Installed, upgraded, applied patches, and cross-platform migration of 10g and 11g databases on Linux.
 Implemented DATAGUARD (Standby) for high availability/disaster recovery purposes.
 Database cloning/refreshing from Production to Test and Development environments using RMAN
duplicate, Exp/imp, EXPDP, and IMPDP.
 Performance tuning for optimized results using tools like EXPLAIN PLAN, SQL*Trace, TKPROF,
STATSPACK, AWR, and ADDM reports.
 Analyzed SQL statements, reorganized database objects, and design indexes to improve response time.
 Implemented RMAN full and incremental backups using RMAN catalog database.
 Recovery of Database/tables/transactions using flashback technology and RMAN (Recovering from Media
Failure, Recovering data files, Recovering Tablespaces).
 Implemented database auditing, data security in a production environment.
 Developed PL/SQL programs (Functions, Procedures, Packages, and Triggers).
 Database Management - Backup, & Recovery, Performance Tuning, Configuration of Database,
Tablespaces administration, User management, and Index management.
 Monitoring the operating system response in terms of CPU usage, disk space, and swap space by using
various UNIX utilities like SAR, VMSTAT, ISOSTAT, and TOP.
 Capacity Planning: performance analysis of database servers and storages in a standalone and clustered
environment
 Wrote UNIX shell scripts for backup and recovery, Import and export, and clone procedures.

Environment: Oracle10g and 11gR2 DBMS, OEM, RMAN, Dataguard, Oracle Enterprise Linux

2) Oracle Database Consultant (E-Business Suite)

Ora-Tech Systems (PVT) Ltd.| Islamabad, Pakistan (Apr 2016 – Nov 2019)

Project 1:
Client: OGDCL (national oil and gas corporation)
Roles Performed: Oracle Apps DBA, Oracle Core DBA
Technology used in project : Operating System : Linux Database : Oracle 11.2.0.4/12c Applications : EBS
12.2.4 Middleware : Weblogic

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Responsibilities:

 Database upgrades from 11.2.0.3 to 11.2.0.4/11.2.0.3 to 12.1.0.2

 Application upgrade from 12.1.3 to 12.2.X
 Testing latest PSU patches on 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2 databases before releasing
 Testing one-offs on delta 7 and delta 8, delta10 instances
 Upgrading 12.2 instances from delta7 to delta10, delta8 to delta10, 12.2.5 to 12.2.7
 Testing AD/TXK delta patches on 12.2.X instances
 Tested new DELTA4 patch on 12.1.3 instance. Which is ready to be signed off from QA end and about
to release from Oracle
 Resolving ADOP issues.
 Cloning 12.1.3 and 12.2.X instances. 10. Worked with the development team to test bugs. 11.Weblogic
patching using bsu tool.
 Using ETCC to know and apply Database and Middle Tier patches.

Project 2:
Client: United bank limited
Roles Performed: Oracle Apps DBA, Oracle Core DBA
Technology used in project : Operating System : Linux Database : Oracle 11.2.0.4/12c Applications : EBS
12.2.4 Middleware : Weblogic, Agile

Responsibilities:

 Involved in the Oracle EBS R12.2.4 post-implementation maintenance activities like Cloning, Patching,
and Applications system administration tasks.
 Created SOA12c environment and registered soa services as managed services in the Admin console.
 Good at ADOP patching utility, Cloning, and 12.2.4 file system
 RMAN cloning.
 Creating Users, Adding Responsibilities
 Monitoring locks and various sessions using OEM.
 Basic working knowledge on Weblogic administration.
 Taking logical backups of the database using Oracle Export and the physical backups using Cold/Hot
backups.
 Monitoring & Managing Tablespaces and Datafiles growth.

Project 3:
Client: Peshawar Development Authority.
Roles Performed: Oracle Core DBA
Environment: Oracle DBMS 11gR2, Oracle Linux Enterprise 6.0, Windows Server 2012, Oracle Enterprise
Manager - OEM (for monitoring the database).

Responsibilities:

 Organized Oracle Database operations, Installation, Creation, Configuration, Laying out database tables
and database schema design, startup, and shutdown of Databases. Setting init.ora parameters,
maintaining Data Files, Control Files, Redo Log Files, managing Tablespaces, segments, extents, indexes,
and managing Undo Data.
 Monitoring System Resources, understanding and troubleshooting Database issues in the Production
Environment
 Carried out EXPORT and IMPORT operations on Oracle Database, and monitored the performance of the
database using OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager).

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 Performed Backups and Recovery, maintain 24 hours uptime for the database.
 Installed and configured Database as of Oracle's Optimal Flexible Architecture (OFA).
 Successfully implemented a physical standby database using DATAGUARD.
 Mentored and provided oversight and backup for the production Databases.
 Maintained Test Database for testing and research work.
 Automated the daily routine activities backups using the DBMS_JOBS, DBMS_SCHEDULER.
 Used Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) for analyzing the database performance.
 Use TOAD to Optimize and test SQLs, PL-SQL statements developed by the Development Team.
 Performed User Management, creation, monitored and management of database users, altered user's
passwords, and granted and revoked system/object privileges, roles, auditing user actions in the database.
 Monitored and maintained different replicas of databases in remote and local locations running on Red hat
Linux server.
 Served as Oracle DBA in a 24x7 Production environment managing several Database instances.
 Communicated with Oracle support via the Metalink to troubleshoot important issues.

3) System Administrator/DBA
Al Jaber L.E.G.T. Engineering & Contracting | Salalah, Oman (Mar 2009 – Feb 2012)

Responsibilities:

 Designed and managed the full IT Network & Server infrastructure.

 Installed Oracle 10g and 11g on the UNIX environment of the HP-UX platform.
 Setup of Standby database for faster disaster recovery and Data guard setup for high availability.
 Creation of databases for Testing, and Production servers.
 Cloning of Database for Testing Database Server.
 Created and maintained Users and Roles with appropriate Privileges and Profiles.
 Responsibilities include maintaining Physical (Cold & Hot) Backups using RMAN and Logical (Export &
Import) Backups, user security, sizing of tables, indexes, tablespaces and datafiles, and provide technical
support to users.
 Taking the Backup every day, week, and monthly using stored procedures in Disk and Tapes as per
business rules.
 Performed HOT backup and COLD backup using scripts and RMAN and also developed backup strategies
using incremental and cumulative backup methods.
 Maintenance and tuning of databases: Memory tuning, I/O Tuning
 Good experience working with FTP, SCP using SSH protocol.
 Administer, Monitor, and Tune the database using an oracle tool Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Environment: HP-UX, Oracle 10.2.0.1.0, Oracle 11.2.0.1.0, SQL Server 2008, shell scripts

4) Junior Database Administrator

Daelim Industrial Co Ltd| Islamabad, Pakistan (Feb 2004 – Aug 2008)

Responsibilities:

 Increased scalability and availability for Core Business Application by converting it to Oracle 10g Database
and implementing Oracle high availability operations.
 Successfully design and created a Disaster Recovery System by using Oracle 10g Data Guard.
 Reduced cost of maintenance 40% by successfully converting the Microsoft-SQL Server platform to the
Linux-Oracle platform.
 Successfully implemented and supported the Corporate Intranet System by using Oracle AS 10g.
 Decreased user processing time 90% on Database by installing, configuring, and implementing Oracle
Advances Security and Microsoft Active Directory. Configured LDAP compliant Kerberos and Oracle.

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 Successfully design and supported all interface processes between MS SQL and Oracle by using Oracle
10g Transparent Gateway.
 Decreased 45% Calculation Analysis Process time by creating a job library, self-monitoring procedure, and
automating the process.
 Successfully converted Billing System into an Oracle platform that saved 65% of billing processing time.
 Increased 15% DBA productivity by using ASM that eliminates most manual I/O performance tasks.
 Improved 65% business efficiency by implementing Report Module using Oracle Portal.
 Decreased 40% Batch Process time by designing and automating the process.

5) Application Support/Channel Partnership.

Deltathree Inc.| New Jersey, USA (Jan 1998 – Feb 2004)

Responsibilities:

 Actively managed 250 resellers for new orders, account support, and transactional settlements. Delivered
24×7 Customer service support and training to 5540 on average connected online active end-users
availing services.
 VoIP desktop application installation, configuration, Troubleshooting, maintenance, and windows tuning to
assure the best voice call experience.
 Sold and delivered Office PBX system, sip phone system, and applications along with configuration and
maintenance assistance contract.
 Maintained reseller accounts and related affairs. Managed Account top-ups and prepaid card sales.
 Performed day-to-day Business Accounting, business Strategic Direction an international wire transfer
affairs and activities.

EDUCATION:
 4 Years University Degree in Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
 Diploma in Hardware Networking and Server Configuration
 Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
 Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

CERTIFICATIONS:
 Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
 RedHat Linux

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

 Name: Sheren Zaman

 Father Name: Gul Rahim
 Nationality: Pakistan
 Date of Birth: 7th June 1975
 Material Status: Married

REFERENCE:

 Available upon request.

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