nqobile ndlovu
@nqobilendlovu
Senior Database Administrator and BI specialist driving data-informed hospitality decisions.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Database Administrator and Reporting Specialist with 7+ years of experience managing Oracle RDBMS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Microsoft SQL Server in global hospitality environments. I specialize in Business Intelligence with Power BI and Oracle Analytics Server, and have delivered Opera and Simphony reporting solutions that translate complex data into actionable insights.
My work includes deploying Opera R&A in cloud environments, installing and configuring Oracle Goldengate, and containerizing TYNGO databases for PostgreSQL and Oracle. I have led database upgrades across 11g/12c/19c with minimal downtime, implemented monitoring and performance tuning, and resolved production failures through root-cause analysis.
I mentor junior DBAs, collaborate with operations and revenue managers to define KPIs, and deliver projects that improve operational decision-making—such as Power BI dashboards that increased decision-making efficiency by 40% across EMEA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Database Administrator
HRS
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Deploying Opera R&A and TYNGO databases in cloud and containerised environments, implemented Goldengate and Oracle Analytics Server, and tuned database performance to improve reliability for hosted hospitality platforms.
Oracle Database Administrator
Micros South Africa (AdaptIT)
Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Led Oracle upgrades (11g→19c), built operational and financial Power BI reports for hospitality clients, and supported Simphony and RES 3700 installations with minimal downtime.
Oracle DBA
Micros South Africa (AdaptIT)
Nov 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 3 months)
Maintained Oracle RDBMS and delivered Opera reporting integrations for hosted clients, ensuring QA in DB release cycles and resolving escalated analytics issues to improve reporting performance.
Simphony POS Technical Specialist
Micros South Africa (AdaptIT)
Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 10 months)
Provided technical Simphony support to hotels, casinos, and resorts, delivered onsite/remote reporting support, and documented client analytics use cases while training end users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RSRegent Business School
Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (NQF Level 8) focused on advanced management principles and leadership in business contexts.
RSRegent Business School
Advanced Diploma in Management, Management
Advanced Diploma in Management (NQF Level 7) covering managerial practices and applied business administration.
Institute of Administration & Commerce
Diploma in Marketing Management, Marketing Management
Diploma in Marketing Management covering core marketing principles and practical applications in business.
Foundation for Business Studies
Certificate in Business Studies, Business Studies
Certificate in Business Studies providing foundational knowledge in business principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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