Ruben Padilla
@rubenpadilla
Experienced Oracle Applications Database Administrator with extensive IT expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Oracle Applications Database Administrator with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Oracle relational database systems and Oracle Financials. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of database management, performance tuning, and application support, making me a valuable asset to any organization.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led numerous projects, including migrations, upgrades, and custom application development. My role as a primary support mentor for various EBS upgrades has honed my skills in issue resolution and performance optimization. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and enhance business processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
SMX / Social Security Administration (SSA)
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Provided primary support as a mentor for EBS 12.2.12 migration, including Linux installation and upgrade support. Conducted performance tuning and resolved issues, offering Oracle Metalink SR support.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Scientific Games
Oct 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Installed Oracle Access Manager (OAM) / Oracle Internet Directory (OID) 12.2.1.4 for Single Sign-on integration. Managed code migration, performance tuning, and provided Oracle SR support for application and database processes.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Navisite
Jun 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 4 months)
Supported various customers, including Oracle Database upgrades from 12.1.0.2 to 19.10.0.0 for EBS 12.2.4 applications and subsequent EBS upgrades to 12.2.9. Managed quarterly Critical Patch updates, production support, performance tuning, and SR issue resolution.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Bechtel Corporation
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 (9 months)
Provided support for an EBS 12.2.4 upgrade project, including a fresh installation with a database 12.1.0.2 upgrade and EBS 12.2.5 upgrade. Managed production application support, daily patching, SR issue resolution, and user requests.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Usana Health Sciences
Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Completed a Proof of Concept EBS upgrade from 12.1.3 to 12.2.4, including an Oracle Database upgrade from 11.2.0.3 to 12.1.0.2. Installed and configured Oracle Demantra 12.2.4 components and Dataguard, including DR testing.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator – Service Manager
Mercury Technology Group
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014 (8 months)
Managed 4 clients personally, overseeing a wide range of database tasks from patching and cloning to large projects such as Platform Migration and EBS application upgrades. Conducted weekly or bi-weekly meetings with clients.
Oracle DBA Consultant
Three Dimensional Resource Planning
Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Completed database and E-Business Suite upgrade projects for various clients, including Limelight, Philosophy, Rockford, Tucson Airport Authority, and SuperShuttle. Managed disaster recovery testing, application and project support, patching, and issue resolution.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator – Service Manager
Mercury Technology Group
Mar 2008 - Aug 2011 (3 years 5 months)
Supported 4 clients personally, handling a wide range of database tasks from patching and cloning to large projects such as Platform Migration and EBS application upgrades. Participated in weekly team status meetings.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Abaris, Inc.
Jul 2007 - Mar 2008 (8 months)
Supported over 10 remote clients with Oracle Databases (8.1.7.4 to 10.2.0.3) and Oracle Financials (11.5.7 to 12i). Performed daily tasks including cloning, patch application, new installations, backups, recovery, and issue resolution.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
WHITTMANHART
Jun 2006 - Jul 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Served as the lead Apps DBA for a new implementation of Oracle 11i Applications 11.5.10.2 at Pulte Homes, installing the application from the ground up in a two-tier configuration. Performed cloning, patching, SR resolution, backup and recovery, and automated management services monitoring scripts for Komori America Corporation.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Dataweb Technologies
Sep 2005 - Jun 2006 (9 months)
Assisted in a new implementation of Oracle 10G RAC ASM on Linux with a NetApp filer for Realink Corporation. Supported the implementation of 11.5.10 application for City of Chandler, analyzing and applying patches for HR and other modules.
Sr. Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Xerox Corporation
Jul 2002 - Sep 2005 (3 years 2 months)
Implemented a Shared Application Top environment and managed Oracle 8i and 9i databases, including 10.7 and 11i Applications. Performed database refreshes/clones, system administration tasks, and applied patches and minipacks to the 11i application.
Systems Analyst/Web Developer Analyst
Tektronix Corporation
Aug 1995 - Jul 2002 (6 years 11 months)
Worked on Oracle Portal implementation and FileNet image import projects, developing an extranet website for Active Service Providers. Developed major improvements for 'The GetMore Program' website, enhancing customer relationships.
Consultant
Aris Corporation
Jun 1994 - Aug 1995 (1 year 2 months)
Developed an Accounts Receivable (AR) real-time Credit Approval Process and a Collection Follow-up Process using PL/SQL. Created an Auto Lockbox Process to receive and transfer bank data files, and developed an ADP GL Interface Payroll process.
Programmer/Analyst
Unocal Corporation
Mar 1993 - Jun 1994 (1 year 3 months)
Contributed as a developer/analyst to the successful completion of Purchasing modifications and conversion for Oracle Financials Release 9. Performed key responsibilities as an application lead for the Oracle Purchasing module and developed initial conversion programs for Account Payables Vendor conversion.
Programmer/Analyst
Cooper Industries, Industrial Machinery Division
Aug 1990 - Nov 1992 (2 years 3 months)
Performed Application Development for a Data Collection multi-user system designed for Time and Attendance tracking, primarily written in Oracle Forms 2.0. Headed a project to convert Oracle 5.1.22 and SCO Xenix 2.3 to Oracle 6.0.33 and SCO UNIX 3.2, including system administration tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. The curriculum focused on various aspects of computer systems and information technology.
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