umair iqbal
@umairiqbal1
Experienced Database & Web Administrator specializing in MySQL and Oracle.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced database and web administrator with a strong background in MySQL, Oracle RAC, Linux administration, and web technologies. I have led database performance tuning, replication, backup and recovery, and web server management across enterprise and freelance roles, supporting data warehouses, IT audits, and website operations.
I bring hands-on experience with ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, SQL optimization, and monitoring tools such as Nagios and Cacti, plus front-end skills in HTML/CSS and PHP. I thrive on improving system performance, ensuring data integrity, and training end users while supporting product and development teams as a technical liaison.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scientific Communicator
Freelance
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Provided database and information security services including data processing, tuning MySQL/Oracle RAC queries, supporting data warehouse reporting, and serving as product consultant for backlog and sprint prioritization.
Information Security & Web Administrator
Pakistan Telecommunication Employee's Trust
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Managed web and network administration, led ISO 9001:2015 audit preparation, and optimized MySQL and Oracle RAC performance to support data integrity and reporting systems.
Front End Web Developer / DBA
Freelance
Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 (2 years)
Developed responsive front-end interfaces and administered MySQL on Linux, implementing performance tuning, replication, archived large tables, and automated backup strategies.
Manager IT
Silver Lake Foods Ltd
Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 (4 months)
Managed overall IT operations and developed web-based sales, purchase and inventory applications while optimizing WAMP/MySQL performance and resolving network issues.
Database Administrator
Earth Factor Pvt Ltd
May 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 2 months)
Administered MySQL/Percona databases, monitored health with Nagios/Cacti, performed replication and backup strategies, and implemented performance tuning and table archiving.
Database Administrator
121 Solutionz Pvt Ltd
Sep 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 7 months)
Served as DBA and support engineer, installed and maintained MS SQL and MySQL servers, implemented backup/recovery plans and stored procedures, and managed network devices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
2003 - 2006
Activities and societies: Participated in 3rd IT Exhibition 2005; PEC short certification in Project Management.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at UET Taxila with coursework in software development, databases, and systems.
Government Degree College Taxila
Pre-Engineering (FSc), Pre-Engineering (FSc)
2000 - 2002
Completed pre-engineering (FSc) program covering mathematics, physics, and chemistry preparation for engineering studies.
Saint Paul High School
Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
1997 - 1998
Completed Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate with general secondary education.
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