Salai Champooranan

Irving, TX
(Former Citi Contractor)
Last Reporting Manager: Joshua Joseph
FTC and SOEID - SC82882
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
 Over twenty years of IT experience, Data Modeler, Data Architecture, Development, Data management, Hadoop Big
Data, Data Lake, and Data Warehouse experience including multi-terabyte databases.
 Over five years of leadership experience with a significant focus to data management, administration, and data
warehouse management.
 Working Software Support knowledge on Banking and Financial Instruments including modules like General Ledger,
Fixed Deposits, and Billing.
 Experience with multiple development methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps.
 Expert knowledge of data modeling including Dimensional (OLAP) and Online Transaction Procession (OLTP).
 Proficient in writing scripts using Python and Shell scripts for application needs.
 Expert knowledge of database migration from on-premises to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud.
 Support over fifteen highly critical NSS enterprise applications with data administration, data security, disaster
recovery, design review, backup, and recovery scenarios.
 Worked with the Audit team and made sure the databases complied with CPI-810 Audit requirements. Take
immediate corrective actions for applications that need security improvements.
 Successfully set up both Horton Works and Cloudera the Big Data Environment and participated in the proof of
concept (POC) for various tools within the Big Data Eco-system.
 Researched various new tools for Big Data and other Database systems and provided the report to upper
management.
 Experience in Issue tracking, organizing change management meetings, opening bug reports and effectively tracking
the resolution mechanics.
 Strong knowledge in designing, project planning, and implanting data architecture procedures for very large
databases.
 Strong analytical skills and problem-solving with the ability to execute multiple complex tasks in fast-paced, rapid
environments. Excellent communication skills and good organizational skills.

Technical Skills:
Databases: Oracle 19c/23c/12c, Oracle 10g/9i/8i, MongoDB 3.6/4, SQL Serv 2016/17, SQL Serv 2022, AWS Redshift,
DynamoDB
Tools and Applications: Oracle Apps 11i/12.1/12.2, Python, Terraform, TOAD data modeler, Cognos 7.0 / 8.1, Tableau,
CA Erwin
Operating System: SUN Solaris 10, 9, 8, Exadata-x3-2, Linux RHEL 5.0/4.0/3, HP/UX 11, HP/UX 10.01, AIX 4.3, Windows
XP/NT/98
Hardware: Exadata-x5-2, Sun-Fire-V220, RS 6000, HP/UX 11, HP/UX 10.01

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

 University of Colorado; Master of Business Administration (MBA)
 Bharathiar University, Master of Science in Computer Science (M.S)
 Bharathiar University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S)
 Certified Oracle DBA from Oracle Corporation (8i)
 Certified Informix DBA from Informix Corporation
 AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, A Cloud Guru
 Golden Gate 10 Installation and configuration, Oracle Corp.
 Cloudera Hadoop administrations – Cloudera
 Horton Works Hadoop administrator - Horton Works
 Oracle Database Performance tuning, Oracle Corp
 MySQL for Database Administrators, MySQL Inc
 11i Install, Patch, and Maintain Oracle Applications (E-Business Suite), Oracle Corp
 Oracle 11g performance tuning, Oracle Corp.
 Implementation of Oracle Financials and Manufacturing Systems, Oracle Corp

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Anthem Blue Cross, Dallas, TX Aug 2022 – Jul 2023

Sr. Cloud DBA / Data Modeler
 Architect the solution to migrate business-critical Solution Central OLTP Application from the On-Prem Oracle
database to AWS Oracle RDS database.
 Model the new changes for database in Erwin Data Modeler for OLTP and DW applications.
 Written Python scripts as part of database and application automation modules.
 Participated in regular Scrum Calls as part of a dynamic Agile team.
 Design and Set up Redshift cluster on Amazon RDS for historical data analysis.
 Successfully migrated 20 TB Exadata database from on-prem to AWS databases using Oracle Golden Gate 19c
 Successfully migrated multiple on-prem SQL Server Databases to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL using DMS and SCT.
 Setup AWS EC2 instance and install and configure Oracle Golden Gate 19c.
 Analyze the current database structure and work with the application development team to make necessary changes
including enabling the primary key for all tables.
 Setup initial migration using SCN-based export and import to speed up the initial load process.
 Conducted regular team meetings and identified gaps in the migration process and provided solutions to resolve
them.
 Established fallback and DR solution in case of any major issues with the migration.
 Setup Multi-AZ and Read Replica AWS RDS database and provided support with database refreshes.
 Proficient in AWS services like VPC, EC2, S3, Redshift, ELB, Autoscaling Groups (ASG), EBS, RDS, IAM, CloudFormation,
Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudFront and CloudTrail.
 Converted multiple MSSQL Stored Procedures to PL/PGSQL as part of AWS migration project.
 Environment: Exadata x5-2, Oracle Golden Gate 19c, Oracle 19c, Oracle 23c, PL/SQL, AWS RDS, AWS Redshift, SQL
Server 2022, SSIS, EC2, Jira, Bitbucket, Erwin. Terraform, Python

Citibank, Irving, TX Nov 2020 – Jul 2022

Sr. Data Modeler
 Generated ER Diagram and completed the new data model using the SQL Developer Data Modeler and Erwin.
 Generated conceptual, logical, physical models including metadata management for OLTP Pearl Data Automation
project.
 Proficient in writing scripts using Python scripts for application needs.
 Used SQL Developer Data Modeler to reverse engineer the existing data model and modified as per new
requirements.
 Provide development support for Automation Project using PL/SQL and Apache Freemarker Code.
 Involved in code review and performance tuning of long SQLs with multiple formulas.
 Scheduled regular meetings with the application and development team and gathered the requirements as part of
requirement-gathering sessions.
 Provided database support for IFW and SFRM Planning applications.
 Created user stories and tracked progress using Jira software.
 Worked on Bitbucket and Jenkins to create and deploy new codes to SIT, UAT, and PROD environments.
 Proactively identify performance issues and provide on-time solutions for the IFW and SFRM applications.
 Participated in regular Scrum Calls as part of a dynamic Agile team.
 Environment: Exadata x5-2, Oracle 19c, SQL Developer Data Modeler, Erwin, PL/SQL, Apache Freemarker, Jira,
Bitbucket
Verizon, Irving, TX Oct 2019 – Sep 2020
Sr. Database Architect / Modeler
 Model OLTP and Review new database schema changes for multiple Oracle and PostgreSQL databases using Erwin.
 Manage AWS Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Oracle RDS environment for 5G Installer App application.
 Written Python scripts as part of database and application automation modules.
 Configure and support multi-terabyte AWS Redshift environment, Data Lake for 5G Installer App application.
 Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve Oracle and PostgreSQL database systems issues.
 Setup and Support AWS NoSQL DynamoDB. Work with development team to setup DynamoDB tables.
 Provide development and production support for mission-critical fast-paced Agile development environment.
 Involved in performance tuning of Aurora PostgreSQL and Redshift SQLs.
 Implement best practices for Redshift and PostgreSQL environments.
 Support ELK Stack environment which includes elastic search and Kibana.
 Environment: Amazon AWS, Redshift, Python, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, Erwin, Kibana, Elastic Search.

GameStop Via Mindtree, Southlake, TX May 2019 – Oct 2019

Sr. Database Admin / Platform Support Lead
 Managed twelve members offshore and five onsite team members and lead the platform support for mission-critical
GameStop database which includes multiple Oracle and SQL Server databases in AWS environment.
 Set up Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions without going to the support team with new twelve members team to take
over the platform support effort.
 Analyzed the IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) environment and Order Management Systems (OMS) for Payment Card
Industry (PCI) security standards and provided recommendations.
 Plan and provide recommendations for encrypting OMS application using Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
standards.
 Support Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) 12c environment.
 Install and configure databases on new Oracle ODA X7-5 environment and migrate data from existing X5-2
environment.
 Enable Data Guard between new and old prod server and migrate the database from existing environment to new
environment.
 Conduct weekly meetings with Offshore and Onsite team members and review issues and changes.
 Provide 24x7 support for databases as needed for mission-critical GameStop databases.
 Environment: Oracle ODA X7-2, Oracle ODA X5-2, Windows, Linux, CherWell, Oracle 12.1.0.2, Oracle Cloud Control
13c, SQL Server 2016/2017

VERIZON WIRELESS NSS, Southlake, TX Nov 2010 – Mar 2019

PMTS Sr. Database Admin - Architect
 Supported migration of databases from on premise MySQL and Oracle databases to Amazon Aurora using AWS
Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT).
 Create Roles for users, Manage Access, Tuning Parameters for optimal performance of PostgreSQL environment for
both on premise and AWS environment.
 Configure AWS DMS and SCT tools and migrate databases from on prim to AWS Redshift.
 Working with PostgreSQL Autovacuum, PostgreSQL Read Replicas, Backup Restore testing for Amazon RDS Instances.
 Proficient in AWS services like VPC, EC2, S3, RedShift (Paas), Data Lake, ELB, Autoscaling Groups (ASG), EBS, RDS,
IAM, CloudFormation, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudFront and CloudTrail.
 Support and Lead multi-Terabyte Exadata Environment for Network Support Applications.
 Lead the POC for Hadoop and Gluent Solution as part of identifying possible alternate solutions to current Exadata
Applications.
 Supported migration of databases from on-premises MySQL and Oracle databases to Amazon Aurora using AWS
Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool.
 Created data model for High volume Dimensional data warehouse (ALPT) application and helped to migrate database
from Exadata to Hadoop environment.
 Work on Verizon Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt process enhancement projects.
 Generate Database usage metrics report using Tableau BI Tool.
 Upgraded multiple Production servers from 11.2.0.4 to 12c Multitenant databases.
 Effectively implement the CPI-810 audit requirements for multiple production databases. Participated in SOX audit
meetings and made sure the databases complied with the audit requirements.
 Successfully installed and configures Hadoop Big data environment and participated in proof of concept for database
migration tools and Hadoop tools.
 Environment: Exadata X3-2, x5-2, Oracle 5440, T2000, HP 9000, Solaris 11, 10, HP-UX 11, RHEL 7.0/6.0, Oracle
18c/12g/11g, Python, SQL Server 2016/2017, SSIS, DynamoDB, Hitachi SAN.

ATC Logistics and Electronics, Fort Worth, TX Aug 2010 – Nov 2010
Senior Oracle Apps DBA
 Production support for Oracle E-Business Suit 11.5.10 multi-node installation. Supported modules include Order
Management (OM), Inventory, BOM, Accounts Payable and Receivables (AP/AR), General Ledger, Fixed Assets and
Cash Management.
 Support Workflow and Oracle Application administration as part of E-Business suite support.
 Support Red Prairie Warehouse management software including refresh and upgrade of software. Resolve issues
with locking, ensure the warehouse operation is performed without interruption.
 Installation and configuration of Oracle 11g on HP 9000 server for new data warehouse initiatives.
 Provide support with new schema setup, star schema table design for data warehouse operations.
 Troubleshooting issues including creation/follow-up of Oracle Service Requests (SR), Conduct code reviews, promote
code to production.
 Monitor and work on issues created by users via Track-It and Test Track work order management system.
 Environment: HP 9000, HP-UX 11, Oracle E-Bus 11.5.10, Red Prairie 10, Oracle 11g/10g.

Verizon Wireless CDS, Southlake, TX Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

Senior Oracle DBA / Architect
 Work with vendors and ensure deliverable and service level agreements are met for various vendor-supplied
software components.
 Provide architecture and design documents to convert the Oracle Multi master Replication to Golden Gate-based
architecture for highly available 12-way replication.
 Arrange and co-ordinate meetings between various vendors including Qualcomm and Bridgewater Systems and
support application-related issues, bug fixing and issue tracking.
 Mentor the junior DBAs and other technical users with various application support tasks including Replication issues,
configuration issues and issues related to databases.
 Provided Performance tuning and architectural suggestions to maintain and achieve mandatory 3 second response
time for incoming wireless connections.
 Deploy new Databases nodes with Golden Gate 10.4 environment and provide a mechanism to send data between
Golden Gate and AR environments.
 Install, configure, and implement a two-node Oracle RAC environment for Brew Application. Set up advanced
features like creation of services, TAF, and test various fail-over scenarios for Oracle RAC environment.
 Responsible for installation, upgrades, patches, and database tuning for the Segmented Database Migration project.
 Provided 24x7 support for mission-critical AAA databases and implemented method of procedure (MOP) during late-
night maintenance hours.
 Environment: Sun Fire 5900, 5440, 5220, T2000, HP 9000, Solaris 10, 9, RHEL, Oracle 11g/10g RAC, 9i, Hitachi SAN.

MOTOROLA GTG, Dallas, TX and Denver, CO Jun 2006 - Mar 2009

Sr. Oracle Applications DBA
 Lead architect to set up High Availability and Disaster recovery solution for multiple oracle databases between
Denver and Santa Clara office.
 Provide Production and implementation Support for Oracle Applications environment 11.5.10 and data warehouse
databases up to 3 terabytes of space.
 Setup Data guard and Streams replication for multiple Oracle instance between Denver and Santa Clara offices.
 Upgraded Oracle Application database from 8.1.7.4 to 10.2.0.3
 Resolve issues with Workflow, Concurrent programs, ADI, printer setup and other system administration activities for
E-Business suite.
 Cloned multi node system from PROD to DEV and QA instances.
 Upgrade support and applied various patches for modules including GL, INV, OM, AP, AR, iProcurement, I Supplier,
Contracts, IB and BOM.
 Provided post upgrade support for implementation and development team and applied required patches and
worked with Oracle support to resolve issues.
 Vertex support for Oracle Financials and tax updates.
 Design and Develop Disaster recovery scenarios for multiple instances.
 Environment: Sun Blade 8000, Sun Fire 5220, Solaris 10, 9, RHEL 5.0/4.0, Oracle 11g/10g RAC, 9i, 8i, Oracle
Applications 11.5.10, Hitachi SAN.

BOEING - Jeppesen, Denver, CO Oct 2001 – Jun 2006

Senior Oracle DBA / Team Lead
 Lead DBA for Seven-member DBA team including Sybase and SQL Server environment with over 200 databases.
 Mentor and provide guidance to junior DBAs and support 24x7 mission critical operations databases including Oracle
E-Business Suite and Data warehouse databases.
 Lead architect for Enterprise Information Mart (SMART) data warehouse for HR, Sales and Inventory data warehouse
initiatives. Manage four member data warehouse team and provide guidance with implementation of ETL operations
using Informatica and Cognos BI Tool.
 Conceptual design, data modeling and convert logical model to physical model for Enterprise Information Mart
(SMART) data warehouse.
 Implementation and upgrade support for application modules including GL, AP, AR, INV, OM, BOM, WIP and
HR/Payroll for Jeppesen Marian operations.
 Upgraded Oracle E-Business Suite Application database from 9.2.0.6 to 10.1.0.4.
 Apply family packs and maintenance packs for both Oracle Applications 11.0.3 and 11.5.10.
 Clone multi-node system from DEV to TST using rapid clone.
 Involved in setup of Informatica PowerCenter ETL, Installation of Cognos BI tools and provided administration
support for both tools.
 Provided production support, Taxware support and other development requirement support with 11.0.3 and 11.5.10
applications.
 Work with SOX auditors and establish security policies, review privileges and access to key data, run tools to assess
security for Oracle databases.

Rapidigm Systems, Pittsburgh, PA Dec 1996 – Jun 2001

Oracle DBA / Architect
 Provided DBA support for multiple production, development, and test environments running on Oracle 9i Parallel
Server (OPS) with 10 nodes with database size of 2 terabytes.
 Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration for
huge data warehouse environment.
 Involved in performance tuning of data warehouse queries, backup, and recovery strategies, define data repository
requirements and warehousing requirements.
 Helped to build two new data warehouse databases, Customer Data Warehouse (CDW) and Item Data Warehouse
(IDW)
 Installed oracle application 10.7 with modules including GL, OE, PO, INV, AP, AR, WIP, MRP, BOM, PA, FA and FND.
 Provided support for production databases, backup and recovery, setup automation backup using DAT device, writing
interface programs using shell scripts, setting up UNIX corn jobs for daily processes.
 Environment: HP-9000, Oracle Applications 10.7 NCA, Oracle 7.3.4/8i, Forms 4.5, Reports 2.5, EMC SAN.

British Telecommunications (BT) PLC, London, UK Jun 1995 – Nov 1996

Oracle DBA
 This project involves the database administration and installation support for Works And Stores Program (WASP).
 Installation and configuration of ORACLE databases.
 Installation and production support for Works and Store Program (WASP) software.
 Creation of schema, controlling privileges and user creations.
 Performance testing and fine-tuning of the system.
 Participated in Code walk through of the system and provided suggestions to improve the performance in SQL
statements.
 Written system utilities to monitor the system.
 Production support for WASP System 24 X 7.
 Environment: ORACLE 6.0, 7.2

Union Bank of India, Bangalore, India Nov 1992 – Oct 1995

Oracle Developer
 This project involves the development and production support of foreign exchange department for the Union bank
of India. Responsibilities include complete installation of ORACLE in all 35 branches of Union Bank of India (UBI),
setting up Total Brach Mechanization (TBM) Software Creation of schema, and controlling privileges and user
creations.
 Performance testing and fine-tuning of the system.
 Participated in Code walk-through of the system and provided suggestions to improve the performance in SQL
statements.
 Written system utilities to monitor the system.