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Cloud and Database Solution Architect with 20+ years of experience designing mission-critical enterprise data platforms for Global Financial institutions. Deep expertise in AWS cloud services (RDS, Aurora, Serverless, DMS/SCT, ODB@AWS, EBS, S3) and enterprise database architecture (PostgreSQL, Oracle, DocumentDB, DynamoDB). Proven track record leading large-scale cloud transformations, migrating TB-scale workloads to AWS, and architecting HA/DR- multi-region solutions for resilience and modernization.

Trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering architecture governance, cost optimization strategies, and executive-level guidance to accelerate cloud adoption and reduce operational risk.

Senior Cloud Database Specialist- Solution Architect at AWS (2021-01 – Present)

• Serve as trusted advisor to Global Financial institutions, architecting enterprise-grade AWS database solutions including multi-region RDS, Aurora, DSQL, and ODB@AWS (AWS-OCI Market Offering) HA/DR strategies aligned to RTO/RPO/SLA requirements for TB-scale workloads.
• Support architecting full data center exit programs migrating Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, and PostgreSQL environments to Aurora, RDS, and DynamoDB — driving cloud-first adoption across some of the largest financial institutions in the US and Europe.
• Deliver executive-level architecture reviews and cost optimization analyses, consistently identifying 20–40% cloud spend reductions through rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and storage/compute tier recommendations.
• Architect scalable and secure multi-tenant database setups on AWS.
• Design and lead technical workshops, POCs, and deep-dive sessions on HA/DR/Multi Region Writes on Aurora DSQL, Aurora Global Databases, DMS/SCT migration patterns, GoldenGate for replication and emerging AWS database capabilities.
• Leverage AI-integrated schema conversion tooling to reduce complexity and accelerate heterogeneous database migrations, resulting in shorter migration timelines.
• Recommend AWS instance and storage configurations based on workload performance metrics, balancing cost, availability, and throughput for mission-critical financial systems.

Senior Oracle / AWS Database Architect at Vanguard (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed enterprise Oracle RAC 19c clusters with multi-site DataGuard across Exadata, supporting mission-critical systems.
• Led database modernization to AWS, migrating workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, and DynamoDB using AWS DMS/SCT.
• Implemented enterprise encryption strategy (TDE + TLS) and compliance controls across all Exadata production database environments, meeting regulatory requirements.
• Executed RMAN backup strategies, version upgrades (10g through 19c), security patching, ASM/OS file system management, and production performance tuning across hybrid environments.
• Supported hybrid cloud environments for mission-critical systems

Senior Oracle DBA & Database Architect at Lloyds Bank (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed Oracle and SQL Server databases across Linux and Windows platforms for all environments; led DR design and enterprise monitoring implementations.
• Implemented Oracle Advanced Security including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), reducing data-at-rest vulnerability exposure across production systems.
• Designed and executed major database upgrade projects, including cross-platform migration and disaster recovery failover testing.

Senior Oracle DBA / Cassandra Architect at Consulting - HBOGO & NYC Government (2011-01 – 2015-12)

• Designed and implemented multi-datacenter Cassandra clusters supporting high-throughput distributed workloads; collaborated with development teams on data modeling and CQL query optimization.
• Architected Active DataGuard DR solutions with active/active fast failover configurations for Oracle production environments.
• Led Oracle DBA works for a PeopleSoft 9 (FSCM & HCM) enterprise implementation, architecting WebLogic and Tuxedo middle-tier with load balancing and failover.
• Participated in a 450+ server data center migration spanning AIX, HP, Solaris, Linux, and Windows platforms, including hybrid cloud adoption.

Database Architect / DBA / Developer at NJ State (1997-01 – 2011-12)

• Designed and managed enterprise Oracle environments (RAC clusters, ASM storage) across RHEL, SUSE, and Solaris; supported full lifecycle from installation through upgrades and cloning.
• Built ETL pipelines integrating mainframe and enterprise applications; implemented data warehouse architecture and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Architected Oracle Financials (E-Business) modules and developed complex PL/SQL programs; led ER data modeling using Oracle Designer.
• Delivered training documentation and regularly presented technical topics to management and end users.

Master of Science in Computer Science – Long Island University