Humayun Mirza
mirza_humayun@hotmail.com
Cell: +92-3002919967
Over 7 Years of Strong Experience in Database Administration, Application DBA with
System Administration Capabilities and Senior Infrastructure Engineer.
Specialties: Database Administration with System Administration Capabilities
URL: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/humayun-mirza/39/601/10
Employment History:
Current Employment:
Meezan Bank (May-2014 – Present)
Database Administrator/Assistant Manager, IT Operations
Responsibilities:
 Administration of Core Banking Database (Temenos T24) on Oracle 11g Real Application Cluster
with MAA (Maximum Availability Architecture) Technology and 6 critical banking databases on
Oracle (10g, 11g)
 Administration of 15 ADC related databases on Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008
 Administration of Oracle Enterprise Business Suit R12 including Application Patching /
Configuration and Cloning
 Provide 7x24 support
 Planning, scheduling and taking Oracle backups ,Recovery strategies using RMAN, Export/Import,
Cold and Hot backups
 Implemented DataGuard technologies for Oracle physical and logical standby databases
 SQL Server Database Management, backup,restoration and implemented SQL Server Mirroring
and Replication Techniques
 Performing the DR Drills for different critical banking databases (Fail over and switch over) for
both Oracle and SQL Server Databases as per bank policy
 Fulfill DBA daily related activities
 Working with the Development team to fix the problems in Applications
 Implementation of Change Requests
 Creating clone database for test and training purpose.
 Implementing different techniques for Performance tuning
 Co-ordinate with Oracle Support (MetaLink) on critical SR’s
 Managing DR and Test database’s
Project
 Successfully Upgraded Database of Temenos T24 Core Banking from 10g to 11g & also
implemented MAA (Maximum Availability Architecture) Technology.
Habib Bank Limited (Febuary-2013 – April-2014)
Application DBA/Assistant Manager, Core Banking System
Responsibilities:
 Managing Oracle Enterprise Business Suit R12 including Application installation / configuration /
cloning / upgrade
 Working with IBM Consultant’s (Technical, Functional & Development Team) for Implementation
of Oracle Enterprise Business Suit R12 with (Payable, Receivable, I-Procurement, Fixed Asset,
General Ledger, HRMS) Modules.
 Provide 7x24 support when required
 Managing several interface developed between Oracle and DB2 (MISYS Core Banking)
 Application patches, Database patches as required.
 Tune database queries
 Perform application tuning and performance monitoring
 Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies (DR Setup for Apps and Database)
 Coordination with Oracle Corporation for technical support
Email @ mirza_humayun@hotmail.com
● +92-3002919967
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System Administration: This includes creating a new Apps User, Responsibility, Definition of
Menus, Forms, security profiles, Reports and Concurrent Programs etc
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
On demand extracting data from the database
Functional Support
Managing Test Instances
Other jobs similar to Oracle DBA.
MCB Bank Limited (March-2010 – Jan-2013)
Current Department
Database Administrator/Applications DBA, IT Operations
Responsibilities:
• Managing around 45 plus critical banking databases on Oracle (9i, 10g, 11g), Microsoft SQL
Server 2000/2005/2008 and MYSQL
• Managing Oracle Enterprise Business Suit R12 including Installations, Patching, Cloning ,System
administration including Forms registration, Menu creation, Personalization, security profiles, data
access, employee and hierarchy creation and assignments
• Provide 7x24 support
• Managing Application Servers 10g for Symbols Core Banking (Application used in branches).
• Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Tuning of (Oracle 9i/10g/Oracle Application servers)
on AIX, Linux, Windows platforms, Microsoft SQL Server for Test and Production Environments.
• Implemented DataGuard technologies in critical systems and configured Switchover and Failovers
with Physical standby database
• Successfully implemented logical and physical standby database’s
• Co-ordinate with Oracle Support (MetaLink) on critical SR’s
• Oracle Weblogic integrated with Portal/Forms/Reports 11.1.1.3 for 11g installation and
configuration. (Providing testing environments for upgradation of Core Banking Application
Project)
• SQL Server Management, backup,restoration and sucessfully implemented SQL Server Mirroring
and Replication Techniques
• Execution of change requests
• Creating clone database for test and training purpose.
• Working with the Development team to fix the problems in Applications
• Implemented shell scripts to automate system and DB relevant activities.
• Upgraded/Migration of Oracle database to higher version (from Oracle 9i to 10G) in multi
platforms.
• Planning, scheduling and taking Oracle backups ,Recovery strategies using RMAN, Export/Import,
Cold and Hot backups
• Sucessfully conducted the DR Drills for different critical banking databases
• Implementing different techniques for Performance tuning
• Applying Patches on production provied by application replated vendor’s
• Fulfill DBA daily activities including user management (*creating users, synonyms, privileges,
roles, quotas, table, index, sequence* etc.),space management (table space, undo segment),
monitoring (alert log, memory, disk I/O, CPU, database network connectivity) of Production,
Development, testing and QA Databases.
• Worked closely with developers, provided Oracle DBA support and technical support for multiple
applications in development, Test, QA, UAT and production environments
• Providing solution to our Junior Database Support Team in Oracle Database related issues for
Branch level which cover’s 1150 Plus Online Branches and more than 40 Back Office.
Previous Department in MCB Bank Limited (Febuary-2008 - March-2010)
Senior Infrastructure Engineer, IT Operations
Responsibilities:
• Infrastructure Development, Maintained and Sync Oracle database with production.
• Maintaining Oracle database backups of all branches. Server maintenance, performance tuning &
restoration. Minimizing downtime in production environment by providing backup machines in
disaster
• Infrastructure & network setup along with hardware assessment & deployment for new branches
& migrating branches
Email @ mirza_humayun@hotmail.com
● +92-3002919967
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Trouble shooting of different Model’s of server
Coordinating with I.T. purposing media deployment vendor selection and ensuring consistent
media for real-time & centralized software
Installation Oracle on Windows 2000/2003/Linux platforms. Using Various backup techniques at
software & hardware level (Replica, RAID, Mirroring etc)
Monitoring Servers events, user setups, virus attacks software updates. Deploying different
system upgrade patches
Security Hardening for Windows Servers.
Defining & Implementing Security Policies for servers & clients across the network
Preparation of Training & Test environments\Servers
Preparation of Training material and conducting training of users and senior staff regarding basic
terms and trouble shooting skills along with core banking software trainings
Training of local I.T Coordinators making them able to resolve basic problems locally
Testing & standardized of Software’s. Preparation of setup guides
Sampling and Testing of Hardware for internal environment
Testing installation setups and trouble shooting of Windows, Linux, and Debian base Thin Clients
of various vendors Siemens, HP, Wise etc
Software & hardware trouble shooting and maintenance of Servers, Desktops ,Laptops, Printers,
Scanners, Barcode devices of most popular vendors like HP. Dell .IBM, Monarch
Providing Desktop support by remote access Emails or on Call
Providing desktop support and training at migrating branches personally making them work at
new system
Reporting to VP
Education
Masters Specialization in Computers Engineering
Sir Syed University Of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
BS in Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University Of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
Dec-2013
Jan-2008
Training/Certification/ Skills
Technical Trainings
 CCNA
 Oracle 9i PL/SQL
 RHCE (RedHat Certified Engineering) Linux Server Edition Version 5.0
 Exadata Database Machine Administration Workshop Ed 3 (Oracle University)
Business Training
 Business Communication.
Certifications
 Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
 Oracle Database 11g: Administration I
 Oracle EBS R12: Install, Patch and Maintain Applications
 Government Certificate in Information Technology
Databases:
 Oracle Database 11g, 10g, and 9i (Administration and Performance Tuning)
 Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 (Administration and Performance Tuning)
 MYSQL (Administration and Performance Tuning)
 Microsoft Access
ORACLE Products:
 Oracle Enterprise Business Solution 11i to R12.x (Administration and Performance Tuning)
 Oracle 9i ,10g ,11g Dataguard (Active Active ,Physical and Logical Standby)
 Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c
 Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 11g
 Oracle RAC 10g,11g (Administration,Cloning,Extending Node,Deleting Node,Standby DR)
 Oracle Application Server
 Oracle Weblogic
 Oracle GoldenGate
 Oracle RMAN
 Oracle Related Product Installation & Upgradation’s
Email @ mirza_humayun@hotmail.com
● +92-3002919967
Humayun Mirza
Operating Systems
 IBM Unix AIX 5L
 Redhat Linux. Oracle For Linux
 Windows Server 2000 ,2003 ,2008
Backup Solutions
 Symantec Backup Exec
Tools/Editors
 Toad Commercial Edition
 PLSQL Developer
 Toad For Microsoft SQL Server
 SQLyog
 VMware
Programming Languages
 Turbo C++ 3.0
 VB.6 (Intermediate Level), VB.Net (Basic Level)
 Shell Script
 JAVA (Basic Level)
 PHP (Basic Level)
 HTML
Inter-personal skills
 Excellent Communication & Presentation skills
 Technical Expertise in different domain
 Team Leadership
 Active Team Player capable of working in high-pressure environments
 Quick Learner with “Can-Do” attitude
Hardware/Software Product’s
 Wireless Setup
 Complete System Hardware and Software support assembling to troubleshoot
 Security and Policies Management (Active Directory, Domain Related Issue)
 Ms Office 2000/XP/2003/2007
Server Knowledge
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DELL Power Edge 2900
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IBM X225/226/236/3400/3500
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HP Prolaint ML150 G2/G3,350
Extra-Curricular Activity:
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Cleared initial test of Navy for Submarine Engineering and Qualified for ISSB.
Participated for the software competition in Fast University Karachi.
Honors and Achievements:
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Spot Award from MCB Bank as Database Administrator on outstanding commitment in 2012
Appreciation Letter from MCB Bank towards valuable contribution in implementing the Symbols
Core Banking Solution in 2009
Letter on Recognition on Milestone achievement from MCB Bank migrating 1000 Braches to
Online Symbols Core Banking Solution in 2009
Quarterly Team Award from MCB Bank in 2009
Spot Award from MCB Bank as Infrastructure Engineer on achieving the project timeline provided
by team Project leaders in 2009
Award of Milestone achievement from MCB Bank on migrating 800 Braches to Online Symbols
Core Banking Solution in 2009
Award of Milestone achievement from MCB Bank on migrating 500 Braches to Online Symbols
Core Banking Solution in 2008
Award of Scholarship from Sir Syed University in alternate semester
Interested:
Job Related: Database Administration / Application DBA
Email @ mirza_humayun@hotmail.com
● +92-3002919967