Steve Watson
About Steve Watson
Steve Watson is a Senior Oracle DBA with over 23 years of experience at American Electric Power, specializing in Oracle technologies and database management. He has a background in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, and has worked with Exadata, RMAN, and Real Application Clusters.
Work at American Electric Power
Steve Watson has been employed at American Electric Power as a Senior Oracle DBA since 2001. Over the course of his 23-year tenure, he has contributed to the management and optimization of database systems. His role involves utilizing Oracle technologies to ensure efficient database performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Steve Watson studied at the University of Alabama for one year from 1975 to 1976. He then attended The University of New Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from 1976 to 1980. His educational background supports his expertise in database management and information systems.
Background
Prior to his position at American Electric Power, Steve Watson worked at Lockheed Martin Corp. as an Oracle DBA from 1992 to 2000. His experience includes working in Oak Ridge, TN, where he developed skills in database management and administration. He has a background in both Oracle databases and Microsoft SQL Server.
Technical Skills and Experience
Steve Watson possesses extensive experience with Oracle technologies. He is skilled in using Oracle's Recovery Manager (RMAN) for database backup and recovery. Additionally, he has expertise in managing Oracle's Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Automatic Storage Management (ASM). His technical knowledge also includes Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Golden Gate.