Karthik Saravanan
About Karthik Saravanan
Karthik Saravanan is a Manager of Database Administration at American Tower, where he has worked since 2012. He specializes in Oracle database management, including migration to engineered systems and implementing security structures.
Work at American Tower
Karthik Saravanan has been employed at American Tower since 2012, serving as the Manager of Database Administration. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing database management and administration tasks for over a decade in Marlborough, MA. His contributions include implementing Snap cloning using DELL EMC AppSync, which facilitates rapid provisioning of Oracle databases. Additionally, he has architected and managed the migration of Oracle databases and applications to On-Premise Oracle Exadata and Private Cloud Appliance engineered systems, including a significant database upgrade to version 19c.
Education and Expertise
Karthik Saravanan holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Information Technology from Sathyabama University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in information technology principles. He has developed expertise in database administration, particularly in Oracle databases, and has acted as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance on relational databases and technical architecture for ERP applications.
Background
Before his tenure at American Tower, Karthik Saravanan gained experience in various roles within the technology sector. He worked at EMC as a Software Consultant from 2007 to 2012 and held positions at HCL America Inc. as a Senior Consultant - DBA and at Wipro Technologies as a Project Engineer. His early career included a role as an Oracle DBA at Professional Alternative and as a Multimedia Developer Trainee at Sify. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of database management and application development.
Achievements in Database Management
Throughout his career, Karthik Saravanan has achieved significant milestones in database management. He coordinated and executed a Proof-of-Concept on Oracle Exadata for database migration, showcasing his ability to lead complex projects. He also designed and implemented Disaster Recovery systems to ensure high availability of databases and applications. His work has included ensuring compliance with SOX and HIPAA regulations through the design and deployment of a compliant database security structure, further demonstrating his commitment to best practices in database administration.