Lap Nguyen
About Lap Nguyen
Lap Nguyen is a Senior Data Architect at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in database administration and cloud migration.
Company
Lap Nguyen is currently working at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas, United States. Chevron is a multinational energy corporation, and Lap holds positions such as Senior Data Architect, Oracle/SQL Server Database Administrator, and Oracle DBA. His contributions have been significant in various high-impact projects and initiatives within the company.
Title
Lap Nguyen holds multiple titles at Chevron, playing critical roles in the organization. His primary title is Senior Data Architect, where he oversees data architecture and strategy. Additionally, he works as an Oracle/SQL Server Database Administrator and Oracle DBA, specializing in Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) versions 8i, 9i, and 10G, which demonstrates his deep expertise and specialization in database management and administration.
Education and Expertise
Lap Nguyen studied at the University of Houston from 1993 to 1998, gaining a strong foundation for his career in data architecture and database administration. His expertise spans across various domains, including Oracle and SQL Server databases, cloud migration, and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB. His educational background and specialized certifications make him well-versed in modern data management technologies.
Background
Before joining Chevron, Lap Nguyen worked at Quorum Business Solutions as a Database Administrator from 2002 to 2006. This experience laid the groundwork for his future roles and contributed to his proficiency in database management. His progressive career trajectory reflects his ability to adapt and excel in evolving technological environments.
Achievements
Lap Nguyen has executed several key initiatives at Chevron, notably contributing to the ITFP Architecture Runway by integrating new technologies and optimizing existing systems. He played a vital role in the deployment of Oracle Virtual Patching, which saved Chevron $6.2 million annually. He architected the migration of a Tier 1 Application to the cloud, bringing in annual savings of over $500,000. Additionally, he engineered serverless solutions that yielded immediate savings of over $641,000 per year. Notably, he led the migration and conversion of 860 applications to the cloud, including 186 applications in 2020 alone. Beyond these, he influenced compliance changes and developed database infrastructure on Azure and NoSQL databases. He also developed and executed a DevOps strategy promoting full automation and CI/CD pipelines.