Richard Tecne
About Richard Tecne
Richard Tecne is a Software Engineer and Database Administrator at Chevron with extensive experience in Oracle DB administration and Azure Data Engineering.
Professional Experience at Chevron
Richard Tecne currently holds dual roles at Chevron, working as a Software Engineer and a Database Administrator. Previously, he served as a Database Consultant from 2012 to 2020, gaining 8 years of experience in that capacity. His extensive tenure at Chevron highlights his expertise in database management and IT solutions.
Past Roles at Macquarie Group
Richard Tecne worked at Macquarie Group from 2010 to 2012. During this period, he specialized as an Oracle, MSSQL, and Sybase Database Administrator (DBA). This experience solidified his skills in handling multiple database management systems and contributed to his extensive expertise in Oracle DB administration.
Career at Hewlett-Packard
Richard Tecne held several roles at Hewlett-Packard between 2006 and 2010. His positions included UNIX Class Owner, Oracle Database Administrator, iZoom EMEA Region Application Owner, Capacity Manager, Box Owner, and iZoom Duty Manager. These positions allowed him to gain a broad range of skills in database administration, application management, and capacity planning.
Educational Background
Richard Tecne pursued his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from 2001 to 2005. This formal education laid the foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering and database administration.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Richard Tecne is proficient in various technical areas, including Oracle DB administration, UNIX and PL/SQL scripting, and automation using Ansible. He is well-versed in Azure products such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, SQL Database, and CosmosDB. He also develops PL/SQL procedures, transforms business logic using Python and Spark, and deploys Azure resources leveraging Ansible and Azure DevOps.
Project Leadership and Development
Richard Tecne has led multiple projects involving upgrades and transformations to Microsoft Azure. His project leadership includes designing and coding database solutions within a fast-paced sprint release cycle, performing code quality checks, and implementing unit, integration, and functional tests.