Carlos Barba
About Carlos Barba
Carlos Barba is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at CIBC with extensive experience in Oracle and SQL Server databases, specializing in high availability and disaster recovery.
Current Role at CIBC
Carlos Barba currently holds the position of DBA - Senior Infrastructure Engineer at CIBC. He has been with the organization since 2009. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's database infrastructure. His work includes implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, focusing on both Oracle and SQL Server databases.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Before joining CIBC, Carlos Barba worked as a Senior DBA at Intact Financial Corporation from 2008 to 2009. During his tenure, he focused on database administration and infrastructure projects. His work involved configuring RMAN backup and recovery procedures and ensuring these were tested and certified as disaster recovery alternatives by company auditors.
Educational Background
Carlos Barba holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems Engineering from Universidad de San Martín de Porres, earned between 1989 and 1994. He also completed an VIII Annual Study of Specialization in Analysis of Information Systems at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú from 1980 to 1981. Additionally, he graduated in Business Administration from the Peruvian Institute of Business Administration (IPAE) and also completed a Computer Science Academic Program at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Carlos Barba completed a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 course in 2011, enhancing his technical proficiency in database management systems. He has a wealth of experience installing and configuring various Oracle infrastructure setups, including Oracle RAC on HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, and AIX. He has created thorough documentation and disaster recovery procedures, making significant contributions to the database administration field.
Achievements in Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery
Carlos Barba has designed and implemented five disaster recovery sites using Oracle Dataguard for a previous employer. These projects included extensive documentation to support junior DBAs. He has demonstrated expertise in building data center infrastructures from the ground up and expanding them significantly. His proficiency in configuring RMAN backup and recovery procedures further underscores his capability in ensuring data integrity and availability in enterprise environments.