Juan Irizarry
About Juan Irizarry
Juan Irizarry is a Senior Database Administrator at Descartes Systems Group, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in advanced security options and has extensive experience in managing complex database environments.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Juan Irizarry has been serving as a Senior Database Administrator at Descartes Systems Group since 2014. Based in Trevose, PA, he has accumulated ten years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include supporting a 24x7 SaaS environment tailored for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry on a global scale. His expertise in advanced security options, such as Transparent Data Encryption and network encryption, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's database systems.
Education and Expertise
Juan Irizarry has a diverse educational background. He studied at American Metropolitan Jobs from 1987 to 1989. He achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Governors University. Additionally, he obtained the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) certification from DRII in 2004 and completed Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) training at Oracle University in 2006. His technical expertise includes managing multi-node and multi-site environments, particularly with Oracle RAC and Oracle DataGuard, as well as experience with database migrations across various Oracle versions.
Background
Juan Irizarry has held various roles in database administration and IT management throughout his career. He worked as a Contractor - Database Administrator at Vanguard for three months in 2012 and served as an Application Analyst Principal I at Amerigroup Corporation for eight months in 2011. His experience also includes positions at GMAC Bank, NBOME, and Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., where he contributed as a Senior Database Administrator. His early career involved roles at Union Planters Bank and Biomet 3i, where he developed foundational skills in database operations and management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Juan Irizarry has demonstrated significant technical proficiency in database management. He is well-versed in Oracle Linux Enterprise Edition and Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c. His experience includes managing SAN environments, such as Equalogic, PURE, and Nimble, and he has a solid understanding of both physical and logical standby databases with DataGuard. His bilingual skills in English and Spanish enhance his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments.