John Haynes
About John Haynes
John Haynes is an experienced Database Administrator with a career spanning several decades, currently working at DP World since 2007. He has held various roles in database management and IT consulting across multiple organizations, contributing to the development of high availability strategies and database migrations.
Work at DP World
John Haynes has been employed at DP World as a Database Administrator since 2007. In this role, he has implemented Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control monitoring and alerting systems to enhance database performance and reliability. He has also led the installation and deployment of Oracle RAC 11g and 12c database technology, which supports new-generation Terminal Control Systems from Navis. His extensive experience in database management contributes to the operational efficiency of DP World.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining DP World, John Haynes held various positions in the IT and database management field. He worked as a Database Administrator at P&O Ports from 2002 to 2007. Prior to that, he served as an Oracle Consultant at Attain IT from 1997 to 2001 and as a Database Administrator at Cards etc for five months in 2001. His earlier roles include Consultant Analyst/Programmer positions at Hoyts and the University of Technology Sydney, as well as an I.T. Consultant role at Cognos.
Education and Expertise
John Haynes earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle, studying from 1973 to 1977. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computing at the University of Technology Sydney, completing his studies from 1992 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in database administration and IT consulting, equipping him with the necessary skills for his roles in various organizations.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, John Haynes has made significant technical contributions to database management. He developed standby and failover strategies using Oracle DataGuard to ensure high availability of production database systems. Additionally, he established robust backup strategies with Oracle Recovery Manager to enhance system availability. His management of the migration of existing Oracle databases to Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) platforms further demonstrates his technical proficiency.
Career Timeline
John Haynes has a diverse career spanning several decades in the IT and database management sectors. His career began as a Commerce Trainee at BHP Steel from 1973 to 1978. He then transitioned to various roles, including Consultant Analyst/Programmer at Data General UK, and continued to build his expertise through positions at Hoyts, Cognos, and Attain IT. His extensive experience culminated in his long-standing role at DP World, where he has worked for over 17 years.