Vinay Shivakumar
About Vinay Shivakumar
Vinay Shivakumar is an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with over 10 years in Oracle Applications DBA roles across various industries. He currently works at Interac Corp. in Toronto and has a strong background in project management, application administration, and database performance tuning.
Work at Interac
Vinay Shivakumar has been employed at Interac Corp. as an Oracle Database Administrator since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to the management and optimization of Oracle databases, ensuring high performance and reliability. His responsibilities include overseeing database administration tasks and supporting various applications within the organization. His experience in this position spans over six years, during which he has applied his extensive knowledge of Oracle technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Wipro
Prior to joining Interac, Vinay Shivakumar worked at Wipro as a Solutions Architect from 2013 to 2018. During his five years in the Bengaluru Area, India, he focused on developing software solutions and technical designs tailored to client requirements. His role involved collaborating with teams to deliver projects effectively, leveraging his expertise in Oracle Applications DBA roles.
Education and Expertise
Vinay Shivakumar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University Vishweshwaraya College of Engineering. He completed his studies from 1997 to 2001. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in database administration and application management.
Career Background
Vinay Shivakumar has over 10 years of experience in Oracle Applications DBA roles across various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial markets. His career includes positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Senior Consultant, Syntel Inc as a Consultant, and Mahindra Satyam as a Consultant. His diverse experience encompasses onsite client interaction and working within an onsite-offshore model, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of global project dynamics.
Technical Skills and Project Management
Vinay Shivakumar possesses hands-on skills in application and database administration, with expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning on Unix operating systems such as Linux, HP UX, IBM, and Solaris. He has experience managing end-to-end ERP and non-ERP project development, ensuring adherence to software engineering best practices. His proficiency in guiding the setup and customization of release procedures further enhances his capability in project management and delivery.