Brian Abernathy
About Brian Abernathy
Brian Abernathy is a Senior Database Specialist at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in database management and development, particularly with Oracle and PL/SQL, and has held various roles in the field since 2001.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Brian Abernathy has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2019, serving as a Senior Database Specialist. In this role, he leads the SAP/Oracle DBA efforts for the GArmy project, providing 24x7 support for 20 production databases. His responsibilities include coordinating quarterly patching for both SAP Oracle and standard Oracle databases, ensuring system reliability and performance.
Education and Expertise
Brian Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, which he completed from 1983 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2011 and 2013. His expertise includes extensive experience in PL/SQL development, where he has created functions, procedures, packages, triggers, and database jobs.
Background
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Brian Abernathy accumulated significant experience in various roles. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at SAIC and Keystone Software Solutions, Inc., and as a Database Management Specialist at Alutiiq. His career also includes positions as a Senior Software Developer at enGenius Consulting Group and as a Senior Systems Analyst at Solutia.
Achievements
Brian Abernathy has demonstrated proficiency in database management and administration. He scored in the 93rd percentile on the Previsor/PL/SQL examination in 2011 and achieved a 96% score on the Oracle 11g Database Administrator Certification exam in 2016. Additionally, he holds multiple Oracle 8i certifications, covering areas such as Network Administration, Backup and Recovery, Performance and Tuning, and Architecture and Administration.
Training and Documentation
In his current role, Brian Abernathy trains other DBAs supporting the GArmy project and is responsible for writing documentation for team use. His contributions enhance the team's operational efficiency and knowledge sharing, ensuring that best practices are maintained within the database management processes.