Sorin Otava
About Sorin Otava
Sorin Otava is a Senior DBA with extensive experience in database administration, currently employed at SITA since 2016. He has previously held positions at CAE, Fujitsu Canada, and Desjardins, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.
Work at SITA
Sorin Otava has been employed at SITA as a Senior DBA since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing database systems to ensure high availability and performance. His tenure at SITA has spanned over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing database operations.
Previous Experience as DBA
Prior to his current position at SITA, Sorin Otava worked at CAE as a Database Administrator (DBA) from 2004 to 2014, accumulating ten years of experience in the field. Following his time at CAE, he briefly served as a Senior Oracle DBA at Fujitsu Canada and Ville de Montreal for two months in 2014. He then worked at Desjardins as a Senior Oracle DBA, where he was a Fujitsu Consultant from 2014 to 2015 for six months.
Education and Expertise
Sorin Otava holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. He studied at the university from 1981 to 1987, gaining foundational knowledge in engineering principles that supports his work in database administration. His educational background complements his extensive experience in database management and optimization.
Background in Database Administration
Sorin Otava has built a substantial career in database administration, with a focus on Oracle databases. His professional journey includes significant roles at multiple organizations, where he has honed his skills in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and system upgrades. His experience spans over two decades in the IT industry, reflecting a deep commitment to the field.