AJAY KUMAR KALRA Oracle Database Administrator
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Hello! I'm Ajay Kumar Kalra, a seasoned Oracle Database Administration (DBA) expert with over 18 years of rich and extensive experience in the IT industry. Throughout my illustrious career, I have evolved from Level 1 (L1) support to Level 3 (L3) expertise, ascending to prestigious roles such as DBA Lead, Database Delivery Lead, and Service Delivery Manager. My journey reflects my commitment, passion, and in-depth understanding of Oracle databases, and I am excited to share this knowledge with you.

Professional Highlights:

18+ Years of Oracle DBA Experience: My career is a testament to my dedication and expertise in Oracle Database Administration, encompassing a wide range of Oracle versions including 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, and 19c.

Comprehensive Career Path: From hands-on support roles (L1, L2, and L3) to strategic leadership positions, I’ve managed every facet of database administration and delivery, ensuring robust, secure, and high-performing database environments.

Teaching Expertise: With 6 years of impactful teaching experience, I’ve successfully mentored numerous students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.

Course Modules:
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Introduction/Demo/Discussion: Engaging initial sessions to outline course content and understand student requirements, setting the stage for a productive learning journey.

Oracle Database Architecture: An in-depth exploration of Oracle’s sophisticated architecture, providing a solid foundation for understanding database operations.

Virtual Machine Creation and OS Installation: Hands-on training in setting up virtual environments and installing operating systems, ensuring practical, real-world skills.

Installing Oracle Database Software: Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for installing Oracle software and creating databases.

Database Shutdown/Startup Phases: Thorough coverage of managing database lifecycle stages, ensuring smooth and efficient database operations.

Oracle Net Services: Detailed guidance on configuring essential networking components for Oracle databases, ensuring seamless connectivity.

User Administration: Effective techniques for managing database users, enhancing security and efficiency.

Privileges/Roles Management: Mastering database security through the strategic management of roles and privileges.

Introduction to PDB/CDB: Understanding and managing pluggable and container databases, a critical skill in modern Oracle environments.

Creating and Managing Tablespaces: Detailed insights into tablespace management, a fundamental aspect of database administration.

Managing Undo Data: Techniques for efficient management of undo data, ensuring data integrity and performance.

Data Movement: Advanced methods for moving data within and between databases, ensuring data availability and consistency.

Backup and Recovery Concepts: Fundamental principles of database backup and recovery, essential for data protection.

Backup & Recovery (RMAN): In-depth training on using RMAN for reliable and efficient backups and recoveries.

Data Pump (expdp, impdp): Expert use of data pump utilities for data import and export, ensuring efficient data management.

Recovery Catalog Creation: Setting up and managing recovery catalogs, a key component of a robust backup strategy.

Flashback Technologies: Leveraging Oracle’s flashback technologies for advanced data recovery, ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.

Special/Advanced Topics
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Database Patching: Mastery in normal patching and patching with standby databases, ensuring up-to-date and secure environments.

Database Refresh: Proficient in both schema refresh and full database refresh techniques, maintaining data consistency and reliability.

Database Cloning: Expertise in cloning databases using backup and active database cloning methods for seamless replication.

Data Guard: Comprehensive skills in Data Guard setup, administration, DR testing, and recovery, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.

Upgrade: Detailed knowledge of installing Oracle 19c, including pre- and post-upgrade steps to ensure smooth transitions.

RAC and ASM Modules:
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RAC Introduction & Architecture: Detailed introduction to Real Application Clusters (RAC) and its architecture, enabling high availability and scalability.

Introduction to ASM: Overview of Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and its benefits for database storage management.

ASM Architecture: In-depth understanding of ASM architecture, enhancing database performance and manageability.

Working on ASM Disks: Practical training on managing ASM disks, ensuring efficient storage management.

Creating and Managing ASM Disk Groups: Skills to create and manage ASM disk groups, optimizing storage utilization.

Backup & Restore - Metadata of ASM Disk Groups: Techniques for backing up and restoring ASM disk group metadata, ensuring data protection.

RAC Setup: Step-by-step guidance on creating virtual machines, installing operating systems, and setting up Grid and database software for RAC.

Administration of RAC: Advanced administration techniques for managing RAC environments effectively.

Backup, Restore & Recovery in RAC: Comprehensive strategies for backing up, restoring, and recovering RAC databases, ensuring data integrity.

Cloning in RAC: Expertise in cloning RAC databases for development and testing environments.

Patching in RAC: Proficient in applying patches in RAC environments, ensuring continuous operation and security.

Oracle RAC Node Addition & Deletion: Skills to add and delete RAC nodes, maintaining optimal performance and scalability.

Real-Time Production DBA Experience:

My extensive real-world production DBA experience ensures that the knowledge and skills I impart are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable in professional environments.

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Course Fees
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I offer high-quality Oracle DBA training at competitive rates designed to provide exceptional value:

Individual Sessions: $70/Student(70$ per Student)

Group Discount: For batches of more than 5 students, the rate is reduced to $50/Student(50$ per student)
Invest in your future with professional training tailored to your needs!

Join me in mastering the art and science of Oracle Database Administration. Together, we will unlock your potential and elevate your career to new heights!

Subjects

  • Oracle database administrator Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle 12c Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle 11g Beginner-Intermediate

  • ORACLE Database Administration - (OCA) Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle Database 19c Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle ASM Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle RAC Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle Database Upgrade Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle Database Cloning Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle Database Refresh Beginner-Intermediate

  • Oracle Database Patching Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

  • Service Delivery Manager (Mar, 2023–Apr, 2024) at Clover infotech pvt. Ltd. as Service Delivery Manager
     Guided IT Operations in creating and maintaining value for customers through better design, technology, and operation of services
     Managing Infrastructure – OS – UNIX (Aix & Linux), Windows, Database – Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, PMO Team, DC OPS team.
     Handled conflict resolution.
     Front-led service operations including KPIs, SLA Management, Volumes Management, Headcount & Forecasting
     Recommended methods of improvement and saw that actions were implemented on-time for service delivery upgrades; provided accurate and regular reports to the management on performance of the service delivery
     Verified that applications & methodology used were consistent with client needs through measures such as requirement analysis & verification
     Formulated, suggested, and managed data-driven projects which are geared at furthering the business interests
     Devised & presented various daily / weekly / monthly MIS reports pertaining to process / productivity; assessed the effectiveness of change management approach
     Communicated with internal / external clients to determine specific requirements and expectations; managed client expectations as an indicator of quality
     Assessed process needs in comparison with the global standards and implemented proactive actions to transform business functions
     Acted as the primary contact and partner to internal stakeholders and CoEs in regards to escalation, SLA discussion and monitoring, operational risk and control management, BCP coordination, disaster recovery plans & process transformation
  • Database Delivery Lead (May, 2022–Jan, 2023) at FIDELIS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g, 12c, 13c & 19c Administration
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administration
  • Database Delivery Lead (Apr, 2017–Mar, 2021) at Accenture Services Private Limited, Pune
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes, catalogue of Tickets
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team and business apps team
    Analysing the backup strategy and provide new strategy if required
    Defining DBA catalogue for DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g, 12c, 13c & 19c Administration
    o Oracle 11gR2 Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Code/Release Deployment
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administration
    o OEM Grid – 11g,12c & 13c
    o Oracle Database Migration from On-premises to Azure Cloud.
  • Oracle Database Delivery Lead (Jul, 2014–Apr, 2017) at PMR management and consulting, Bangalore
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes, catalogue of Tickets
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team and business apps team
    Analysing the backup strategy and provide new strategy if required
    Defining DBA catalogue for DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g, 12c, 13c & 19c Administration
    o Oracle 11gR2 Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Code/Release Deployment
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administration
  • Senior Oracle DBA (Apr, 2014–Jul, 2014) at pyramid consulting, Noida
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes, catalogue of Tickets
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team and business apps team
    Analysing the backup strategy and provide new strategy if required
    Defining DBA catalogue for DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g, 12c, 13c & 19c Administration
    o Oracle 11gR2 Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Code/Release Deployment
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administration
    o OEM Grid – 11g,12c & 13c
  • Database Delivery Lead (Mar, 2013–Apr, 2014) at Tek Systems, Bangalore
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes, catalogue of Tickets
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team and business apps team
    Analysing the backup strategy and provide new strategy if required
    Defining DBA catalogue for DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g Administration
    o Oracle 11gR2 Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Code/Release Deployment
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administ
  • Database Delivery Lead (Oct, 2012–Dec, 2012) at Zieta Technology, Bangalore
    Assigning tasks to team members
    Meeting up with the clients on weekly basis
    Creating processes, catalogue of Tickets
    Reviewing weekly reports
    Preparing shift roster
    Managing DBA team and business apps team
    Analysing the backup strategy and provide new strategy if required
    Defining DBA catalogue for DBA team
    Planning for each and every activity
    Managing:
    o Oracle Database 10g,11g Administration
    o Oracle 11gR2 Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle Database Upgrade
    o Code/Release Deployment
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    o Oracle RAC administration
    o Oracle Data guard administration
  • Senior consultant oracle dba (May, 2005–Mar, 2012) at Tricore Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon
    o Oracle Database 9i,10g,11g Administration
    o Oracle database Installation
    o Oracle Database Refresh
    o Oracle database Patching
    o Oracle Database Cloning
    Oracle Database Monitoring and troubleshooting.

Education

  • M.Sc IT (Apr, 2007–Aug, 2008) from PTU Jalandhar,

Fee details

    ₹4,177–5,847/hour (US$49.25–68.94/hour)

    Course Fees
    I offer high-quality Oracle DBA training at competitive rates designed to provide exceptional value:

    Individual Sessions: $70 per hour per student.
    Group Discount: For batches of more than 5 students, the rate is reduced to $50 per hour per student.
    Invest in your future with professional training tailored to your needs!

Courses offered

  • Oracle DBA 19c

    • US$342
    • Duration: 60 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Course Modules:
    ============
    Introduction/Demo/Discussion: Engaging initial sessions to outline course content and understand student requirements, setting the stage for a productive learning journey.

    Oracle Database Architecture: An in-depth exploration of Oracle’s sophisticated architecture, providing a solid foundation for understanding database operations.

    Virtual Machine Creation and OS Installation: Hands-on training in setting up virtual environments and installing operating systems, ensuring practical, real-world skills.

    Installing Oracle Database Software: Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for installing Oracle software and creating databases.

    Database Shutdown/Startup Phases: Thorough coverage of managing database lifecycle stages, ensuring smooth and efficient database operations.

    Oracle Net Services: Detailed guidance on configuring essential networking components for Oracle databases, ensuring seamless connectivity.

    User Administration: Effective techniques for managing database users, enhancing security and efficiency.

    Privileges/Roles Management: Mastering database security through the strategic management of roles and privileges.

    Introduction to PDB/CDB: Understanding and managing pluggable and container databases, a critical skill in modern Oracle environments.

    Creating and Managing Tablespaces: Detailed insights into tablespace management, a fundamental aspect of database administration.

    Managing Undo Data: Techniques for efficient management of undo data, ensuring data integrity and performance.

    Data Movement: Advanced methods for moving data within and between databases, ensuring data availability and consistency.

    Backup and Recovery Concepts: Fundamental principles of database backup and recovery, essential for data protection.

    Backup & Recovery (RMAN): In-depth training on using RMAN for reliable and efficient backups and recoveries.

    Data Pump (expdp, impdp): Expert use of data pump utilities for data import and export, ensuring efficient data management.

    Flashback Technologies: Leveraging Oracle’s flashback technologies for advanced data recovery, ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.

  • Oracle ASM

    • US$200
    • Duration: 35 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Introduction to ASM: Overview of Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and its benefits for database storage management.

    ASM Architecture: In-depth understanding of ASM architecture, enhancing database performance and manageability.

    Working on ASM Disks: Practical training on managing ASM disks, ensuring efficient storage management.

    Creating and Managing ASM Disk Groups: Skills to create and manage ASM disk groups, optimizing storage utilization.

    Backup & Restore - Metadata of ASM Disk Groups: Techniques for backing up and restoring ASM disk group metadata, ensuring data protection.

  • Oracle RAC

    • US$400
    • Duration: 70 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    RAC Setup: Step-by-step guidance on creating virtual machines, installing operating systems, and setting up Grid and database software for RAC.

    Administration of RAC: Advanced administration techniques for managing RAC environments effectively.

    Backup, Restore & Recovery in RAC: Comprehensive strategies for backing up, restoring, and recovering RAC databases, ensuring data integrity.

    Cloning in RAC: Expertise in cloning RAC databases for development and testing environments.

    Patching in RAC: Proficient in applying patches in RAC environments, ensuring continuous operation and security.

    Oracle RAC Node Addition & Deletion: Skills to add and delete RAC nodes, maintaining optimal performance and scalability.

  • Oracle Data Guard

    • US$171
    • Duration: 30 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Data Guard setup,
    Data Guard Administration,
    DR test - Switchover, Switchback

  • Oracle Database Cloning

    • US$50
    • Duration: 9 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Oracle Database Cloning

    RMAN Duplicate - Using Bacup
    RMAN Duplicate - Active Database Cloning

  • Oracle Database Patching

    • US$50
    • Duration: 9 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Oracle Database Patching -
    PSU Patching/Quarterly Patching

  • Oracle Database Upgrade

    • US$50
    • Duration: 9 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 6 - 10
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    Oracle Database Upgrade

    Manual Database Upgrade

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