Paul Oladapo
Gbagada,Lagos
Summary
Senior Oracle Database Administrator with hands-on experience managing Oracle 12c/19c multi-tenant (CDB/PDB) environments in a production setting supporting over 800 users across 30 locations. Experienced in SQL performance tuning (AWR/ASH analysis, execution plan review), RMAN backup and point-in-time recovery, Data Pump migrations, and database security. Strong background in maintaining high availability, disaster recovery planning, and optimizing ERP systems handling high transaction volumes. Seeking a production-focused Oracle DBA role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Senior Oracle DBA | ERP Architect
Paetech Solutions Limited
Lagos
2018.01 - Current
- Founder-led ERP initiative focused on Oracle database architecture and performance optimization.
- Led full lifecycle ERP and database development projects from planning to deployment across 30 locations
- Optimized complex ERP reporting queries, reducing execution time from 44 seconds to under 8 seconds through indexing and query refactoring.
- Maintained high database availability through proactive monitoring of alert logs, memory, disk I/O, and CPU utilization
- Coordinated IT and business teams to streamline issue resolution and accelerate system improvements
- Developed and tested disaster recovery procedures to reduce operational risk and strengthen business continuity
- Designed and maintained RMAN backup strategies (full, incremental, cumulative) to ensure reliable recovery and data integrity
Senior Oracle Database Administrator & Head of IT
Captain Cook Limited
Lagos
2018.01 - Current
- Set system development priorities across 30 business locations, improving workflow coordination and reducing reporting delays by approximately 25–35%
- Led digital transformation initiatives that automated inventory and financial reporting processes, reducing manual reconciliation time by estimated 40+ hours per month
- Managed and mentored 10-member IT and technical support team, improving issue resolution time and overall system responsiveness across all locations
- Directed complex ERP and database enhancement projects supporting 800+ users, improving reporting accuracy and stabilizing system performance during peak transaction periods
Education
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Boston University
Massachusetts, United States 2020.10 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bowen University
Osun, Nigeria 2009.09 - 2013.05
Skills
- Database Administration (Oracle (12c,19c), Multitenant Architecture (CDB/PDB), Installation & Configuration)
- Performance Tuning (AWR Reports, ASH Analysis, Execution Plan Review, SQL Trace, Index Optimization)
- Backup & Recovery (RMAN (Full, Incremental, Cumulative), Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR), Data Pump (expdp/impdp))
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Data Guard Implementation, Disaster Recovery Planning)
- Development (PL/SQL, Stored Procedures, Views, Triggers)
- Monitoring & Automation (Alert Log Monitoring, Memory & I/O Analysis, Shell Scripting)
Certification
Oracle Database Administration I (1Z0-082) – In Progress
Timeline
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Boston University
2020.10 - 2022.12
Senior Oracle DBA | ERP Architect
Paetech Solutions Limited
2018.01 - Current
Senior Oracle Database Administrator & Head of IT
Captain Cook Limited
2018.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bowen University
2009.09 - 2013.05