Yuri Shilman 
Los Altos, CA 94024
Phone: (415) 827-0787
E-mail: [Send email using form at bottom] 
Website: http://shilman.8m.com

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Objective 
To obtain a position as an Oracle DBA using my knowledge and personal
creativity
Computer Skills
•	Database: Oracle 10g,9i, 8i, 8.x, 7.x 
•	Operating Systems: Linux, AIX 4/5, Solaris 2.x, Windows NT/9.x/2000/XP, OS X 
•	Languages: PL/SQL, SQL, ASP.NET C#, HTML, C, C++, Basic, Pascal, Assembly
Language (MIPS RISC architecture) 
•	Hardware: Compaq Proliant DL380, DL 580, Sun E450, Sun E3500 
•	Web Server: IIS, BEA Weblogic 
•	Software: 
o	Oracle Monitoring: OEM, Quest I/Watch, Quest SpotLight , BMC Patrol, Veritas
Precise 
o	Oracle Development: SQL*Navigator, Toad, ER-Win, SQL*PLUS 
o	Oracle Backup/Recovery: RMAN with Legato Networker 
o	Internet: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator 
o	Others: Telnet, Vi editor, CRON job scheduler, FTP, MS Office, Microsoft
Visual Studio 2003, ASP.NET Web Matrix, Weblogic 
Summary of Qualifications
•	Experienced working as an Oracle (8i/9i/10g) DBA in Unix/Windows environments

•	Experienced upgrading Oracle databases from 8i to 9i to 10g
•	Experienced working in a 24/7-support role 
•	Experienced supporting an OLTP and Data Warehouse databases (over 3 TB in
size)
•	Experienced writing PL/SQL (Packages, Stored Procedures, Functions, and
Triggers) 
•	SQL Tuning using Explain Plan/TKPROF 
•	Creative problem solving and trouble shooting skills 
•	Experienced writing UNIX shell scripts
•	Experienced with ER Data Modeling using ER-Win, Logical and Physical database
design, query optimization, concurrency control, security and integrity
enforcement, debugging and testing of Oracle databases 
•	Patching and upgrading the Oracle software 
•	Backup and recovery via RMAN
•	Enhance existing DB monitoring systems 
•	Effectively communicated technical information to end-users 
•	Good communication and problem solving skills 
•	Experience with SOX implementation in the Oracle world 
•	B.S. in Computer Science 
Experience
Jan 2007 – open eMeter, San Mateo, CA 
Senior Oracle DBA
•	Automation of the Oracle software installation (9i and 10g on Linux and
Windows)
•	Semi-automation of the software upgrades for eMeter (database side only)
•	24x7 support
•	Automation of database creations
•	Configuration of Oracle database initialization parameters
•	Working with programmers to suggest more efficient usage of the database
•	Installation and automation of the RMAN backups
•	Automated monitoring and maintenance tasks by writing scripts (PL/SQL and/or
shell scripting)
•	Implement features in Oracle and outside of Oracle that maximize database
uptime and performance 
•	Integrate/collaborate with application development and support teams on IS&T
projects 
•	Production Oracle/Metalink support of eMeter clients
May 2008 – August 2008  Siterra, SanFrancisco, CA 
Lead Senior Oracle DBA(consultant)
•	Automated the monitoring (shell scripts via cron) of the Oracle Production
databases on Linux
•	Installed and Upgraded the 9i Oracle databases to 10g on Linux and on Windows
•	Lead the 24x7 Production support of databases that totaled to over 1.5 Tb in
size
•	Took part in design and implementation of the replication process via Oracle
Streams
•	Tuned the nightly data replication batch process that changed the run time
from over 12 hours down to 5 hours
•	Configured Oracle database initialization parameters to make the databases to
run at their best
•	Worked with the architects to fix the performance bottlenecks
•	Took part in physical and logical design of the databases that ended up to
boost the overall performance
•	Installed and automated the RMAN backups
•	Implement features in Oracle and outside of Oracle that maximize database
uptime and performance 
•	Mentored other DBA staff
•	Worked with Oracle via Metalink to troubleshoot issues
May 2006 – Jan 2007 Biz360, San Mateo, CA 
Senior Oracle DBA
•	24x7 production support
•	Monitoring disk space, CPU and memory usage
•	Configuration of Oracle database initialization parameters
•	Working with programmers to suggest more efficient usage of the database
•	Responsible for trouble shooting the performance issues on the application
backend & databases
•	Responsible for loading data to Oracle databases from files
•	Backup and recovery via RMAN/hot backups
•	Automated monitoring and maintenance tasks by writing scripts (PL/SQL and/or
shell scripting)
•	Implement features in Oracle and outside of Oracle that maximize database
uptime and performance 
•	Integrate/collaborate with application development and support teams on IS&T
projects 
•	Maintain the uptime and availability of 2 primary databases and 2 standby
databases running Oracle 8i/9i on Solaris/Linux 
June 2004 – May 2006 Apple Computers, Cupertino, CA 
Senior Oracle DBA
•	24x7 production support on rotating schedule
•	Monitoring disk space, performance and data loading applications
•	Configuration of Oracle database initialization parameters
•	Coordinate with developers to develop and tune SQL queries and procedures
•	Responsible for trouble shooting the performance issues on the application
backend & databases
•	Responsible for loading data to Oracle databases from files
•	Backup and recovery via RMAN
•	Responsible for writing database-monitoring scripts
•	Act as a project leader for critical, time driven, visible projects 
•	Integrate/collaborate with application development and support teams on IS&T
projects 
•	Oversee activities performed by less experienced DBA's for quality and
consistency 
July 2000 – April 2004 CharlesSchwab & Co. , San Francisco, CA 
Senior Oracle DBA
•	Troubleshooting any issues related to production, dev and qa databases (24/7
support type) 
•	Responsible for configuring & tuning Oracle system parameters and PL/SQL
scripts 
•	Monitoring/Analyzing/Optimizing system performance 
•	Updating/Adding/Removing users (UNIX/Oracle) 
•	Assigned/modified user's privileges (UNIX/Oracle) 
•	Monitoring/Checking database connections 
•	Assist in managing and implementing schema level upgrades 
•	Maintain archived data on tape (Legato Networker) 
•	Install/configure/monitor the Weblogic server 
•	Resource for DB developers 
May 1999 – June 2000 MillwardBrown Interactive , San Francisco, CA 
Data Warehouse DBA/ PL/SQL Developer
•	Responsible for the back-end (Oracle 8) development of the BrandImpact 
- Optimized query performance 
- Resolved production problems 
- Provided timely follow-ups on production problem reports 
•	Responsible for configuring & tuning Oracle system parameters and PL/SQL
scripts 
•	Responsible for design, development and testing of the company's data
warehouse and operational databases 
- Populated a data warehouse as well as moved data out for reporting purposes 
- Migrated data from testing to production environments, and evaluated the
process 
September 1996 – May 1999 Efficient Computing, San Francisco, CA
Database Developer/Network Administrator
•	Developed and implemented the back end of Relational Database Management
System to enable customers’ timely retrievals of critical information used for
business decisions. 
•	Designed Oracle 7.3 database to track payroll, hardware and maintenance
requirements at Stanford Facilities Operations. 
•	Moved the extracted 10-year-old historical data which consisted of several
million rows into the desktop databases (Paradox 7) to determine the best tables
format for Oracle 
- Performed analysis, design, development, and testing for purposes of data
conversions 
- Developed algorithms for filtering data 
- Created and sized Oracle tables 
- Created views, triggers, indexes 
- Developed and coded applications in PL/SQL 
•	NT User Account administration and security management at San Francisco State
University’s Plant Operations and Capital Planning Divisions – San Francisco, CA

- Designed, implemented, monitored, administered and troubleshooted networks,
both software and hardware 
- Troubleshooted hardware /software problem (PC/Macintosh/laptops) 
- Performed server backups, created/modified network accounts 
Education
•	2005 – Oracle Data warehouse DBA, Oracle, San Francisco, CA 
•	2000 - Oracle for Database Administrators, UC Berkley Extension, San
Francisco, CA 
•	1994-1999 BS in Computer Science, San Francisco State University, San
Francisco, CA
•	1998-1999 Introduction to Oracle: SQL, SQL*Plus and PL/SQL, Oracle
Corporation, SFSU
•	1992-1993 Graduate, John O’Connell High School of Technology San Francisco,
CA
Personal 
I'm a very self-motivated person who loves a challenge. I am a problem solver,
organized, flexible, patient and can handle significant pressure. I possess
strong analysis skills in order to analyze customer environments and quickly
learn new technologies and technical environments. I am able to work extremely
quickly to both analyze the customer environment, and to develop the appropriate
programs. I am personable enough to interface with a variety of internal staff
and client technical staff. I really enjoy taking an idea and turning it into
reality. I think my strong technical background; coupled with my communication
skills are a unique combination in today's market. Users need a technical person
they can talk to -- and I enjoy being that person.