Objectives

To obtain a position as an Oracle DBA utilising my presentation and technical skills.

Skills Summary:

Proficient Oracle DBA (7, 8, 8i, 9i);  wide expertise in  SQL, extensive exposure to UNIX, Windows NT/2000; development experience with Java, Informix, Visual Basic; experienced technical instructor and course developer; good team player; excellent work ethic; maturity and a lively interest in all things “computer”.

Career History
   From June 2002

Formed Jeremy Russell & Associates, offering RDBMS training and web design services.

Working with the author and distributor of a complete integrated web marketing service to develop and promote site services using the tool.  Presenting Oracle, Java and UNIX classes around the UK. Promoting HTML and Coldfusion website development services.

   1998 to June 2002

Oracle Software Developer, Instructor: ThinkSpark LLP., Dallas, TX. USA

DBA / Developer

I worked on a complete rewrite of an internal course booking system.  The system was written in Java (servlet and JSPs) with an Oracle 8i database for data storage and ran on a UNIX platform in Dallas, TX.  I liased with users regarding their design requirements, created and agreed screen and report designs and then developed Java code to implement the design. The system replaces a spreadsheet / e-mail system and enables instructors to reference their schedules through the Internet, as well as providing management reporting on utilisation and performance information. 

I was responsible for ongoing database administration and performance management for this system and for controlling the Oracle networking connections.

Instructor

Delivered a range of Oracle Corporation certified classes, including Introduction to SQL, Database Architecture, Backup & Recovery, Performance Tuning, Networking, Java Programming, Java and Database Access (total 32 classroom days).  I have learnt to present new classes through a mixture of self-study and working with other instructors. Locations ranged from US and UK ThinkSpark offices to US Oracle centres.  Evaluations are available on request.

Certifications

Obtained OCP certification for Oracle 9i, 8i and 8 (DBA).

   1987 to 1998

Technical Director / Founder, SkillAdvance Ltd., Finchley, London, N12.  SkillAdvance was set up by two partners, and myself, to offer vendor independent technical training.  I developed and then presented the majority of the training classes offered, including UNIX (User and SysAdmin), Informix (DBA), Oracle (DBA), Unify (DBA), Visual Basic (to version 5), Microsoft Access, and several customised classes for organisations (manufacturers and software authors).

Classes were delivered in our North London training centre, as well as at client locations in the UK, Europe (Holland, Norway, Luxembourg) and Asia (Bangkok, Thailand and Madras, India). The company also held several software sales agencies, for development and reporting tools to work with multiple RDBMS products.

SkillAdvance became profitable during their second year of operation, with billings in excess of £750,000.

   1981 to 1987

Software Manager / Strategic Product Manager, Star Computer Group, Watford, Herts. 

Software Manager

I managed a team of 12 developers working on packaged software for accounting practices.  My team instigated UK changes to our Australian software products.

Strategic Product Manager

Reporting to the MD, I identified opportunities for product marketing and development from US and UK vendors.  I travelled extensively in this role, to liase with our European and US vendors.

  1979 to 1981

Support Manager, Hartley Computer Group, Hendon, London. NW4

  1973 to 1979

Sundry programming positions with UK organisations (Centre File Ltd, Thompson Holidays, Samuel Montagu plc.)

Hobbies:

Mountain biking (leisure only), music (playing guitar), reading

Voluntary Activities:

Scouting – assistant leader of a Scout group in North West London (4 years)

Charity fund-raising – I supported a London based charity and raised in excess of £8,000 by sponsored events between 1990 and 1995.

School security – I assisted a community organisation to provide security for a local Sunday school for three years (1987 to 1990).

Education:

OND – Business Studies and Computer Options
A-Level (Economics)
Former member – British Computer Society

Nationality:

British

Married:

Yes

Driving licence:

Yes (UK and US)