I am a Senior Oracle Database Engineer with 18+ years of hands-on experience driving reliability in RAC, Exadata, and OCI environments. I design and operate mission-critical cloud and on-premises databases, leading fleet-wide lifecycle management, performance tuning, and high-availability architectures. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient database platforms that support large enterprise workloads. I build AI-assisted operational tooling and automation using Python, Shell, and OCI REST APIs to accelerate incident response and reduce risk, while continuously improving monitoring, reliability, and operational efficiency across multi-tenant cloud databases.

MACHARLA RAMESH KUMAR

I am a Senior Oracle Database Engineer with 18+ years of hands-on experience driving reliability in RAC, Exadata, and OCI environments. I design and operate mission-critical cloud and on-premises databases, leading fleet-wide lifecycle management, performance tuning, and high-availability architectures. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient database platforms that support large enterprise workloads. I build AI-assisted operational tooling and automation using Python, Shell, and OCI REST APIs to accelerate incident response and reduce risk, while continuously improving monitoring, reliability, and operational efficiency across multi-tenant cloud databases.

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I am a Senior Oracle Database Engineer with 18+ years of hands-on experience driving reliability in RAC, Exadata, and OCI environments. I design and operate mission-critical cloud and on-premises databases, leading fleet-wide lifecycle management, performance tuning, and high-availability architectures. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient database platforms that support large enterprise workloads.

I build AI-assisted operational tooling and automation using Python, Shell, and OCI REST APIs to accelerate incident response and reduce risk, while continuously improving monitoring, reliability, and operational efficiency across multi-tenant cloud databases.

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Language

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Work Experience

Project Manager at TechWave Consulting India Private Limited
December 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Designed and managed PAAS operations support from offshore for multiple customer engagements. Planned upcoming projects, created and managed resource plans, and delegated work to teams to meet commitments. Presented monthly performance highlights to clients, handled high-priority issues within SLAs, and coordinated with clients on requirements and enhancements. Recommended and implemented process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and service quality.
Senior Oracle Database Engineer at Oracle India Private Limited
May 1, 2020 - Present
Currently operating in large-scale multi-tenant OCI production environments, supporting fleet-level database operations across thousands of PODs. Responsible for fleet-wide upgrades, patching, refresh cycles, backup/recovery, and Data Guard configurations. Built automation using Python, Shell, and OCI REST APIs to accelerate incident response, reduce risk, and improve reliability. Performs capacity planning, incident analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure availability and performance of cloud database platforms.
Oracle DBA / Senior Oracle Database Engineer at Oracle India Private Limited
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Designed and implemented Oracle database environments on Linux/UNIX including RAC, Data Guard, and Exadata deployments. Led upgrades, patching, backup strategies (RMAN/Cold/Hot backups), standby database administration, performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery planning. Managed multi-tenant DBaaS workloads and supported Autonomous Database scenarios, with a focus on reliability and operational efficiency.
Oracle DBA at Diebold Systems Private Limited
September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2014
Designed and administered Oracle databases across Linux/Windows/HP-UX/OEL. Implemented RMAN backups, Data Guard for HA/DR, standby databases, space planning, performance tuning, security and patching. Supported enterprise workloads, conducted capacity planning, and ensured disaster recovery readiness in line with business requirements.
Oracle DBA at Polaris Software Lab Private Limited
June 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Managed Oracle databases in CitiBank CALM project environment (CITI Asset Liability Model). Performed upgrades, migrations, backups, recovery, performance tuning, and security administration. Implemented high-availability strategies and ensured compliance with banking requirements.
Oracle DBA at Navayuga Infotech Private Limited
July 1, 2007 - May 31, 2009
Oracle database administration for clients including Neural and AJ projects. Performed installations, upgrades, backups, monitoring, and maintenance for Oracle 10g/11g on Linux/Unix/Windows across multiple environments.

Education

Master of Computer Applications at Kakatiya University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Computer Science at Kakatiya University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Intermediate MPC at Intermediate Board of Andhra Pradesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Oracle Certified AI Cloud Associate
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Oracle Certified Autonomous Database Professional
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Oracle Certified Cloud Associate
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Oracle Certified Associate of Oracle 10g
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
ITIL V3 Foundation Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Other

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