Software Consultant
2018 - PRESENTGlobalpundits- Architected Ellucian Banner 8 to 9 upgrade project resulting in quicker implementation and less stress for both the client and consultant.
- Mentored two new client hires to perform maintenance and support of ERP and Oracle databases and middleware.
- Resolved issues and provided simplified guidance on what appeared to be more complex setups resulting in reaching goals faster and more secure environments.
Technologies: Middleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS, BannerSoftware Consultant
2017 - 2018Signature Constultants- Performed all Banner 8-9 upgrades in support of the critical upgrade project.
- Resolved issues that even the vendor was unable to resolve.
- Created a solid lifelong partnership with in-house staff in support of their institution.
Technologies: Middleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS, BannerCloud Solutions Engineer/Application Administrator
2015 - 2017Ellucian- Supported up to 30 different clients with their ERP systems, databases, and middleware environments.
- Performed Oracle upgrades from 11g to 12c for several clients.
- Transitioned new clients to the cloud engineering service.
- Built strong relationship with clients resulting in a true partnership in support of their institutions.
Technologies: Middleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, Kafka Streams, Oracle RAC, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS, BannerDatabase and Application Administrator
2014 - 2015Ithaca College- Automated weekly database clone process reducing the need for staff to do it manually.
- Performed performance monitoring and tuning of Oracle databases.
- Spearheaded project to modernize infrastructure environments.
Technologies: Shell Scripting, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 11g (OBIEE), OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Oracle RDBMSSolutions Architect
2012 - 2014Pharos Systems International- Architected installs to suit client's requirements.
- Provided training to clients and support to delivery engineers in the initial roll-out phase.
- Created proof of concept (POC) installs within clients' environments.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL ServerSenior Database Administrator/Programmer Analyst Specialist
1998 - 2012Cornell University- Architected Oracle Streams replication environment including a validation process that at the atomic level verified that the source and destination databases had data that were always in perfect sync.
- Designed, built, and administered a cable management application using APEX and PL/SQL functions and procedures.
- Designed and coordinated the development of a network usage-based billing application and served in the roles of technical lead and program manager.
Technologies: Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Shell Scripting, Perl, OEMs, Apex, SQL, PL/SQL, Kafka Streams, Oracle RAC, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS
Joshua DeMelo
Oracle WebLogic Application Server Developer in Austin, TX, United States
Member since October 24, 2019
Joshua is a disciplined and highly motivated senior Oracle Database administrator/information technology specialist with 20+ years' experience in the architecture and administration of complex databases for multiple information systems used in large campus environments and businesses, application design and development, data modeling, networking, and security; recognized for outstanding technical abilities in the field of information technology.
Joshua is now available for hire
Portfolio
- GlobalpunditsMiddleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS, Banner
- Signature ConstultantsMiddleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS, Banner
- EllucianMiddleware, OEMs, SQL, PL/SQL, Kafka Streams, Oracle RAC, RMAN, Oracle RDBMS...
Experience
- Oracle 17 years
- Oracle PL/SQL 17 years
- Databases 15 years
- Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM) 15 years
- Agile Software Development 14 years
- Oracle WebLogic Application Server 6 years
- Ellucian Banner 5 years
- Perl 4 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
PL/SQL, SQL, Oracle RDBMS, Ellucian Banner, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle WebLogic Application Server, Apache Tomcat
The most amazing...
...project I've completed is a process that can verify the synchronization of the original and replicated databases to the minutest degree.
Employment
Experience
- Banner 9 Upgrades
As a consultant, I was responsible for Ellucian Banner ERP Upgrades from 8-9. I was the principal architect of the plan to convert all ERP modules to the new version. Responsibilities included the actual upgrades, infrastructure installations, and setups, as well as mentoring new hires.
Skills
Platforms
Oracle, Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM)Storage
Databases, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle RDBMS, PL/SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server DBAOther
Ellucian Banner, Oracle WebLogic Application Server, OEMs, Shell Scripting, Middleware, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Web ApplicationsLanguages
Perl, Apex, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), SQLParadigms
Agile Software DevelopmentTools
RMAN, Oracle RAC, Kafka Streams, Banner, Apache Tomcat, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 11g (OBIEE)
Education
- Courses in Oracle RDBMS2005 - 2012Oracle University - Various Locations
- Courses in Programming Languages and Application Development2002 - 2005Learning Tree International - Reston, VA, Toronto, ON CA
- Program participant in Oracle RDBMS2003 - 2004Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY
- Courses in Computer Science and Astronomy1997 - 2004Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
- Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems1996 - 1998Tompkins Cortland Community College - Dryden, NY
