Karabo Kuba

Karabo Kuba

Data enterer/ Research assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Oracle & MSSQL Database and Applications Administrator

  • Education

    • University of Cape Town

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Information Systems
    • Damelin

      2005 - 2005
      Matric Full matric exemption
  • Experience

    • University of Botswana

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2008
      Data enterer/ Research assistant

      • Transcribing recorded data• Input data into Microsoft SPSS

    • University of Cape Town

      Feb 2010 - Nov 2010

      Tutor Microsoft Excel and AccessMark tutorials and testsRun revision workshops • Excellent experience in working under pressure; have learnt to manage time and deal calmly with students of different backgrounds and technological understanding• Run revision workshops, marking of tutorials and workshops• Tutor Microsoft Access and Excel and VB

      • Information Systems 1 Tutor

        Feb 2010 - Nov 2010
      • Commercial Programming Tutor

        Feb 2010 - Nov 2010
    • BOCAIP

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      IT and DB
    • World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
      IT and Database Administrator (Volunteer)

      Head general day to day IT tasks reporting directly to the National CoordinatorEnd user supportTroubleshooting network issuesPlan future IT improvementsDatabase administrationCapacity building and development of training manuals

    • Botswana Life Insurance Pty Ltd

      Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

      • Provided weekly, monthly and quarterly database checklist with current trend reports• Took part in the preparation and execution of technical tests• Researched and analysed database trends• Database analysis, monitoring and reports on database performance and down time• Learn and research database fundamentals• Lends technical assistance to project team members and database administrators• Prioritizes assigned tasks and ensures these are completed on or before the scheduled date of completion• To design, Implement, maintain, configure, upgrade, repair, improve the performance and secure Business Applications and Database Instances (both Oracle and SQL databases.)• Developing and designing the applications and databases strategies, monitoring and Improving application and database performance and capacity, planning for future expansion requirements and coordinating and Implementing security measures to safeguard applications and databases.• Responsible for the integrity and security of applications and databases as well as backup and recovery, planning, development and troubleshooting.• Database analysis and reports on system performance and down time• Provide end user support by attending to Help Desk Queries (HEAT HELP DESK)TECHNOLOGIESORACLE Technology,LINUX,SHELL SCRIPTING, PL/SQL DEVELOPER, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Windows, Oracle Applications, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Fusionware and Middleware, MSSQL server 2012/4/6, MSSQL management studioKey achievements: Served as a DBA on a P4million project to upgrade to Oracle Miniclusters. Show less

      • Junior Database Administrator

        Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
      • Technical Test Analyst

        Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Testing Analyst

        Jan 2015 - May 2016
    • Botswana Life Insurance Limited Pty Ltd

      Feb 2017 - Nov 2023
      Oracle Applications & Database Administrator

      Responsible for the technical and administration aspects of the companies Oracle and SQL Database infrastructure as well as application administration• Database analysis, monitoring and reports on database performance and down time• Installed and configured Oracle Audit Vault and Firewall 20• Installed and configured Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c • Responsible for the integrity and security of applications and databases• Documented and maintained current database patches• Conducted audits on the environment and provided capacity planning• Responded to and resolved all database access and performance issues• Implement, maintain, configure, upgrade, repair, improve the performance and secure business applications and database Instances• Provide system extracts and reports for auditors, developers, management and projects Key achievements: Project lead (Host to Host project) - Successfully lead the project which aims to automate premium collections and payments to saving the organization 45% in bank charges and increase efficiency in premium collections. Show less

    • Bank Gaborone

      Oct 2023 - now
      Senior Database Administrator

      Responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of SQL Server RDBMS systems. Ensure the availability and consistent performance of the bank's databases and applications.Test and apply windows and SQL patches on UAT and production servers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Service Management

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Apr 2016
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    • (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity

      ISC2
      Mar 2023
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    • Certificate of Proficiency - Basics of Long Term Insurance

      Insurance Institute of South Africa
      Jan 2016
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

      Cisco
      Mar 2022
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    • International Software Testing Qualifications Board - Foundation Level

      Southern African Software Testing Qualifications Board (SASTQB)
      Nov 2013
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    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 Certified Associate

      Oracle
      Feb 2022
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • HR and IT project Volunteer

      Issued by Student health and welfare organisation (SHAWCO- UCT) on Feb 2008
      Student health and welfare organisation (SHAWCO- UCT)Associated with Karabo Kuba