Karabo Kuba

Experience

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  University of Botswana

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Data enterer/ Research assistant

  • Transcribing recorded data• Input data into Microsoft SPSS

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  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
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  BOCAIP

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  IT and DB
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  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

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  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
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  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

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  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.