Mitch Leus, MBA

Experience

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  Continental Automotive Systems

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Analyst

  • Developed and designed effective applications for manufacturing system to improve productivity, gain efficiency and insure high quality. Performs system analysis, debugging of application errors and provide effective business solutions.• Debugged existing applications that is suitable for any process revisions, error-proofing and elimination of any system deviations.• Integrated new business logic into existing systems. Implementation of new product definitions and test parameters to existing systems. • Performed production line assistance or on-call requests in terms of machine to software interfacing and product traceability purposes and root cause analysis. Analyzed and investigated product unit traceability flaws.• Maintained test development server. Validated and executed routine changes requests – e.g. create user, reset password, grant access to any database object. • Participated in design both application and database review meetings and provide efficient recommendations. Show less

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  Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Ltd.

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Oracle & MSSQL Database Administrator

  • Responsible on performing day to day duty and incident management over 900 Oracle and MS SQL instances.• Perform and collate mandated changes and work-order to satisfy business requirements and needs.• Handled RAC and Database mirroring environments.• Install and initiate database binary set-up for both Oracle and MS SQL on newly created servers.• Create new databases with standard users, set-up respective backup framework and other monitoring tools.• Implement database migration and upgrade, include patching as well.• Implement full database restore, recovery and refresh both on Oracle and MS SQL databases.• Manage strict standard database security patterned to business governance.• Implement set-up, migration and maintenance of backup technologies.• Performs and participates disaster recovery drill as part of P&G’s standard infrastructure support.• Attend weekly global operations meeting, well versed on escalation meetings as well.Project Involvement:1. Availability Management• Provide monthly Availability Reporting to P&G availability committee, to track and analyze possible cases of database downtimes and unavailability.• Attend monthly meeting to lift issues, do root cause analysis, offer and implement action plan on critical outages.2. Database HP Data-Protector Migration and Roll-out• Plans and oversee activities needed to implement, manage and relate to other teams and end users.• Perform database backup migration across 3 regions (NA, EU and ASIA) from Net Backup to HP Data Protector media manager.• Solve and collate any related backup issues during migration period to other team involved. 3. Culture Building Core Team• Organize activities that help promotes and build healthy working relationship across each business units.• Initiates extra-curricular and fun initiatives for employees. Show less

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  HiSoft Technology International Limited

  Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

  • Primarily act as in-house lead database administrator.• Assist on any database related initiatives both technical and non-technical aspects.• Suggests and create technical process and work flow related to any database implementation.• Created and authored technical and user specific guidelines which serve as references for other employees.• Reports and perform work with any business level of employees and do in-house training to employees if needed.Project Involvement:1. Project Oracle Database Consultant for Pre-Sales Team• Build and create RFP response to possible customers related to any database task.• Provide support workflow and methodology according to customer’s business needs.2. Built back-up scheme and create internal Oracle databases• Perform installation of Oracle binaries and database creation according to team / user’s needs.• Created suitable RMAN repository database and implemented different backup scheme for all databases available.• Established scripts to perform and monitor backup frequency and database availability.• Initiate troubleshooting and problem solving for day-to-day database issues with any application teams.3. General Electric Primavera Support Team Lead • Performs installation / configuration and modification under Primavera PPM/MM P6V7 Enterprise Edition• Support GE end users on Primavera functionality and usability questions or issues.• Performs Primavera MSSQL Server database backup, restore and refresh.• Collate changes and initiate workflow process across support team.• Attend weekly meeting with customer managers for support review. • Organize internal team meeting to review cases, issues and escalation. Show less

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  Philtech Inc.

  Feb 2012 - now

  As a Senior Manager, I am responsible for directing the Cloud Automation, Container Platform, and Integrated Toolchain teams, aligning engineering and support efforts with organizational goals, then cultivating an innovative and continuous improvement culture. Manages team size of 17, aligns to Sr. Director both in Manila and US. Notable Support/Projects:• End to End Disaster Recovery Drill (GHE, Artifactory, JIRA, Confluence)• Security Vulnerability Remediation• Cloud Automation Roadshow• Azure Cost Optimization • Azure Cloud Non-Compliance • P1/P2 Analysis and resolutionOrganizational:• Women Inspirational and Inclusion Network Chair• Internship & Apprenticeship Program• Employee Engagement ChampionDay-to-Day Operations:• Actively join agile practices daily standups, backlog refinement, and PI planning. • Ensures objectives and priorities are set within the team.• Responsible for ensuring teams have the necessary resources and capacity to meet priorities.• Facilitate discussion within teams and help remove impediments.• Review the outcomes and processes to identify areas for improvement.• Performs resource, team development, and performance management tasks. Show less A Cloud Database, Toolchain DevOps, and Value Metrics Delivery Manager oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of cloud-based database systems, as well as the smooth integration of DevOps methods. This position integrates database management and DevOps approaches to improve the efficiency, stability, and security of cloud-based applications and services.Notable Projects:• Cloud Transformation Journey Leader• Toolchain Version Upgrade (GHE, Artifactory, JIRA, Confluence)• Enterprise DB Patch Management Rollout for MSSQL and Oracle• Azure Status Health Alert for Database Products and Integrated Toolchain• DC Decommission Effort in Database and Toolchain Stack Resource Management• Hire• Vendor Oversight• Resource allocation and planning• Manage resource scheduling to ensure that projects operate well and meet deadlines.Team Development• Lead, mentor, and grow team to maximize performance.• Conduct regular performance reviews and offer constructive criticism.• Prepares training budget and alignment of capabilities within the team.• Create a positive, collaborative team environment through cultural engagement Show less As Lead Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and services that support deploying and managing databases in on-prem cloud environments. Notable Projects:• Automated OEM Agent Roll-out• Automated Decommission of Oracle Database• RCM Upgrade• DC DecommissionAs an Interim Manager, managed 10 FTEs for the Cloud Operations and Automation group and performed duties• Define clear goals and objectives for teams and individuals that align with organizational goals.• Allocate resources efficiently and effectively to meet objectives.• Inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals.• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by identifying training and development needs.• Lead, manage change initiatives, and communicate change effectively Show less Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Oracle database administration, installation, patch version integration, and migration. Have an in-depth understanding of UNIX operating systems and stay updated on database software and hardware developments.1. Database Management: • Design, install, and support enterprise-level Oracle database systems • Ensure data security, integrity, and availability and monitor resource utilization. • Perform database maintenance duties such as tuning, indexing, and housekeeping. • Develop and implement database standards, policies, and procedures2. Client Service and Collaboration: • Collaborate with application owners, developers, and dbas to optimize database usage. • Collaborate with fellow system administrators Onshore to support the FTS model. • Provide exceptional client support to internal and external stakeholders. • Join call for HPI/P1/P2 resolution and on-call support.3. Documentation and Training: • Develop documentation for database administrators and system operations staff • Potentially provide training and support to usersLeadership Role as Team Lead1. Guidance and Continuous Improvement • Lead and participate in project and operational teams • Provide direction and advice to less senior database administrators • Monitor industry developments and implement improvements to systems and service2. Strategic Planning: • Analyze and identify needs for database servers in consultation with key stakeholders from different portfolios. • Evaluate and manage the adoption of database administration tools, processes, and licensing • Monitor industry developments and implement improvements to systems and service Show less

  • Sr. Manager , Cloud Foundation Container Platform & Integrated Toolchain

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Manager, Cloud DB Products, Platform DevOps & Value Metrics

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Lead Cloud Engineer PaaS and Interim Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Principal Oracle Database Administrator

    Feb 2012 - Sept 2018