Jean Christophe Kientz
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +971 502 61 82 05
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/jean-christophe-kientz-2b0b4b1/
Personal Details:
12 November 1967 | France
French | Male | Married

ORACLE EXPERT |
IT ARCHITECT Successful IT professional with expertise as Oracle Consultant, Database Administrator, and IT Systems Architect for multinational clients in diverse industry sectors including banking, investments, and insurance. Proven ability to conduct analyses of legacy systems and design customized solutions to resolve critical operations issues. Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting PL/SQL developers. Proficient as individual contributor, team member, and leader.
Core Competencies
• IT Strategic Planning
• DevOps Practices
• IT Infrastructure Optimization
• Reports | Documentation • Project Management
• Database Administration
• Data Warehousing | OLTP Modelling
• Troubleshooting | Issue Resolution

TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCIES Operating Systems Red Hat Linux | HP Unix | AIX | Solaris | Windows
Languages, Tools and Methodolies C | C++ | SQL | JSON | JavaScript | Java EJB | SQLT Tuning Tool | Adcubum Syrius | Camunda | Jira | HPQC | Splunk | CTRL-M | Djigger | STEP | Orion | Kanban | Scrum | Temenos TDS | Dynatrace | AWA One Automation | TOAD | Informatica PowerCenter | AppDynamics Pro | Docker | Openswitch | PERL | Jaspersoft BI Suite | Adobe Flex | Alfresco Document Management | IBM GPFS | Veritas Cluster , Cluster File Systems | HDS | ITIL | CMMI
Middleware Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, WildFly, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, REST API
Databases Oracle RDBMS | MongoDB | MySQL | Sybase | DB2 | SQL server
Oracle Oracle GoldenGate, Data Guard, VM VirtualBox, Warehouse Builder, Grid Control, Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Stretched RAC, Designer, Forms&Report, | APEX | Cloud Control | OEM | PL/SQL | RMAN | OLAP | Erwin

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE Helsana AG, Switzerland (2018 to 2019)
Database Engineer | Syrius App Database Administrator (DBA)
Delivered operational support for production database administration (DBA) of more than 200 databases and optimized performance of software, Syrius App, covering core insurance value chain processes, supporting business processes, and aligned for multi-channel distribution at largest Swiss health insurance company. Collaborated in multiple proof of concept (POC) and software architecture enhancements. Developed DBA high parallel maintenance tools.
• Improved and stabilized performance of Syrius, insurance-specific software, and designed middle tier architecture with automated provisioning, including workflow and decision automation.
• Installed automated data quality framework to execute new insurance prime calculations.
• Created standards for volume management and database file system to control migration of corporate database storage.
• Utilized Agile/DevOps Framework to manage projects as Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
Julius Baer Group Ltd, Switzerland (2017 to 2018)
Consultant – Technical Architect | IT Software Owner (ITSO) Deputy
Organized, scheduled, and led project for transition from legacy banking software solutions at this multinational private bank. Directed middleware migration to upgraded application server and onto enterprise application platform along with implementation of new database management system version.
• Managed project to completion in compliance with schedule and budget.
Suva Insurance, Switzerland (2013 to 2016)
Production DBA | PHAROS Database & ETL Key Engineer
Administered database operations and optimized performance between extract, transform, load (ETL) process and main SQL database and data warehouse for compulsory insurance company. Defined requirements for new data management interfaces. Developed high parallel maintenance tools. Collaborated in and delivered significant contributions to execution of go-live launch.
• Liaised with Batch/Control-M team to coordinate system interfaces for all core insurance value chain processes.
• Designed and led project to develop and migrate advanced replication interface from database to data warehouse with software enabling replication of data and providing real-time information through comprehensive view of operational systems.
• Established repository for storage and automatic implementation of performance improving techniques and solutions.
UBS, Switzerland (2012 to 2012)
Oracle DBA | Migration Coordinator | Database Architect
Orchestrated project to migrate data to upgraded database management system and conducted performance tuning for international investment bank and finance services company. Designed database architecture and managed database administration. Evaluated and optimized ETL process.
• Managed solutions from development stage through production including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Conducted analysis of innovative applicant tracking systems, CATS, to improve performance.
RobecoSam, Switzerland (2010 to 2011)
Operations DBA | Project Manager | Data Warehouse (DWH) Architect
Managed operational production database and data modelling for data warehousing model at international investment company. Created data models for Snow Flake, Cloud-based analytic data warehouse, and led two developers in migrating ETL process to new data warehouse version and upgraded database management system. Conducted system evaluation to define business intelligence (BI) needs for new solutions.
• Evaluated and improved performance of data warehouse.
• Managed project to mitigate consequences and impact on corporate image by stabilising and restructuring IT operations.
• Drove delivery of SIMS3 without data loss for client.
• Led development of database source code.
Oracle Software Switzerland GmbH, Switzerland (2007 to 2009)
Principal Consultant – Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)
My tasks were to advise and support Oracle clients in all aspects related to Oracle Tech Products. My main expertise
was in Real Application Cluster, Data Guard and Grid Control.
As a senior consultant involved in large projects by clients, I acted as a technical expert but also as a coordinator between the people managing the project and the different Oracle department like Support or Sales
Most of the time I was the only oracle employee "on the field" and it is my responsibility as "Man in the middle" to organize and communicate the actions of the different Oracle teams.
Recognized for expert knowledge of Real Application Cluster (RAC), Data Guard, and Grid Control corporate software tools and expertise in PL/SQL.
Credit Suisse, Switzerland (2005 to 2007)
Database Engineer | IT Project Leader | Sr Systems Engineer | PL/SQL Lead Engineer
Evolved as Database Engineer to IT Project Leader role directing initiative to define and implement customized solution for cluster database with shared cache architecture, including third-party software for cluster file system. Liaised with corporate quality team.
• Utilized capability maturity model integration (CMMI) evaluation processes to execute reviews of all projects and compile result reports.
 

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE Database Administrator / Architect, UBS Investment Bank, Switzerland
Database Infrastructure Architect, ADC Software Solutions, Ireland
Database Architect, Orange via IBM, France
Database Modeler, Deutsche Bank, Germany
PL/SQL Developer, Deutsche Börse, Germany
Database Administrator, Start Media Plus, Germany
Chief Executive Officer | Database Engineer, The Key GmbH, Germany
Database Engineer, West Landesbank, Germany
Production Manager, Commerzbank, Luxembourg
Publication Chain IT | Project Manager, Eurostat, Luxembourg
Chief Executive Officer | Database Engineer, Alpha Concept SA, Luxembourg
Consultant | Agency Director, Cap Gemini, Luxembourg

EDUCATION Master of Electrical Engineering in Telematics and Networks
ESIGELEC – Rouen, France
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics
Strasbourg, France

LANGUAGES French – Native | English and German – Fluent | Russian – Basic