KEITH BENGTSON
Lead Database Administrator
Randburg
Summary
Efficient administrator eager to leverage knowledge in cloud-based database management systems. Skilled in database security, backup and recovery with good understanding of automation and containerization tools. Team-oriented with strong work ethic.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Database Administrator
Kyndryl
11.2021 - Current
- Resolved complex technical issues through expert troubleshooting skills, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Determined database structural requirements, working with business stakeholders to identify optimal database specifications.
- Trained junior database administrators to improve team productivity and overall department efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of databases into applications.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Reduced downtime during migrations by effectively planning and executing database upgrades.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of databases into applications
Database Administrator
IBM
02.2011 - 10.2021
- Manage Database - DB2 z/OS
- Trained junior team members on best practices for database administration, promoting culture of continuous learning within an organization.
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Standardized database object naming conventions across multiple systems, resulting in easier management of objects during troubleshooting sessions.
Compliance Specialist
IBM
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into daily business operations seamlessly.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and recommended corrective actions.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
- Collaborated with colleagues on non-compliance issues.
IBM ISeries Support
IBM
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Applied PTF's as requested to the mainframe system
- Supported and resolved incidents
- Collaborated with team members on upcoming requests and changes.
Senior Computer Operator
IBM
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Trained junior team members on best practices for computer operations, contributing to a more skilled workforce.
- Monitored system performance using advanced analytics tools that identified potential bottlenecks before they impacted productivity levels seriously.
- Restore of files/libraries as requested by users/applications.
- Ensure system availability to all users
First line support to all users - Helpdesk support and logging of calls on the HEAT system
Ensure that all hardware problems are reported to IBM
IPL the system on a weekly basis
Handing over of the shift/days work to the next Shift
Responsible for maintaining the tape library.
Ensuring that backups are run and completed successfully.(Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
Reset passwords for users profile
Helpdesk standby over the weekends(monthly)
Monitoring of all systems
COMPUTER OPERATOR
AMALGAMATED BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES
04.2003 - 04.2005
- Restore of files/libraries as requested by users/applications.
SENIOR OPERATOR
ILLMAN PLASTICS
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Responsible for the scheduling of batch runs ie: Daily , Weekly, Monthly and Test runs.
SENIOR OPERATOR
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE
04.1991 - 12.1995
- Responsible for the scheduling of batch runs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparks Estate Senior Secondary School
Kwazulu-Natal, Durban 01.1986 - 12.1986
Skills
Backup and recovery
Characteristics
I consider myself to be a confident, hardworking and independent person seeking stability and growth within an organization with sound ethics and high standards. Having the ability to accept any challenge and produce the results, beyond expectation I feel allows me the opportunity to be an asset within any environment. Being a humble and patient individual I believe I have been blessed with the ability to communicate at all levels throughout the business, and apply my skills to the best of my ability. I consider myself to be an honest, reliable and dedicated individual seeking to grow as an independent person in my field of work, to develop and nurture new experiences. I am an experienced Database Administrator seeking a new challenge, also pride on myself on being attentive and accurate and paying great attention to my work. I have over 13 years working in Information technology Services from an Operatort to 2nd Level support for iSeries, to Security Compliance and now as a Database Administrator. I feel that I have a great deal of experience as a Database Administrator and a good understanding of how databases work, how to resolve issues and problems, training is till ongoing as a DB2 Database Administrator, managing/monitoring/supporting for five various clients, working with the DB2 Admin Tool/SPUFI/DB2 Commands, Change and incident management and work with several software tools. I thrive on challenging situations and always remain calm when under pressure.
Key Courses And Training
- Achieving Service Delivery Excellence
- Accessing Data and Manipulating DB2 UDB Database Objects
- Basic Introduction and fundamentals of z/OS Operat...
- Basic z/OS Tuning Using the Workload Manager
- BRMS(Backup Recovery and Media Services)
- Create and Maintain DB2 Programs
- DB2 10 for z/OS Database Administration Workshop Part1
- DB2 9 for z/OS Database Administration Workshop Part1
- DB2 for LUW 9.5 Fundamentals
- DB2 Fundamentals
- DB2 Stored Procedures
- How to manage DB2 for zOS efficiently using DB2 Admin tool
- IBM DB2 for i Advanced SQL Programming - IBM Training
- IBM DB2 for z/OS - An Introduction (0SPB)
- Introduction to Service Line Command and Control
- Introduction to the REXX Programming Language
- JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 1.10
- JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL
- JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs
- JCL Problem Resolution Assessment
- Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor
- Manage Data Definitions with DB2
- Manage Data with DB2 - SQL
- Managing DB2 Operations
- Monitoring the z/OS System
- Optimize DB2 Application Performance
- Planning and Securing a DB2 UDB Database
- REXX Built-In Functions
- REXX Keyword Instructions
- SAP Administration
- Security Requirements for Administrators 2013
- Training on DB2 Database Administration
- Using SQL Replication
- Working with different Utilities on the z/OS systems
- WBT: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations V3
- Z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals
- An introduction to information security
- An introduction to software development
- Software development for enterprise systems
- The database development life cycle
- Oracle Database 12c Certified Professional - SQL Foundations
Dependants
Two
Language
English & Afrikaans - (Read, Wright - Excellent)
Computer Literate
Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Email, Internet etc)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 6706245117086
- Date of Birth: 06/24/67
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Pat Losper, Manager(Gijima), 0835888836
- Daren Scott, Senior Database Adinistrator(Kyndryl), 0832601878
- Iwona Tesluk, Lead Delivery management(Kyndryl), +48-727660181
Additional Information
Member of St. Gabriel's Anglican church Men's Ministry
Church outreach feeding scheme at St. Gabriel's Anglican church
Men's Choir
Stewardship at St. Gabriel's Anglican church
Timeline
Lead Database Administrator
Kyndryl
11.2021 - Current
Database Administrator
IBM
02.2011 - 10.2021
Compliance Specialist
IBM
01.2009 - 02.2011
IBM ISeries Support
IBM
08.2007 - 04.2009
Senior Computer Operator
IBM
06.2005 - 08.2007
COMPUTER OPERATOR
AMALGAMATED BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES
04.2003 - 04.2005
SENIOR OPERATOR
ILLMAN PLASTICS
01.1996 - 05.1996
SENIOR OPERATOR
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE
04.1991 - 12.1995
High School Diploma -
Sparks Estate Senior Secondary School
01.1986 - 12.1986
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