Lunga Ntalo
DB2 Database Administrator
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Management graduate with a strong foundation in sustainability principles, environmental risk, and regulatory frameworks. Currently working as a DB2 Database Administrator at FNB, with over 5 years of experience in data integrity, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation. Eager to transition into the ESG and sustainability space, leveraging analytical, research, and reporting skills to support environmental and social risk assessments aligned with global standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Database Administrator
FNB
07.2019 - Current
- Ensure integrity, availability, and performance of DB2 database systems through technical support and maintenance.
- Monitor database performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency to each supported platform.
- Optimized database performance by monitoring health and implementing tuning recommendations.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Implemented capacity planning strategies to accommodate growth in data volume without compromising system performance or reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop custom applications that supported business objectives and met user needs.
- Conducted regular audits of data quality, identifying inconsistencies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Developed comprehensive documentation on database architecture, simplifying future upgrades and maintenance tasks.
- Created a robust disaster recovery plan to ensure business continuity.
- Facilitated seamless migrations and upgrades, with minimal impact on users.
- Reduced system downtime, employing proactive monitoring and maintenance of database systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Microsoft System Administrator
CTU IT TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Auckland Park, South Africa 08.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
EduCollege
Witbank, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Decision-making
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Report writing
Research and analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Certification
White Belt, FNB - May 2025
Timeline
Database Administrator
FNB
07.2019 - Current
No Degree - Microsoft System Administrator
CTU IT TRAINING SOLUTIONS
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
UNISA
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
EduCollege
04.2001 -