Client Delivery lead – Oracle
Brad Smith is a seasoned Client Delivery Lead at Blue Crystal Solutions, boasting over 30 years of expertise in Oracle database management. Throughout his career, Brad has accumulated a diverse skill set, including proficiency in infrastructure design, Oracle RAC implementation, and database performance tuning. His extensive experience encompasses disaster recovery planning, database backup strategies, and continuous service improvement initiatives. Brad’s leadership capabilities shine through his adeptness at mentoring teams and delivering exceptional solutions to clients across various industries. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, Brad remains at the forefront of legacy and new Oracle technologies.
Specialisations
- Oracle Database Technologies
- Infrastructure design, Oracle RAC implementation, and database performance tuning.
- Team Management
- Project Delivery
Certifications
- Manage People Effectively, Australian Institute of Management: Issued: Sep 2023
- Mini MBA, Australian Institute of Management: Issued: Feb 2023
- Oracle Certified Professional 8i, Oracle
Professional Experience
- Client Delivery Lead – Oracle, Blue Crystal Solutions, 2021 – Present
- Oracle Database Administrator, Blue Crystal Solutions, Oct 2014 – Oct 2021
- Senior Oracle Database Administrator, Telstra, Jul 2012 – Jun 2014
- Oracle DBA Team Leader, Sensis, Apr 2009 – Jun 2012
- Senior Oracle Database Administrator, Various Roles, Jun 2006 – Mar 2009
- Oracle Database Administrator, Various Roles, Jun 2003 – May 2006
- Service Support Specialist – DBA, Various Roles, 2002 – 2003
- Oracle Database Administrator, Fairfax Digital, 2000 – 2002
- Analyst Programmer / Oracle DBA, Citysearch Australia, 1997 – 2000
- Analyst Programmer, Big Colour Pages / Business Marketing Australia, 1995 – 1997
