RENATO BARROS

Principal Engineer Multidatabase

Oracle | SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL | DBRE | SRE | Cloud | Automation

Database, Cloud & Platform Engineering

More than 25 years designing, implementing and operating critical solutions across multicloud, high-availability and mission-critical environments.

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25+Years of Experience
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52Oracle Certifications
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4Multidatabase
(Oracle, SQL Server,
MySQL and PostgreSQL)
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4Clouds
(OCI, AWS, Azure,
On-premises)
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24x7Critical Environments
Mission Critical
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9+Published Technical
Projects

Principal Engineer Multidatabase

  • Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL specialist
  • DBRE | SRE | High Availability | Performance
  • Cloud: OCI | AWS | Azure | Multicloud
  • Automation with Python, Terraform, Ansible and Shell Script
  • Infrastructure, Networking and Security
  • Mission-critical and highly complex solutions

Infrastructure & Networking

  • Datacenters and Hybrid Environments
  • TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN and Load Balancing
  • Cisco (CCNA/CCNP)
  • Check Point Firewalls (CCSA/CCSE)
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Information Security

Operating Systems

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Oracle Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • SUSE Linux
  • Windows Server
  • Administration, Hardening and Performance

Areas of Expertise

  • Database Administration
  • Performance Tuning
  • High Availability and DR
  • Cloud & Multicloud
  • DevOps & Automation
  • Observability and Monitoring
  • Oracle GoldenGate & Data Replication

Professional Summary

A comprehensive view of my career, specializations, and ability to operate in enterprise environments.

More than 25 years of experience in Information Technology, working with infrastructure, enterprise platforms, Linux, Cloud, and Oracle Database, contributing to the design, operation, automation, and evolution of highly available critical environments for enterprise customers.

Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) specialist, responsible for building, operating, automating, and evolving mission-critical Oracle platforms using SRE, observability, automation, and Cloud practices.

Collaborative professional with technical leadership experience, critical incident analysis (RCA), architecture reviews, best-practice definition, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in enterprise environments.

Strong experience in administration, advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL in global 24x7 operations.

Experience in migration, modernization, and architecture with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, GoldenGate, OCI, Base Database Service, ExaCC, ExaCS, AWS, and Azure.

Experience with Enterprise Linux, automation using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and Shell Script, containers with Docker and Kubernetes, SAP HANA, AI applied to operations, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning, and global projects.

Core Skills

Oracle DatabaseDBRESREOCIAWSAzureExadataRACASMData GuardGoldenGateRMANPerformance TuningAWR / ASH / ADDMPythonTerraformAnsibleShell ScriptKubernetesOpenShiftDockerOracle LinuxRHELPostgreSQLSQL ServerMySQLSAP HANAIncident ManagementRCAObservabilityCI/CD

Areas of Expertise

Cloud & Platform

AWS, OCI, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Observability.

Automation & IaC

Python, Shell Script, JavaScript, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

Databases

Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, and Cassandra concepts and administration.

DBRE & SRE

Incident Management, RCA, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, automation, and operational excellence.

High Availability

Oracle RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, RMAN, Disaster Recovery, and Performance Tuning.

Oracle & AWS

Oracle Database@AWS, EC2, ExaCC, ExaCS, RDS, VPC, EBS, IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.

Professional stack

Featured Technologies

A quick overview of the main platforms across my professional career.

ORA
OracleDatabase • RAC • ASM
SQL
SQL ServerHA • Always On
PG
PostgreSQLAdministration • Tuning
MY
MySQLAdministration • HeatWave
EXA
ExadataExaCC • ExaCS
OCI
OCICloud • Multicloud
AWS
AWSEC2 • RDS • VPC
AZ
AzureCloud • Infrastructure
LNX
LinuxRHEL • OL • Ubuntu • SUSE
PY
PythonAutomation • Diagnostics
TF
TerraformInfrastructure as Code
K8S
KubernetesDocker • OpenShift
NET
NetworkingCisco • Firewalls
WIN
Windows ServerEnterprise Infrastructure
AI
Artificial IntelligenceAutomation • Productivity
Key career highlight

Oracle, Exadata and Mission-Critical Environments

A visual summary of my work as Principal Engineer and Senior Oracle Database Engineer. Full details remain available in the professional timeline.

Principal Engineer

Global CSS • Oct/2021 – Apr/2026

Global and advisory role
Specialized support, Sev1/Sev2 incidents, RCA, performance, architecture, migration and modernization.

Main areas of expertise

Oracle Database 11g to 23aiOracle RAC, ASM and GridExadata, ExaCC and ExaCSData Guard and GoldenGateRMAN and Disaster RecoveryAWR, ASH, ADDM and SQL MonitorOCI, AWS and AzureOracle Database@AWSData Safe and SQL FirewallOracle AI Vector SearchPython, Shell and AnsibleTerraform and Automation

Complete Professional Experience

Select each company to view all responsibilities and achievements.

ORACLE
ORACLE DO BRASIL

Principal Engineer | Senior Oracle Database Engineer — Global CSS

Oct/2021 – Apr/2026
  • Global technical reference supporting mission-critical Oracle Database environments for enterprise customers across multiple regions, focusing on Oracle Database 11g, 12c, 19c, 21c, and 23ai.
  • Specialized technical support, advanced troubleshooting, and analysis of Oracle Database environments running on Oracle Linux, Exadata, RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Data Guard, RMAN, and GoldenGate, focused on HA and DR.
  • Handled critical Sev1/Sev2 incidents, root cause analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and recovery of highly complex environments.
  • Performance tuning using AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Monitor, and SQL Tuning Advisor, optimizing CPU, memory, I/O, SQL, and operating costs.
  • Backup & Recovery, high availability, replication, and business continuity strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and GoldenGate.
  • Migration, modernization, and architecture projects for OCI, AWS, and Azure, including hybrid architectures, Oracle Database@AWS, Amazon RDS, and on-premises/Cloud integration.
  • Support for OCI services: Compute, Networking, Block Storage, Marketplace, and MySQL HeatWave.
  • Multidatabase administration and troubleshooting across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
  • Administration and monitoring automation using Python, Shell Script, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Consultative performance, capacity, and best-practice analysis.
  • Support for Oracle Data Safe, SQL Firewall, Oracle AI Vector Search, and Oracle Database 23ai capabilities.
ACCENTURE DO BRASIL

Cloud Mobilization Associate Manager

Jul/2021 – Oct/2021
  • Technical consulting for large enterprises in the design of multicloud migration strategies.
  • Technical leadership in the implementation of resilient architectures on AWS and OCI.
DB MASTER IT CONSULTING — now Sky.One

Senior DBA Consultant — Oracle & SQL Server

Oct/2020 – Oct/2022
  • Specialized consulting for critical Oracle and SQL Server environments, focused on high availability, performance, and operations.
  • Administration of Oracle Database 8i, 9i, 10g, 11g, and 12c, RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Data Guard.
  • Backup and recovery using RMAN.
  • Migrations, upgrades, and patching of Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure.
  • Performance analysis and troubleshooting using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL Tuning.
  • Administration of Oracle Exadata X5 and X7.
  • Automation using Shell Script and PL/SQL.
  • SQL Server administration focused on performance, security, and high availability.
  • Backup/recovery, Always On, and Failover Cluster.
  • Work in mission-critical enterprise environments, remote operations, and modernization initiatives.
GAMA SAÚDE — GRUPO QUALICORP

Senior DevOps Consultant | Infrastructure Specialist

Oct/2014 – Jul/2021
  • Architected and led the end-to-end migration from a physical data center to the cloud, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Supported and optimized Oracle and SQL Server environments, reducing application response time by 40%.
  • Windows and Linux administration, provisioning, hardening, and troubleshooting.
  • Management of enterprise networking, firewalls, and Cisco equipment.
  • Implementation of DevOps practices, pipeline automation, integrations, and support for development teams.

Career History — Infrastructure, Networking & Security

TIVIT DATACENTERSenior Network/Security Consultant | 2011 – 2012
USS SOLUÇÕES / GAMA SAÚDENetwork Analyst / Senior Security | 2005 – 2011
EUROPE MOVIESSenior Network/Security Analyst | 2004 – 2005
DM INDÚSTRIA FARMACÊUTICA — MONANGESenior Network/Security Administrator | 2000 – 2004
INFOGT INFORMÁTICASenior Support Analyst | 1999 – 2000
TMI TECMONTAL — BANCO BCNSenior Support Analyst | 1994 – 1999
JHS CONSTRUTORA E PLANEJAMENTOSenior Microcomputer Operator | 1991 – 1994

Technical Expertise

Databases & Data

Oracle migrations to AWS, Azure, and OCI; Exadata ExaCC, ExaCS, and on-premises; RAC, ASM, Data Guard, GoldenGate, RMAN, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning, RAT, multidatabase environments, SAP HANA, HA, and resilient architecture.

Automation & Development

Python, Shell Script, JavaScript, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, automated diagnostics, AI applied to data, anomaly detection, predictive monitoring, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Architecture & Consulting

Hybrid and multicloud architectures, cost and performance optimization, security, networking, firewalls, Enterprise Linux, infrastructure as code, and operational automation.

Education & Certifications

52 Oracle certifications throughout my career. Below are some of the most professionally relevant certifications.

52Oracle certifications earned throughout my career

Featured certifications

Oracle Database, OCI, Exadata, GoldenGate, RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Multicloud, Database@AWS, AI Vector, Linux, MySQL and other specializations. The list below highlights the most relevant credentials.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
Anhanguera University | 2024 – In progress | expected graduation: June/2027

English
UpTIME School — Alphaville | Intermediate proficiency for reading, technical meetings, and documentation.

Networking & Security

CCNA / CCNP — Cisco

CCSA / CCSE — Check Point

ORACLECertified Professional

52 Oracle Certifications

Selected highlights from my certification journey

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Database OCP

19c and 23c/23ai

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle GoldenGate

12c and 19c

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Exadata X9M

Exadata platform specialization

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle RAC, ASM and Grid

Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Professional and OCI Specialist

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Database Migration

Cloud Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Database@AWS

Architect Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Autonomous Database

Cloud Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Multicloud

Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle AI Vector

Professional

ORACLECertified Professional

Oracle Linux

Specialist

ORACLECertified Professional

MySQL

Administrator Professional

Technical Projects & Portfolio

Hands-on projects demonstrating expertise in databases, Cloud, high availability, automation, and platforms.

DATABASE TOOLKIT

DBATOOLKIT

Enterprise toolkit for Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, featuring commands, troubleshooting, performance, backup, recovery, and automation.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
ORACLE CLOUD

Oracle Cloud Migrations Training Center

Interactive platform covering planning, prerequisites, and Oracle Cloud migration adoption.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
ORACLE DATABASE

Oracle 19c on Oracle Linux 8

Interactive installation and administration guide featuring commands, automation, and best practices.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
REFERENCE

Oracle Database Cheat Sheet

Reference for SQL, RMAN, RAC, ASM, Data Guard, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
HIGH AVAILABILITY

Oracle Data Guard Command Center

Architecture, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
EXADATA

Exadata Bundle Patch Lifecycle

Planning, validation, execution, rollback, and best practices for the Exadata patching lifecycle.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
EXADATA / AZURE

Exadata for Azure — Enterprise Academy

Technical academy covering Oracle AI Database@Azure and Exadata, including architecture, end-to-end deployment, RAC, ASM, backup, Data Guard, performance, troubleshooting, and automation.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
OCI / KUBERNETES

OKE & File Storage DR Lab

Hands-on lab covering Oracle Kubernetes Engine, File Storage, and Disaster Recovery.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
MYSQL

MySQL Administration Cheat Sheet

Interactive reference for administration and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
OPENSHIFT

OpenShift Enterprise Academy

Enterprise Kubernetes learning platform covering architecture, deployments, and administration.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
DATA SECURITY

Imperva Data Security Academy

Interactive academy covering data discovery, classification, masking, security policies, and enterprise data protection.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
ORACLE DATA GUARD

Oracle Data Guard Enterprise Academy

Enterprise training for architecture, implementation, administration, switchover, failover, and Disaster Recovery.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →
ORACLE GOLDENGATE

Oracle GoldenGate Enterprise Academy

Technical academy covering architecture, installation, configuration, replication, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting with Oracle GoldenGate.

Technical projectPublished
GitHub PagesOnline access
Open project →

Visual Resume

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Visual resume of Renato Barros

Let’s connect.

Available for opportunities in Oracle Database, DBRE, Cloud, Exadata, Platform Engineering, SRE, automation, and mission-critical environments.