Be an Oracle DBA

This note is for FRESH graduates who like to be an Oracle DBA or not sure what technology stream you should take up .

First thing first.

Who is an Oracle DBA.

Oracle is among the world's most popular ,complex and sophisticated databases .mastering this complex set of computer programs requires the understanding of Database internals, Knowledge of OS, Networks, and some programming skills .

For same reasons, Oracle DBAs are hot in the market and average salary of Oracle DBAs are way more than other technologies (Even in India and the US)

Good read:

Oracle DBA Responsibilities

Oracle DBA Wiki note

How to become an Oracle DBA

Also I let you explore Oracle DBA salaries compared to others in websites like glassdoor.com & payscale.com to get an idea what the salaries look like... 

There are no shortcuts to be a DBA but learn the technology the hard way !! .

Now ,whats my goal ?

Being an Oracle DBA with 12 Years of industry experience , I would love to share my knowledge and experience to groom aspiring freshers to become successful DBAs .

Planned curriculum :

1-2 month course on Oracle internals covering real work scenarios .

Weekday remote classes which you could attend from home 

Weekend full day practicals .

Work on real time scenarios and submit blogs and write articles .

Its a team effort and you help each other with R&D

Ultimate goal is to provide real work experience and groom you like a junior DBA with 1-2 year experience .

Get you certified as "Oracle Certified Associate"

I have tie up with a software company in BTM layout , Bangalore where I can setup an Oracle lab for practicals .

Selection Process:

I am looking for 5 candidates to start with .

You are fresh graduate , good at OS concepts, Networks,Database concepts and Basic programming knowledge .

If I get more than 5 nominations , selection will be based on a telephonic interview .(I would love to see this program a success)

Do I provide fake experience certificate ?

NO . That is not my goal.

Do I provide placement assistance ?

NO . You dont need me if you are good at what you do.

Is there a course fee ?

Yes . 10,000 a month but subject to change((still at the planning phase)) .

If you read all the above write-ups and still want to join , write to me   rk.vallayil at gmail.com

Or I am @ LinkedIn

Thank you

Rajeev

My story as a BE fresher

My write-ups are mainly focused on fresh engineers who are out there in the market who are DESPERATELY looking for a job.

My story and the take-away message for you

I was graduated in 2003 with a bachelors in computer science .It was always a question ,what to do after the graduation. There were no seniors or gurus who could mentor us . Like many others we ended up in this new (for us) IT city of India, Bangalore.We had no clue what we going to do in Bangalore .
Message1 :Go for it ! Dont be confined to your comfort zone .Get out and explore !

Job hunt begins - 1st Jan 2004 .
With the whole burden of education loan and cost of living there was always a desperation to find a job from the day one itself. Walked around every nook and corner of the city and submitted our resumes , attended many walk-ins without any luck.  Goal was to sneak in to any company that has a computer job .
Message2 :Big or small .. Take up what ever gives you an opportunity to learn.

1 month later - First break through .
Found this tiny column in AdMag classifieds where they needed a junior PHP programmer .Size of the company was as small as the ad . It was a web development company with a team size of 6 including the two directors . Though I was not good at programming , all the R&Ds done during the engg days came in to play. Interviewer was impressed with the conceptual knowledge I had.Started my job with a salary of 2500Rs/month !!  ( yes, two thousand and five hundred )

Message3 :  Learn the concepts.Read. Do practice on your computer. Discuss scenarios with your friends. Nobody ask you syntax , all they care is your understanding of a subject .

3 months later - Wipro hired me.
Got through a freshers walkin drive and all my 3 months experience played a major role to crack the final interview. Fresher with "little experience" always helps !.

Message4 : Being experienced (even its little) has its own advantage .So make learning a habit and be open to any technology (Advice for the desperate job seekers)

I never had to look back since then .Unlike many other jobs , IT job demands an up to date knowledge of the technology. Even now I read manuals and books to keep up with the customer needs.

Right now I have 12 years of work experience and work with Apple Inc as Oracle DBA (database administrator)