John Privett

Lead Engineer (Oracle) at LDMS
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Cardiff Area, GB
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Professional Scrum Master 1
    Scrum.org
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to e-Business Suite applications
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Applications Framework
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Forms
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Reports 6i
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Workflow
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • SQL and PL/SQL Programming
    Oracle University
    Sep, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • LDMS
    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Engineer (Oracle)
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Experienced Oracle Developer, mainly responsible for assisting with the development of 3-tier applications for projects being deployed across the UK and Europe. Writing Oracle SQL & PL/SQL queries and developing Oracle Forms and Reports. Understanding key business logic so that the application functionality and output can be validated. Experienced Oracle Developer, mainly responsible for assisting with the development of 3-tier applications for projects being deployed across the UK and Europe. Writing Oracle SQL & PL/SQL queries and developing Oracle Forms and Reports. Understanding key business logic so that the application functionality and output can be validated.

  • Great American Specialty & Affinity
    • Business Analyst / Programmer
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2016

      Integral member of the GASA IT department. Role principally concentrated around applications development and 1st & 2nd line support across multiple bespoke applications, primarily Oracle. Stakeholder management and thorough analysis of business requirements always a top priority, in order to clarify issues and identify relevant and timely solutions to support business growth. Effective working partnerships developed throughout the company, particularly the Finance, Customer Service, Client Relations and Sales departments.All system changes evaluated and estimated methodically, documented fully and tested rigorously in partnership with relevant business areas, to ensure seamless integration. Presentations and training workshops carried out to educate users regarding new system functionality.Additional responsibilities including ad-hoc SQL reporting for both internal departments and external clients, as well as attendance at client meetings and conference calls, to identify new business requirements and ensure smooth progress of current projects.Numerous individual and team projects undertaken successfully, including the design and development of a new business contacts database for the Sales and Marketing departments, and the creation of a new premium reporting interface for the Finance team. Timely performance of relevant database design, management and maintenance tasks – most notably the version 11g upgrades for Oracle Applications and Database servers, and the rollout of regular Java updates for all users.

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Support Analyst
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

      HM Prison Service Oracle account:-Central member of the support team for the HMPS Oracle 11g Applications system. Customisations and amendments developed pertaining to multiple Oracle modules using a multitude of PL/SQL-based tools. Predominantly based at a customer site; frequent collaborations with HMPS users necessary in order to capture change requirements effectively and provide accurate, efficient solutions. Role of lead developer undertaken for a new procurement interface; requiring extensive PL/SQL, UNIX and additional Oracle Database utility knowledge.Strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement – gained sufficient knowledge and experience to successfully progress from the EDS Graduate Program in June 2008; received the highest possible performance rating (Significantly Exceeds Expectations) for 2010.

    • Technical Consultant
      • Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

      Service Personnel & Veterans Agency Oracle account:-Core Extensions team member supporting Oracle E-Business Suite application development. Constructed new code to be used within Oracle Reports and PL/SQL concurrent programs; as well as carrying out code alterations to amend faults or extend current functionality. Mentored new members of the team regarding the development cycle being followed, and took part in peer reviews of work being carried out by other members of the team.

    • Systems Analyst
      • May 2006 - Oct 2006

      Lloyds TSB account:-Graduate member of the System Testing team. Performed testing of scheduled new software releases, for various components of the Lloyds TSB CLP (Central Lending Platform) system. Assessed new functionality, as well as regression testing to ensure historic compatibility. Documented the test plans and results of all testing performed; summarised and reported results to senior team members.

Education

  • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
    Bachelor's Degree, BSc Mathematics
    2002 - 2005
  • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
    Bachelor’s Degree, BScEcon Banking & Finance
    2001 - 2002
  • Monmouth School
    A-Levels, Mathematics (A), German (A), French (B)
    1999 - 2001
  • The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
    12 GCSEs, A - C
    1994 - 1999

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