Ralph Maya

Matthews, NC

currently: Open for projects


Work history

Independent March 2008 to the present
Senior IT Consultant

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How would you describe your time at Independent?

Working as an independent consultant utilizing previous business management and technical expertise, assisted small businesses with technical project management consulting services, executive business consulting, and web-site design and development. Assisted several companies with marketing and business development efforts by assisting in customer and requirement evaluations and proposal development and writing support. Additionally, using previous project management experience and through additional project management, obtained a PMI PMP certification. During this time also performed software installations of several Linux operating systems, including Redhat and Fedora, and database software, including Oracle 10g and Oracle11g. Additionally installed and evaluated Oracle???s new E-business suite version 12i to review and test new features. Accomplishments in this position included:
???Consulted on the development of several corporate web-sites;
???Successful completion of several project management courses to update skill set and obtain a PMP certification;
???Assisting in the successful completion of several proposal efforts;
???Assisting in requirements gathering and analysis for the purpose of proposal preparation;
???Successfully installed and performed evaluations of the most recent releases of Oracle, Oracle E-business Suite, Microsoft Windows Vista, REDHAT 5, and Fedora 7/8.
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CP RACING May 2003 to February 2007
Technical Project Manager / Executive Consultant

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How would you describe your time at CP RACING?

After working in the technical consulting field and gaining valuable experience and expertise in business, marketing, and management, invested funds to assist with the startup of a Charlotte based warehouse and on-line retailer for the performance automotive industry. While with CP Racing performed executive and project management functions for business startup, established corporate partnerships, marketing, and business development. Also served as Project Manager for the creation and implementation of enterprise information systems, and developing an E-commerce presence. This included the implementation of inventory control systems, enterprise application support software, e-commerce web development, point of sale software, and customer support applications. All software was integrated with interfaces to an Oracle 10g environment running under Redhat Linux Enterprise architectures. In February of 2007 the combined management agreed to sell the enterprise along with all inventory and assets. Accomplishments in this position include:
???Assisted in the establishment of the CP Racing Corporate entity;
???Successfully Implemented internal accounting and payroll systems;
???Successfully managed the implementation of Oracle 10g and Redhat Unix Enterprise Architectures;
???Successfully implemented inventory tracking, sales, and customer support applications supporting over 20,000 products and over 1000 customers and vendors;
???Performed analysis and managed the implementation of a large data conversion effort;
???Managed the design and development of a Oracle based data warehouse for product management support;
???Designed and assisted in the development of a corporate Web-site for e-commerce and customer support.
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Innerbase Technologies August 1993 to February 2003
Project Manager / Sr. Technical Consultant / Executive Management

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How would you describe your time at Innerbase Technologies?

As the lead technical consultant and Senior Project Manager on-site at a Federal Government Agency managed a team of over 40 Database Administrators, Systems Administrators, and Application Developers supporting critical Oracle based financial and benefit management application systems for over 2,500 users. Provided project management support of PBGC???s data warehousing effort that included design, data conversion, data loading, and developing various ad-hoc and departmental methods for accessing the required information.

Provided direction and recommendations for software and hardware configurations and advised senior Government officials on the feasibility of incorporating various technical solutions. Supported large complex system data conversion efforts utilizing Oracle???s PL/SQL, UNIX Scripting, and advanced programming techniques. Created, maintained, and enforced Data Administration policies and procedures, and Integrated Change Control and System Administration procedures and standards. As Program Manager and Senior Project Specialist successfully lead multiple teams performing computer information management support and application development tasks across several diverse contracts for the Federal Government. Contracting Government Agencies included: PBGC, USPS, DOT, HHS, DOC, National Y2K Coordination Center, and others.

As Chief Executive Officer for Innerbase performed executive level functions including top level customer support, business development, and financial management. Also lead in established and implemented internal business processes, procedures. In 2002, Innerbase was acquired by Resource Consulting, Inc., a larger consulting company located in McLean, VA.
Accomplishments in this position include:
???Successfully managed groups of 20 ??? 40 application developers for several small and large projects;
???Installed and maintained Oracle and UNIX environments adhering to Customer Service Level Agreements;
???Implemented new database technology at a large Federal Government data center;
???Successfully performed analysis of and managed the implementation of large data conversion effort;
???Successfully performed IVV for the Federal Government???s Y2K communication center;
???Implemented new systems for the Inspector General???s Office for the Department of Health and Human Services;
???Successfully Bid on contracts at Several Government agencies: (PBGC, HHS, USPS, DOT, DOC);
???Successfully managed both large and small proposal efforts;
???Successfully performed as Lead Database Administrator and Project Lead for converting a Government agency from a mainframe environment to a UNIX solution running on SUN Servers;
???Successfully performed as Project and Site Manager for 35+ person UNIX and Oracle support Contract;
???Successfully performed Project manager role for an Oracle E-business implementation at a Federal Agency;
???Successfully managed the design and development of a Oracle based data warehouse;
???Managed the implementation and testing of a Disaster Recovery Plan for a Federal Government Agency;
???Successfully built an Oracle based consulting company and served as CEO for 9 years;
???Successfully performed contract negotiations for a computer consulting company;
???Lead business development and marketing efforts;
???Successful performed interviews and made hiring decisions resulting highly and cohesive computer consulting firm;
???Managed corporate finances, budgets, P&L;
???Successfully performed as Program Manager for several consulting contracts with the Federal Government.
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CBIS Federal September 1989 to July 1993
Senior Project Manager / Senior Database Administrator

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How would you describe your time at CBIS Federal?

As Senior Project Manager and Database Administrator for the database administration and system support group at the Department of Transportation, recommended, designed, developed and implemented database system solutions for the application development team. Assisted in application design and conversion on IBM Mainframe, SUN, and PC platforms. Managed the maintenance of database management system software, software installations, performance, problem resolution and training. Provided technical analysis and opinions in areas concerning the corporation???s long-range planning.
Accomplishments in this position include:
???Successfully managed groups of application developers and database administrators for small and large projects;
???Introduced and Installed Oracle at the Department of Transportation;
???Implemented new database technology at a large Federal Government data center;
???Successfully managed the conversion of data from a mainframe environment to new systems architecture utilizing UNIX and Oracle;
???Successfully communicated complicated technical information to Senior Management and Government Officials;
???Project manager for several small application development and data efforts;
???Successfully managed the implementation of a Database Disaster Recovery Plan;
???Performed interviews and made hiring decisions for a team of DBAs and Technical.
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Oracle Corportation January 1988 to November 1989
Senior Technical Support Representative

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How would you describe your time at Oracle Corportation?

As a Senior Consultant to new and potential Oracle customers, assisted in application and system planning, equipment sizing, software selection, and implementing development strategies. Prepared and delivered product demonstrations, proposals, and technical presentations to senior management of both large and small companies.
Accomplishments in this position include:
???Installed Oracle at several large and small commercial companies;
???Performed database benchmark testing to support marketing efforts;
???Trained customers in Oracle Database technology and Oracle application development;
???Successfully worked with marketing groups to sell software and services for a large software company;
???Successfully performed analysis and implementation of large data conversion efforts;
???Successfully assisted in both large and small proposal efforts.
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Education

Strayer University August 1996 to January 2002
Computer Information Systems

How would you describe your time at Strayer University?

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - 4.0 GPA

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