Re: DBA Howto ?

Hi Mark,

I don't know what employment is like where you are, but here (in the Philadelphia area) there is a scarcity of good DBAs and DBA candidates. Go out and find a GOOD headhunter and talk to him/her about where you are and where you want to go. I think you will find that your three years experience in development and the knowledge of Oracle that is implied by your experience will lead to a Junior DBA slot.

regards

Jerry

MLG wrote in message <360DF29A.DC23772B_at_efn.org>...
>Hi all,
>
>For the past three years I have spent 25 to 40 hr. per week writing and
>running PL/SQL queries (via SQL*Plus) on an Oracle database for the
>purposes of analyzing medicaid/medicare claims for a behavioral health
>HMO. Although I am self taught I believe I have developed some
>proficiency in the language. I have also spent a considerable amount of
>time studying relational databases and gaining practical experience by
>setting up different systems on my home computer (Sybase, MS SQL Server,
>
>Access, Personal Oracle) and writing small front ends (VB 5,VC++ 5) for
>these systems.
>
>My question is how do I transition from this level to one where I could
>credibly function as a Jr. DBA. I have read a number of books on Oracle,
>
>PL/SQL, RDBMSs etc. and I am willing to pursue Oracle certification if
>this is a reasonable route. I would also consider pursuing another
>degree (already have a BS in Psych with a number of CS credits) but I am
>
>working more than full time as it is and I don't want to take the time
>to acquire yet another degree unless I have no other choice. I don't
>mind working hard, I just don't want to go down a blind alley. Any
>advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your
>time.
>
>Mark
>
Received on Mon Sep 28 1998 - 08:27:53 CDT