Resume

Eric Beyer Link to heading

Minneapolis, MN | [email protected] | LinkedIn

Professional Summary Link to heading

Accomplished Lead Principal Application Software Engineer and Technical Architect specializing in cloud-native migrations, Kubernetes orchestration, and enterprise database infrastructure. Deeply certified in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) AI frameworks, including Generative AI and AI Vector Search for enterprise architectures. Proven track record of reducing customer downtime, automating manual deployments, and bridging the gap between legacy systems and next-generation containerized environments.

Technical Skills Link to heading

  • AI, Vector Search & GenAI: OCI Generative AI, AI Vector Search, LLM Integration, AI Foundations
  • Cloud, Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes (CKA / CKAD), Docker, Cloud Native Architecture, OCI, AWS
  • Data Replication & Migration: Oracle GoldenGate, OCI GoldenGate Services, Oracle Data Pump, Cross-Platform Migrations
  • Database Engineering & Administration: Oracle RDBMS (10g – 19c), Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle RAC / Data Guard, Enterprise Manager, MySQL, MS SQL Server
  • Operating Systems & Networking: Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Debian), Unix (Solaris, AIX), TCP/IP, DNS, VPN/NAT Architecture
  • Automation, Code & DevOps: Unix Shell Scripting (Bash, Ksh), Perl, Chef (IaC), Flyway, SQL, PL/SQL

Professional Experience Link to heading

Oracle America Inc. | Principal Engineering & Development Link to heading

06/2019 – Present

Data Platform Development | Lead Principal Application Software Engineer Link to heading

(Incoming June 2026)

  • Domain Expertise & Transition: Leading technical enablement and architectural overviews of the Retail Data Store (RDS) cloud ecosystem to cross-functional engineering teams.

Retail Data Store Cloud Service | Senior Principal Software Engineer Link to heading

  • Replication Architecture & Automation: Designed, developed, and implemented automation workflows for enterprise-scale Oracle GoldenGate replication configurations.
  • Data Instantiation: Engineered high-performance replication data instantiation pipelines leveraging automated Oracle Data Pump processes.
  • OCI Cloud Migration: Led the proof-of-concept and subsequent migration of GoldenGate replication from standalone virtual machines (VMs) to managed OCI GoldenGate Services.
  • Product Engineering: Maintained the core Oracle Retail Data Store framework, translated customer feature requests into the standard base product image, and provided advanced database performance tuning.
  • Cloud Data Operations: Provided critical engineering support for modern Autonomous Database environments.
  • Internal Initiatives & Cost Savings: Spearheaded internal infrastructure maintenance and optimization efforts that successfully drove cloud cost savings and operational efficiencies.

RGBU Cloud Native Team | Senior Principal Software Engineer Link to heading

  • Cloud Native Migration: Participated in Merchandising Development’s migration to Oracle Retail’s Nextgen Cloud.
  • Kubernetes Orchestration: Designed, created, and executed automation scripts for deploying large-scale Oracle Retail applications directly into Kubernetes clusters.

Non-Functional Requirements Team | Senior Principal Software Engineer Link to heading

  • Database Modernization: Evaluated, tested, and thoroughly documented the migration pathways from legacy Oracle 12c instances to Oracle 19c.
  • Downtime Optimization: Analyzed current production installation processes and implemented automation to eliminate manual steps, reducing customer patching and installation downtime by 30%.
  • Containerization PoC: Executed successful proofs-of-concept centered on the containerization of data conversion applications.

ICF Next | Senior Oracle Database Administrator Link to heading

1to1 Team — 08/2018 – 06/2019

  • Infrastructure as Code: Authored custom Chef cookbooks to fully automate the conversion of CentOS 7 nodes to Oracle Linux 7, alongside automated binary installation and PSU/RU patching.
  • Database Migration: Led Oracle database migrations as part of a high-profile hosting migration project, implementing log-shipping validation mechanisms for continuous sync prior to cutover.
  • Container DevOps: Architected and deployed isolated Oracle-on-Docker testing images to accelerate local developer and QA release pipelines.

Logic Information Systems Inc. | Technical Architect Link to heading

Infrastructure Team — 10/2013 – 08/2018

  • Served as Lead Infrastructure resource and Technical Architect for multi-client Oracle Retail implementations spanning versions 13.x to 17.x.
  • Architected AWS network solutions (NAT/VPN infrastructure) and engineered standardized base Oracle Enterprise Linux images to significantly decrease time-to-deployment.
  • Migrated large-scale client database environments cross-platform from physical infrastructure (HP-UX/AIX) to Oracle Exadata Database Machines.
  • Awards received: MVP Colleague Appreciation (2014), Management Recognition Award (2014), Consulting Excellence (2017).

Previous Experience (Summary) Link to heading

  • Oracle America Inc. | Principal Performance Engineer (Retail Performance Team) — 01/2011 – 10/2013
    • Led performance optimization, bottleneck analysis, and high-latency WAN simulation for enterprise retail datasets on OEL and AIX.
  • Quantum Retail Technology Inc. | Senior Oracle Database Administrator — 05/2010 – 01/2011
  • Boston Scientific CRM | Senior Software Engineer / Senior Oracle DBA — 06/2007 – 05/2010
  • Logic Information Systems | Senior Consultant — 03/2007 – 06/2007
  • OLR (Online Resources America) | Oracle DBA / Senior Technical Services Consultant — 10/2004 – 03/2007
  • Accenture Technology Solutions | Systems Analyst (Retek Client Team) — 03/2003 – 10/2004
  • TRW Systems | Senior Software Engineer (State of Montana Projects) — 06/1998 – 12/2001

Certifications Link to heading

  • Oracle AI Vector Search Certified Professional — Oracle (Valid through Dec 2027)
  • OCI 2025 Certified Generative AI Professional — Oracle (Valid through Nov 2027)
  • OCI 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate — Oracle (Valid through Nov 2027)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — Linux Foundation
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) — Linux Foundation
  • Oracle Database Certified Professional (OCP) — Oracle (Multiple versions up to 12c)
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) — Linux Foundation
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Certified Associate — Oracle
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer / Database Administrator (MCSE/MCDBA)

Education Link to heading

  • B.A. in Computer Information Systems
    • Montana State University – Northern (Graduated with Departmental Distinction)