Andreas Hess

Andreas Hess is an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a career spanning over two decades, specializing in database management and administration across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator and Database Administrator Team Lead at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited since July 2007, Andreas manages a team of Oracle and SQL DBAs. Previous roles include a contract position as an Oracle 9i DBA at BUPA (UK), where responsibilities focused on the ‘SWIFT’ application, as well as positions at T-Mobile UK, Precision Data Ventures, Quidnunc, Brandfever.com, British Home Stores, Truworths International, Provincial Administration Western Cape, and Engen Petroleum LTD, where Andreas executed duties ranging from database creation and maintenance to performance tuning. Educational background includes attendance at Deutsche Schule Kapstadt from 1973 to 1984.