SQL Database Administrator | 19+ Years Experience | Azure Certified, SQL Server

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Database Administrator with 19 years of MS SQL expertise, specializing in performance tuning, high availability, and robust disaster recovery. Proven record of managing large-scale VLDBs (10TB+), optimizing queries, and implementing secure, automated solutions with T-SQL and PowerShell. Experienced in data archiving, replication, and cost-effective Azure cloud migrations while consistently ensuring 99.99% uptime.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Cloud Technologies: Azure SQL
• DevOps & CI/CD Integration: Streamlining deployment processes, reducing errors
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Managing DBA & Dev Teams, Training
• ETL & Data Warehousing: SSIS, Tableau, Power BI, Large-Scale Data Processing
• Automation & Monitoring: PowerShell, XEvents, SQL Sentry, SolarWinds, T-SQL Scripting
• Database Administration & Certification: MS SQL Database Administration, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), MS Certified Azure
• Database Performance Tuning & Optimization: VLDBs, Indexing, Query Optimization, Performance Tuning
• Advanced Query Performance Tuning: Execution Plans, Index Optimization, Partitioning, Parameter Sniffing Reduction
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: AlwaysOn, Replication, Backup & Recovery, High Availability Configurations, Disaster Recovery Planning, Data Archiving
• Database Security & Compliance: Encryption, PHI Data Protection, Auditing, Database Security Best Practices, User Access Control

LogixHealth Solutions Private Limited Jan 2015 - Feb 2025

DB Architect Bangalore, India

• Optimized query performance, reducing execution times by 40% and improving system response times to under 1 second for 2000+ concurrent users.
• Designed data archiving and partitioning strategies, improving storage efficiency and retrieval speeds.
• Analyzed execution plans and optimized indexes, reducing query costs and enhancing response times.
• Partitioned large tables, significantly enhancing read/write operations and reducing maintenance overhead.
• Developed automation scripts for monitoring server health, deadlocks, and database growth using PowerShell.
• Led a team of 8 DBAs and SQL developers, managing 39 production servers and 100+ non-prod servers.
• Implemented Buffer Pool Extension (BPE), increasing DML performance by 30%.
• Implemented DevOps pipelines, reducing database deployment time by 50% and enhancing release quality.
• Resolved parameter sniffing issues, increasing query performance consistency across production environments.

BLUE STAR INFOTECH Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

SQL Developer Bangalore, India

• Focused on query performance tuning, reducing report generation times by 60%.
• Performed detailed indexing analysis, identifying and removing redundant indexes to optimize storage.
• Refactored complex queries, reducing CPU load and improving execution speeds by 35%.
• Integrated disaster recovery planning, aligning with IT infrastructure standards.
• Assisted in SQL Server upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime during transitions.
• Adopted Agile methodologies, improving database project management and team productivity by 30%.

SeventyMM PVT Jul 2008 - Aug 2012

Senior Database administrator Bangalore, India

• Created and automated maintenance scripts with SSIS that decreased manual intervention by 50%
• Developed and executed comprehensive indexing strategies that increased query performance by 35%, resulting in faster data retrieval and enhanced overall system efficiency.
• Provided around-the-clock production support to maintain database performance and availability, achieving 99.98% uptime by proactively addressing issues and implementing efficient solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Microsoft® Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900): Scored 80%
• Masters – MBA & MCom.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Scalability & Performance: Optimized Very Large databases (VLDBs) exceeding 10TB, achieving <1 second response times for 2000+ concurrent users
• High-Availability Solutions: Successfully implemented AlwaysOn and Transactional Replication, ensuring 99.99% uptime for mission-critical systems
• Automation Excellence: Automated daily performance and security Reports using PowerShell and XEvents, reducing manual effort by 50%.
• Team Leadership: Mentored and trained 8+ team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Agile Methodologies: Championed agile methodologies for database projects, improving delivery timelines by 30%.