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SQL Server Database AdministratorBellevue, WA, Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYHighly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator with over 6 years of experience in managing andoptimizing databases across on-premises and cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. Expertisespans database management, performance optimization, high availability solutions, and disasterrecovery strategies. Pro cient in implementing robust security measures, automating maintenance tasks,and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in leading teams, troubleshooting complexissues, and collaborating with cross-functional groups to design scalable infrastructure solutions. Strongtrack record of achieving signi cant improvements in system efficiency, query performance, and costsavings, while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.SKILLS AND TOOLSDatabase Administration SQL Server Azure SQL AWS Cloud 24x7 Environment Support OLTP andOLAP Database Systems Installation and Con guration Backup and Recovery Patches and UpdatesSecurity and Access Control Policy-based Management (PBM) Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)Always Encrypted Encryption Row Level Security Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) Database Audits HighAvailability and Disaster Recovery Data Migration Data Infrastructure Performance MonitoringPerformance Optimization Techniques Automation and Scripting PowerShell and Bash TechnicalSupport ETL Processes VLDB Active Directory SQL T-SQL SSMS SSAS SSIS SSRS BusinessIntelligence (BI) Hyper-V and VMware Virtual Machines Con guration (VMs) iSCSI and SAN StorageCon guration Log Shipping User Management Transactional Replication WSFC Failover ClusterInstances (FCIs) Always On Availability Groups Windows OS and Windows Server OS PerformanceDashboard Extended Events SQL Server Pro ler Performance Monitor Foglight CloudWatch VEEAMDocumentation Solar Winds DPA JIRA Service Now Analytical Thinking Effective CommunicationAdaptability Problem-solving Skills Meticulous Working Independently TeamworkWORK EXPERIENCESQL Server Database AdministratorWalgreens, Chicago, IL March 2023 PresentManage and optimize a complex SQL Server environment supporting 8,000+ retail locations and250,000+ employees across the United States.Implemented automated backup and recovery processes, reducing database restore time by 40% andimproving system availability to 99.99%.Led a database consolidation project, reducing SQL Server instances by 30%, resulting in annual costsavings of $500,000 in licensing and hardware.Designed and implemented a comprehensive performance tuning strategy, improving overall queryresponse time by 35% and reducing CPU utilization by 25%.Spearheaded the migration of 50+ critical databases to SQL Server 2022, completing the project 2 weeksahead of schedule with zero downtime.Developed and maintained robust security protocols, ensuring HIPAA compliance and reducing securitybreaches by 95%.Page 1 of 3Led the migration of a 4TB data warehouse to a new server, resulting in 300% faster query performance.Implemented a disaster recovery strategy ensuring 99.99% uptime, saving the company over $600,000in potential losses.Designed and executed SQL Server ETL packages, ensuring efficient data processing and integration.Optimized database performance through query execution plans and index tuning, resulting in fasterdata retrieval and more efficient data processing.Led upgrade and migration projects, reducing server downtime by 80% and saving over $100,000 inpotential revenue loss.SQL Server Database AdministratorKiawitech IT Consulting Services LLC, Houston, Texas November 2021-March 2023Managed a diverse SQL Server environment of 100+ databases across development, testing, andproduction environments.Implemented AlwaysOn Availability Groups for mission-critical databases, achieving 99.995% uptimeand reducing failover time from 15 minutes to under 1 minute.Optimized database performance through index tuning and query optimization, resulting in a 45%reduction in average query execution time.Designed and implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, reducing Recovery Time Objective(RTO) from 4 hours to 30 minutes and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) from 1 hour to 5 minutes.Automated routine DBA tasks using PowerShell and SQL Server Agent jobs, saving an average of 10hours per week in manual effort.Led the upgrade of database management system from SQL Server 2008 to 2016, improving performanceby 75% and reducing downtime by 60%.Headed a team of 3 to migrate 100+ databases to a new server, reducing downtime by 75% and improvingperformance by 50%.Implemented robust security protocols and data encryption system, reducing data breaches by 75%while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.Executed data cleansing processes and batch operations to maintain data accuracy and integrity.Automated regular maintenance tasks, reducing database failure by 98% for 700 users and saving 100work hours per week.SQL Server Database AdministratorCAMTEL (Cameroon Telecommunications), Yaound Cameroon September 2018 October 2021Manage and optimize SQL databases supporting CAMTEL's telecommunications infrastructure, servingover 5 million customers across Cameroon.Implemented automated backup and recovery processes, improving system reliability and reducingdata loss incidents by 95%.Page 2 of 3Designed and executed a database performance tuning strategy, resulting in a 40% improvement inquery response times and a 30% reduction in server resource utilization.Led the migration of legacy databases to SQL Server 2019, completing the project 3 weeks ahead ofschedule with zero service interruptions.Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for database structures and procedures,improving knowledge transfer and reducing onboarding time for new team members by 50%.Collaborated with the network operations team to optimize database performance for criticaltelecommunications services, contributing to a 25% improvement in overall network reliability.Service Desk TechnicianCAMTEL (Cameroon Telecommunications), Yaound Cameroon June 2016 September 2018Provided rst-level technical support for internal staff and external customers, resolving an average of50 tickets per day with a 95% satisfaction rate.Troubleshot and resolved hardware, software, and network issues for over 1,000 employees acrossmultiple office locations.Implemented a new ticketing system, improving response times by 30% and enhancing overall servicedesk efficiency.Conducted training sessions for end-users on common IT issues and best practices, reducing repeattickets by 25%.Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and customer service, earning "Employee of theMonth" twice in 2020.Actively pursued professional development in database administration, completing SQL Servercerti cation courses while maintaining full-time service desk responsibilities.EDUCATIONMaster's Degree (M.Sc.): Management Information Systems (MIS) and BiotechnologyUniversity of Buea Buea, Cameroon September 2016 - December 2018Bachelor s degree (B.Sc.): Computer ScienceCatholic University of Cameron Bamenda, Cameroon September 2013 - December 2016CERTIFICATIONSMicrosoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Pursuing Exam 70-764 (Administering a SQL Database infrastructure)Pursuing Exam 70-765 (Provisioning SQL Databases)SQL Server 2016/2017/2019 Administration and T-SQL ProgrammingRECENT PROJECTSDatabase migration to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage.SQL 2016 Upgrades and SQL 2017 Upgrades to 2019.Application Migration and SQL Server Consolidation.Applying windows and SQL Server 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