SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) & Performance Tuning Expert

11 years of experience in Database Administration and Application Support for very large and complex databases in SQL Server 2017 \ 2016 \ 2014 \ 2012 \ 2008 R2 \ 2008 \ 2005 and 2000.

Expert level SQL Server Performance Tuning capabilities.

Expertise in Database Administration on Production Servers with server configuration and maintenance with outstanding troubleshooting capabilities.

Administering SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery strategies.

Proficiency and expertise in SQL Server Replication, Failover Clustering, Backup/Recovery, Disaster recovery, and planning.

Having hands-on experience in DR processes including Log Shipping and Database Mirroring.

Worked on SQL Server migrations from SQL Server 2008 / 2005 / 2012 to Higher versions and vice versa.

Experience in Installing, Configuring Creation of reports and Troubleshooting SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).

Experience in creating complex DTS packages in SSIS for Data migration, ETL data from Excel, Flat Files, etc.

Worked on the Migration of Oracle 10g to SQL Server 2008 R2.

Having Experience on Datacenter servers and handling up to 2TB databases.

Experience in Import, Export, Backup, Database Monitoring tools, and Application support.

Creation of Linked Servers between SQL Servers as well as between SQL Server and other RDBMS like Oracle 9i\10G
Experience in supporting Very Large databases (VLDB) and troubleshooting the problems.

Strong experience in mentoring team members and writing documentation.

Strong technical background along with the ability to perform business analysis and write effective documentation and specifications.

24 X 7 Production Database on Call Support

Strong understanding of ITIL v3 processes (Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, Configuration Management, etc.)

I have impeccable communication and interpersonal skills and an exceptional team player. Actively coordinated with the end-user community