Alexander Njukang
Dallas
Summary
ALEX is a professional Microsoft Database Administrator with over 6yrs of experience in 24/7/365 production environments and possess extensive knowledge in SQL Server Installations and configurations. Well experience in data migration, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, SQL Transaction / Snapshot Replication, Windows clustering, database mirroring, Always On, standby databases setup, and database Encryption/security, Application and Data Warehousing support (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS) along with working in Hybrid cloud-based environments and tuning SQL Servers on cloud platforms. Excellent communicator with advanced presentation creation and delivery skills. I possess strong leadership, collaboration, proactive, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Multi-talented database administrator with several years of expertise in designing, testing and coding database solutions in various environments. Motivated self-starter consistently meets deadlines and succeeds in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
OMAHA, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed business reports for prompt communication, follow-up and ongoing support
- Ensure data security and integrity through proper access controls and backups
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability and performance metrics
- Maintained complex T-SQL queries, views and stored procedures in multi-database environment with little supervision.
- Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting
- Documented analysis results and provided performance improvement feedback
- Supported projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution
- Developed custom database objects, stored procedures and delivered application support
- Created and updated database designs and data models
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers
- Utilized RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune and optimize system performance
- Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability
- Followed standard practices for migrating changes to test and production environments
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications
- Adhered to set schedules to test databases for flaws and reduce downtime
- Designed and implemented TSQL queries for reporting and complex solution development
- Experience in implementing replication models (snapshot, transactional, merge, P2P)
- Performed upgradations in SQL server (In-place, side-by-side)
- Created nightly jobs for database backups
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Motorola Solutions
RICHARDSON, USA
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications
- Adhered to set schedules to test databases for flaws and reduce downtime
- Designed and implemented TSQL queries for reporting and complex solution development
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
- Performed network security design and integration duties
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues
- Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency
- Implement and maintain SQL maintenance planes and maintain SQL server security and permissions
- Design and implement tables, views, and stored procedures to support data cleansing and reporting requirements
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Designed, built, and scheduled SQL server jobs to automate data extraction tasks using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Python, and other technologies
- Design and support applications to interact with SQL Server databases to produce interactive data entry
- Maintains data dictionaries and documentation for department data sources and databases
- Partners with other teams and departments to ensure data is complete, accurate, and properly accessible through automated and manual audits and investigations
- Supports cross-function project teams with data extraction and access needs.
- configured and maintained server for optimal database performance
SQL Server Reporting Analyst/ SYSTEM ADMIN
PROGISTIC DISTRIBUTION
RICHARDSON, USA
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues
- Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
- Performed network security design and integration duties
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans
- Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
- Managed, maintained, upgraded, and installed software, hardware, and networks.
- Ensured security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
- Monitored system performance and troubleshooting issues.
- Created and managed system permissions and user accounts.
- Performed regular security tests and backups.
- Drafted documents and instructions for software use.
- Identified system requirements and installing upgrades.
- Tracked emerging technologies and implementing them in the organization
Education
Bachelor Of science - Computer Science
University of Buea
10.2014
Skills
- Microsoft SQL
- Quality Control
- REDGATE
- Compiling Data
- Database Analysis
- Database Administration
- Linux Operating System
- Agile Methodology
- Database Mirroring
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019
- Data Audits
- Business Intelligence
- Database Locking
- Database Optimization
- Critical Thinking
- System Testing
- Running backups
- Agile Project Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Data Conversion and Migration
- Work Orders
- Systems Analysis
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Disaster Recovery
- Performance Tuning
- Writing queries
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Database Management
- Transaction Management
- Database Design
- End-User Training
- Data Migration
Languages
English
Native language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company Culture401k matchWork from home optionCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work weekWork-life balancePaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Soccer
Reading
Swimming
Museum
Software
SSMS
REDGATE
POWERSHELL
Timeline
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
06.2022 - Current
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Motorola Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2022
SQL Server Reporting Analyst/ SYSTEM ADMIN
PROGISTIC DISTRIBUTION
09.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor Of science - Computer Science
University of Buea