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Charulata Mathur

Associate Consultant
Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Seasoned SQL Server Database Administrator (Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) with 14 years of experience with deep knowledge in managing, monitoring and optimizing databases. Strengths include maintaining high availability of data, implementing database security standards and performing backup/recovery procedures. Noteworthy contributions include significant improvement in system performance and optimization in past roles. Possess strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Working as Associate Consultant in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services Limited.
Minneapolis, MN
12.2009 - Current

Allianz Technology of America (Minneapolis, MN, USA), SQL Server Administrator, and Developer, Oct 2019 - Current

  • Serving as a Project Manager, Senior DBA, and developer, managing scope, schedule, budget, and performance.
  • Database developer and administrator (DBA) with extensive experience designing, coding, testing, and supporting next-generation database solutions in SQL Server environments.
  • Report query development, report authoring, and tuning.
  • Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) & Capacity Monitoring.
  • Extensive experience in writing T-SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, etc.
  • Strong query and performance analysis.
  • Expertise in IDERA.
  • SQL Server version upgrade from 2008 to 2019.
  • Working experience with SSIS and SSRS.
  • SQL Server Installation and Configuration.
  • Data Security, Backup & Recovery, Standby/Failover Administration, and Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Extensive experience in clustering, high availability (HA), and Always On environments.
  • Worked on maintenance plans, agent jobs, log shipping, replication, and mirroring.
  • Extensive experience in CA Workload Automation.
  • Troubleshot complex SQL queries to identify problems or potential improvements in performance.
  • Optimized storage and archiving practices to manage database size and performance.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Hands-on experience with PowerShell, SQL scripting, and SQL Server PowerShell modules.

Allianz Global Investors (Gurgaon, India), SQL Server Database Administrator and Developer, July 2014 - March 2019.

  • Served as a Team Lead and DBA, managing scope, schedule, customer, and performance.
  • Involved in the most critical application: the Middle Layer, which looks into the smooth flow of trades from Bloomberg to a third party.
  • Developed and performance-tuned SQL Server scripts and reports for the AGI application process, which involved managing real-time trades and assets of clients.
  • Data Security, Backup & Recovery, Standby/Failover Administration, and Disaster Recovery.
  • Worked on clustering, Always On environment, log shipping, replication, and mirroring.
  • Extensively worked on maintenance plans, agent jobs.
  • Extensively worked on maintenance plans and agent jobs.
  • Using the Bloomberg Professional tool for analyzing various trades and messaging.
  • Migration of Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server, and validation of involved DB components.

Royal Bank of Scotland (Gurgaon, India), SQL Server Developer, Aug 2012 - Jun 2014.

  • Worked in AML (Anti Money Laundering) and FQA (Filter Quality Assurance) on client screening and assurance of the client screening process.
  • Developed Linux/SQL scripts to develop and enhance these processes.
  • Closely worked at the customer location in the development of project requirements, specifications, and design documents.
  • Provided guidance on test scenarios, reviewed test cases, and ensured coverage of testable requirements.
  • Assisted the Project Manager, provided project coordination, tracking, and reporting.
  • Implemented complex queries to retrieve data from the SQL Server database by joining multiple tables with different conditions.

Micron (Numonyx) Technology (Noida, India), SQL Server, and Unix Developer, Jun 2010 - Aug 2012.

  • Designed, developed, and maintained Unix/SQL scripts for various applications.
  • Preparation of extensive test cases and test scenarios covering every aspect.

Initial Learning Program (Noida/Bhubaneswar, India), Trainee, Dec 2009 – Jun 2010.

  • Extensive initial training on Project development, Unix, PL/SQL

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Uttar Pradesh Technical University
04-2009

Skills

  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • UNIX shell scripting
  • PL/SQL programming
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure Services
  • ServiceNow
  • Bloomberg Professional
  • Bloomberg development
  • Delphix Development and Migration
  • CA Workload Automation
  • Commvault Services
  • Capacity planning
  • Performance tuning
  • Backup and recovery
  • Disaster recovery
  • QA/UAT Support
  • Agile software development
  • FircoSoft
  • Redgate SQL Compare
  • MS Project/Visio
  • Query optimization

Certification

  • DP 300 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, 10/29/2024
  • DP 203 - Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft, 01/01/2022
  • AI 109 - Azure AI Fundamentals, Microsoft, 01/01/2022
  • Multiple 'Star of the Month' Awards, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Multiple 'Best Team' Award, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Multiple 'On the Spot' Awards, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Merit Scholarship, UPTU University, India, 01/01/2009

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services Limited.
12.2009 - Current
  • DP 300 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, 10/29/2024
  • DP 203 - Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft, 01/01/2022
  • AI 109 - Azure AI Fundamentals, Microsoft, 01/01/2022
  • Multiple 'Star of the Month' Awards, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Multiple 'Best Team' Award, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Multiple 'On the Spot' Awards, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Merit Scholarship, UPTU University, India, 01/01/2009

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Uttar Pradesh Technical University
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