Elvis Taseh
Peoria,IL
Summary
Azure SQL Administrator | MS SQL Database Administrator with 10+ years of expertise in database security, performance tuning, and high availability solutions. Professional database specialist with in-depth expertise in SQL Server management, optimization, and troubleshooting. Skilled in security implementation, and data integrity maintenance, ensuring reliable and efficient database environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and result-oriented strategies, adaptable to evolving project needs. Known for analytical problem-solving and effective communication to support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Illinois Mutual Insurance
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained complex T-SQL queries, views and stored procedures in multi-database environment with little supervision.
- Documented analysis results and provided performance improvement feedback.
- Developed custom database objects, stored procedures and delivered application support.
- Managed workload independently but collaborated with colleagues to complete larger scale tasks in distributed team environment.
- Designed and implemented TSQL queries for reporting and complex solution development.
- Analyzed business reports for prompt communication, follow-up and ongoing support.
- Supported projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
- Followed standard practices for migrating changes to test and production environments.
- Created optimal technical solutions to user needs with in-depth system analysis.
- Implemented system enhancements to design and develop solutions to address problem reports.
- Assisted in capacity planning by analyzing growth trends and forecasting future storage needs, facilitating timely infrastructure investments.
- Participated in troubleshooting efforts for complex database-related issues as part of collaborative problem-solving approach among colleagues improving performance by up to 30%.
- Designed and implemented stored procedures, triggers, and views for enhanced functionality within applications.
- Trained junior staff members on SQL Server administration tasks, fostering continued professional development within team.
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability and performance metrics.
- Facilitated change management processes by conducting thorough reviews of proposed alterations prior to implementation into production environments.
- Managed database upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal impact on end users and maintaining data consistency.
- Optimized database performance by implementing index tuning strategies and query optimization techniques with up to 60% improvement.
- Oversaw disaster recovery planning initiatives to ensure minimal disruption in event of unexpected system outages or failures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop efficient data storage solutions, resulting in streamlined business processes.
- Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
- Implemented BI solution framework for business intelligence projects.
- Installed and configured middleware in Linux and Windows environments.
MS SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Bankers Trust
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensured SQL Server HA and disaster recovery (Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Mirroring), boosting business continuity and data protection
- Optimized database performance, achieving significant efficiency gains
- Deployed SSIS and Power BI, cutting operational overhead and enhancing reporting capabilities
- Supported multi-site SQL environments including production environments, maintaining 24/7 availability
- Developed automated scripts for database maintenance, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency
- Executed strategic upgrades to SQL Server infrastructure, significantly increasing system reliability and reducing downtime incidents
- Fostered partnerships with IT and business units, aligning database solutions with organizational goals and enhancing cross-departmental communication
- Mentored junior DBAs, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team
- Enhanced data security protocols, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Coordinated with cybersecurity teams to safeguard database integrity, minimizing potential breaches
- Led cross-functional projects to integrate new technologies, driving forward system modernization initiatives
- Delivered Always On Availability Groups and Database Mirroring for high availability
- Designed and executed SQL Server Data Partitioning and Data Compression strategies for performance and storage efficiency
- Engaged in Data Warehousing, Backup/Restore Planning, and implementing Predictive Analytics for business insights
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize database performance, enhancing response times and ensuring seamless data accessibility
- Streamlined backup processes, achieving 99.9% uptime and minimizing downtime, ensuring uninterrupted business operations
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate new technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
- Enhanced security protocols for SQL databases, reducing risk of breaches and ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops, promoting knowledge sharing and fostering a unified approach to database management.
MS SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
UnityPoint Health
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Analyzed business reports for prompt communication, follow-up and ongoing support.
- Followed standard practices for migrating changes to test and production environments.
- Created optimal technical solutions to user needs with in-depth system analysis.
- Incorporated extensive familiarity with systems for data management, backup and recovery accountability with a 99.9% RPO achieved.
- Reduced downtime by 80% by proactively monitoring server health, identifying potential issues, and executing preventative measures.
- Ensured data integrity and security through the implementation of comprehensive backup and recovery plans.
- Optimized database performance by implementing index tuning strategies and query optimization techniques leading to 75% performance gain.
- Facilitated change management processes by conducting thorough reviews of proposed alterations prior to implementation into production environments.
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability and performance metrics.
- Reviewed SQL code for optimization opportunities, leading to more efficient processing times across various applications.
LEAD SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SUPERVISOR
AEDES/IRESCO CONSORTIUM, Ministry of Public Health
02.2013 - 11.2019
- Coordinated with vendors to address hardware or software concerns promptly while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Designed and implemented stored procedures, triggers, and views for enhanced functionality within applications.
- Assisted in capacity planning by analyzing growth trends and forecasting future storage needs, facilitating timely infrastructure investments.
- Reviewed SQL code for optimization opportunities, leading to more efficient processing times across various applications with 50% performance gains.
- Provided technical support to application developers for seamless integration of databases within software solutions.
- Produced high-standard database solutions to meet stability, reliability and performance metrics.
- Implemented database partitioning strategies, leading to improved query response times and overall system performance.
- Created and implemented database designs and data models.
- Implemented security measures to protect vital business data.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements reducing administrative overhead by 30%.
- Determined database structural requirements, working with business stakeholders to identify optimal database specifications.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data reducing data breaches by 99%.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Oversaw disaster recovery planning initiatives to ensure minimal disruption in the event of unexpected system outages or failures.
- Conducted regular audits of user access rights, promoting compliance with company policies and industry best practices regarding data privacy.
- Assisted in the development of data archiving strategies to maintain long-term storage efficiency while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Education
Associates - MS Azure Administration
KiawitechIT LLC
Houston, Texas, USA01.2018
Masters - Public Health
Universidad Central De Nicaragua (UCN)
Managua, Nicaragua09.2017
Associates - MS SQL Database Administration
KiawitechIT LLC
Houston, Texas, USA02.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon12.2015
Skills
- SQL Server Administration
- SSAS
- SSRS
- SQL Queries
- RDMS
- Performance Tuning
- Indexing
- Database Migration
- Data Modeling
- Azure SQL Database
- AWS RDS for SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Oracle Database
- Java
- Python
- C
- Service Broker
- Data Mining
- ETL
- Query Rewriting
- Parameter Sniffing
- Data Lakes
- Power BI
- Salesforce Administration
- CRM Database Management
- Sales Data Analysis
- HubSpot CRM
- Dynamics 365
- Azure DevOps
- Network administration
- GitHub
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Docker
- VMware
- SQL Agent
- Log Shipping
- Mirroring
- Always On Availability Groups
- DMV (Dynamic Management Views)
- SQL Server Encryption
- SQL Server Filestream
- Team Leadership
- SQL Server Heaps and B-Trees
- SQL Server Profiler
- Agile Methodologies
- ITIL
- IT Management
- IT project management
- IT Strategy
- IT Service Management
- SQL Server Query Store
- Extended Events
- Database Sharding
- SQL Server Database Snapshots
- Active directory
- System administration
- Cognitive Services
- SaaS
- PaaS
- IaaS
- Analytical Skills
- Normalization
- System Architecture
- Change Management
- Schema Design
- Metrics Communication
- HTML
- DB2 LUW
- Data Warehousing
- Database Security
- SQL Server Integration Services
- Data Compression
- SQL Server Reporting Services
- SQL Server Analysis Services
- Replication Management
- Capacity Planning
- Transparent Data Encryption
- SQL Server Agent
- SQL Profiler
- Policy-Based Management
- Resource Governor
- Database Partitioning
- Query Optimization
- Index Maintenance
- Change Data Capture
- Database Mail
- Backup and recovery
- Database Auditing
- Disaster Recovery
- Full-Text Search
- Dynamic Management Views
- Microsoft Visual C#NET
- Database Development
- Relational databases
- Database Administration
- Linux Operating System
- Database Management
- Database Design
- Systems administration
- NoSQL Databases
- Microsoft NET framework
- Database monitoring
- Agile Methodology
- ETL development
- Data Security
- Code debugging
- Relational Database Management
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Information modeling
- Database locking
- SAP PowerBuilder
- Running backups
- Process Automation
- End-User Training
- Implementing security measures
- Interdepartmental communication
- Netsuite ERP
- Storage virtualization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data audits
- Continuous Process Improvement
- System Testing
- Document Management
- Compiling Data
- Presentations
- Data Migration
- Patch management
- Transaction Management
- Data Acquisitions
- Data Governance
- Information Protection
- New Product Testing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Python Programming
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) - Certified
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Certified
- Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) - In progress
- Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) - In progress
Projects
- Implemented a High Availability and Disaster Recovery solution, utilizing SQL Server failover Clustering, and automated Log Shipping to ensure continuous database availability.
- Developed a comprehensive Data Warehousing and ETL solution integrating multiple data sources, optimizing financial reporting, and creating interactive dashboards and apps using Power BI and Azure Machine Learning.
- Led a SQL server Migration project from SQL 2014 and SQL 2016 to SQL 2019 involving over 700 hundred databases including large and complex vendor databases.
Timeline
LEAD SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Illinois Mutual Insurance
05.2023 - 09.2024
MS SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Bankers Trust
12.2022 - 06.2023
MS SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
UnityPoint Health
05.2020 - 11.2022
LEAD SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SUPERVISOR
AEDES/IRESCO CONSORTIUM, Ministry of Public Health
02.2013 - 11.2019
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) - Certified
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Certified
- Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) - In progress
- Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) - In progress
Associates - MS Azure Administration
KiawitechIT LLC
Masters - Public Health
Universidad Central De Nicaragua (UCN)
Associates - MS SQL Database Administration
KiawitechIT LLC
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
University of Buea
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