Database Administrator/Developer with 9+ years of diverse experience in database design and administration, data modeling, data warehousing, Enterprise Systems Architecture and Business Intelligence (BI). Advanced understanding of SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and Azure. Skilled in database management, performance tuning, optimization, troubleshooting,disaster recovery, backup strategies, and analyzing complex problems to develop effective solutions. Strong collaborator and team player with excellent communication skills and expertise in analytical problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Database Administrator/Developer
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
01.2020 - Current
Designed and implemented database structures to efficiently store and retrieve data
Developed and optimized complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate data
Performed regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, indexing, and performance tuning
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues
Implemented and maintained data security measures to protect sensitive information
Analyzing Locks, Blocks, Dead Locks, Resource Utilization, handling Isolation Level and Concurrency issues
Analyze and deploy scripts and packages in prod/test environments from different developers
Implemented ETL Packages (SSIS) to extract Data from various sources like Oracle, File System, SQL Server, Json file and transformed extracted data using SSIS task and SQL Stored Procedure into de-normalized form
Develop Tablix, drill down, drill through reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Created jobs to automate repetitive tasks using SQL Server Agent
Involved in creation of backup/restore and disaster recovery plans for multiple servers
Provided High availability through Clustering (Active/Passive), Mirroring, Log Shipping, Replication (Transactional), and Always On
Created Database Authentication, configured Permissions and assigned Roles to different users
Addressed slow performance issues in SQL server to improve database performance and minimize downtime
Developed and implemented a plan of action for handling server outages, ensuring speedy recovery and minimal disruption to operations
Managed over 10 team calls per day and available 24/7
SQL Database Administrator
Higher Education Services Corporation
Albany, NY
05.2018 - 01.2020
Designed, implemented, and maintained Database Schema, Entity Relationship Diagrams, Tables, Constraints, and Indexes
Managed Database backup and recovery of System and User databases
Implemented database security policies to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Created and implemented database maintenance plans to optimize performance
Implemented disaster recovery tools such as replication, clustering, and High availability and business continuity plan
Conducted regular performance analysis and tuning of databases and queries
Collected business requirements from users and translated them into technical specs and design docs
Designed and created various Database objects such as tables, functions, stored procedures, triggers, and jobs
Enforced Business Rules to filter bad data and implemented various Constraints and Triggers for Data Consistency
Developed and implemented ETL process using tools such as SSIS
Developed and maintained reports and dashboards using SSRS, Tableau and PowerBI
Provided technical support for DB2 developer using Z/OS
Involved in configuration of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server to create role, security, and grant permissions to different level of users
Designed, developed, and supported database solutions using SQL, T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS
Collaborated with Data Modelers and business analysts to understand requirements and the impact of ETL on the business
Analyzed requirements and created technical documents as part of an Agile Scrum team, actively participating in daily standup meetings
Extracted, transformed, and loaded source data into target tables to build necessary data marts
Successfully deployed SSIS packages from development to production server
Implemented complex T-SQL statements to filter data from transient stage to the data warehouse system
Utilized constraints and triggers to ensure data consistency and integrity
Utilized T-SQL scripts, dynamic SQL, complex stored procedures, functions, and triggers to optimize database performance
Developed SSRS reports from the warehouse based on business needs and effectively deployed them on report servers
Created Users, Roles and managed security and permission of database
Provided High availability through Mirroring, Log Shipping, Replication (Transactional).
SQL Server Database Administrator
Pfizer Inc Certified Medical Technician
03.2014 - 07.2016
Designed and implemented database solutions, including maintaining database objects
Conducted regular performance tuning and optimization of the database and queries to improve efficiency and response time
Implemented backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity in case of system failures
Implemented data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
Created and maintained reports and dashboards using SSRS
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues, including diagnosing and resolving complex problems
Developed and optimized complex SQL queries involving multiple tables to extract data
Maintained log information in SQL table to track errors
Worked closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate them into SSRS reports
Provided technical support to internal and external customers on various products and services
Provided data migration support after deployment
Actively participated in data modeling (physical design and logical design) and performed normalization and de-normalization of databases
Designed and created various Database objects such as tables, functions, stored procedures, triggers as per business requirements
Involved in the entire life cycle including Database Design, Development, Testing, Optimizing, and Deploying on Development and Production Servers
Created joins and sub-queries for complex queries involving multiple tables
Performed data migration from SQL 2008 and 2008R2 to 2012 of SQL server
Installed, configured, administered, and secured SQL server by creating logins and assigning server as well as database roles with business confidential information in mind
Optimized SQL server performance using SQL Profiler, Activity Monitor in SSMS, and T-SQL query to display Execution plan
Created jobs to automate repetitive tasks using SQL Server Agent
Created backup/restore and disaster recovery plans for multiple servers
Migrated DTS packages using DTS editor wizard into SSIS
Created ETL packages with different data sources (SQL Server, Flat Files, Excel source files, XML files, etc.) and loaded the data into destination tables by performing different kinds of transformations using SSIS/DTS packages.
SQL Server Database Administrator
Marlin Steel
Baltimore, MD
08.2013 - 03.2014
Designed and implemented database solutions, including maintaining database objects
Conducted regular performance tuning and optimization of the database and queries to improve efficiency and response time
Implemented backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity in case of system failures
Implemented data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
Created and maintained reports and dashboards using SSRS
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues, including diagnosing and resolving complex problems
Developed and optimized complex SQL queries involving multiple tables to extract data
Maintained log information in SQL table to track errors
Worked closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate them into SSRS reports
Provided technical support to internal and external customers on various products and services
Provided data migration support after deployment
Actively participated in data modeling (physical design and logical design) and performed normalization and de-normalization of databases
Designed and created various Database objects such as tables, functions, stored procedures, triggers as per business requirements
Involved in the entire life cycle including Database Design, Development, Testing, Optimizing, and Deploying on Development and Production Servers
Created joins and sub-queries for complex queries involving multiple tables
Performed data migration from SQL 2008 and 2008R2 to 2012 of SQL server
Installed, configured, administered, and secured SQL server by creating logins and assigning server as well as database roles with business confidential information in mind
Optimized SQL server performance using SQL Profiler, Activity Monitor in SSMS, and T-SQL query to display Execution plan
Created jobs to automate repetitive tasks using SQL Server Agent
Created backup/restore and disaster recovery plans for multiple servers
Migrated DTS packages using DTS editor wizard into SSIS
Created ETL packages with different data sources (SQL Server, Flat Files, Excel source files, XML files, etc.) and loaded the data into destination tables by performing different kinds of transformations using SSIS/DTS packages.
Education
Bachelor's - Computer Science
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Skills
T-SQL
SSIS
SSRS
SSAS
Azure
ETL
Production Environment
Data Warehouse DB
Performance Issues
DTS Database
Scrum
AWS
Schema Troubleshoot
GIT
JSON
Power Bi
DMV
SQL Server
SQL Server Profiler
Tableau
MySQL Workbench
Windows Powershell
DBA
Certification
MCDBA Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, 03/01/19
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900, 12/01/22