Morayoola E. Frankulin
Las Vegas
Summary
Senior SQL Server DBA with 15+ years of experience administering, engineering, and optimizing mission-critical SQL Server environments across on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms. Expert in performance tuning, query optimization, index strategy, Always On AGs, replication, clustering, and enterprise-grade HA/DR. Strong background in database security, TDE, auditing, governance, and compliance (SOX, HIPAA, PCI). Proven success leading large-scale migrations to Azure and AWS (VMs, EC2, RDS, Managed SQL), modernizing legacy workloads, and automating deployments using PowerShell, T-SQL, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Adept at root-cause analysis, capacity planning, proactive monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with DevOps, application, and architecture teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and 24/7 uptime.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior SQL DBA / Applications Analyst
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented Always On Availability Groups in both clustered and standalone SQL Server 2012-2019 environments.
- Automated daily checks, patching workflows, and backup validations using PowerShell and Rubrik APIs, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Led Rubrik-based backup and recovery operations, including cross-environment restore testing and audit readiness.
- Migrated Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) from Vormetric to SQL HSM to align with federal and internal compliance requirements.
- Reduced P1 incidents by 35% through proactive performance monitoring using Extended Events and Query Store.
- Executed secure migrations from Azure SQL and AWS SQL to on-prem SQL Server environments with minimal disruption.
- Built and optimized Azure Data Factory pipelines integrating SQL Server, MySQL, Azure SQL, and other systems for efficient data flow and reporting.
- Supported Azure DevOps CI/CD processes and implemented SSL/TLS encryption for SQL Server connections.
- Partnered with security teams on access audits, privilege management, and TLS 1.2/1.3 implementation.
Senior DBA Advisor
Dell Technologies
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Advised on database architecture for large-scale migrations and infrastructure upgrades across multiple business units.
- Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions using Always On and Failover Clustering for SQL Server 2012-2019.
- Conducted regular disaster recovery tests and quarterly failover simulations to ensure business continuity.
- Led enterprise-wide SQL Server migrations, cumulative patching, and version upgrades.
- Diagnosed and resolved critical performance issues using DMVs, SQL Profiler, and Query Store.
- Optimized complex T-SQL queries with application teams, reducing reporting latency by 60%.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to define migration strategies and resolve deployment blockers.
- Managed full SQL Server lifecycle: installation, upgrades, patching, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Database Consultant / System Engineer
Bridgewater Associates (Remote)
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Acted as primary DBA for key application teams, providing advanced performance tuning and issue resolution for high-impact databases.
- Assessed and defined database architecture by analyzing operational requirements and collaborating with application managers.
- Used Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager to create performance baselines, monitor CPU/memory usage, generate reports, and manage jobs.
- Led secure deployment and troubleshooting of sensitive systems using CyberArk for privileged access management.
- Investigated and optimized stored procedures using SQL Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store, resulting in major performance gains.
- Eliminated redundant indexes, introduced targeted indexing strategies, and implemented server configuration improvements.
- Automated SQL Server management with PowerShell scripts for backups, restores, maintenance, server provisioning, and Always On.
- Shared proprietary SQL scripts that streamlined team processes and enhanced enterprise-wide database operations.
- Handled daily DBA responsibilities and resolved complex support issues in production environments.
- Tuned in-house T-SQL using native SQL tools and third-party utilities to improve query efficiency and overall performance.
Senior SQL Server DBA
Station Casinos LLC
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed 500+ SQL Server and MySQL instances across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
- Automated SQL alerts, backups, and performance monitoring, saving 1,000+ hours annually.
- Led version upgrades and migrations from SQL 2000/2005 to 2016+ and cloud platforms including Azure SQL and AWS SQL.
- Implemented and supported HA/DR solutions including Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Replication, and MySQL replication for high availability.
- Built SSRS and Power BI reporting pipelines connecting transactional POS, casino and ERP systems to decision-support dashboards.
- Designed and maintained YAML-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and schema deployments with DevOps teams.
- Mentored junior DBAs and DevOps engineers in SQL best practices, Git workflows, and automation.
- Developed SSRS reports and tuned T-SQL queries in collaboration with development teams.
- Partnered with compliance and audit teams to uphold PCI and SOX readiness.
Education
MBA -
Kaplan University School of Business
BBA - Information Systems
University of the District of Columbia
Skills
- SQL Server
- MySQL
- Azure SQL
- AWS SQL
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- Azure
- Azure DevOps
- AWS
- GitLab CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- Redgate
- Idera
- Spotlight
- Foglight
- SQL Profiler
- XE Sessions
- Query Store
- SCOM
- SSRS
- SSIS
- DMA
- DMVs
- Rubrik
- PowerShell
- T-SQL
- YAML pipelines
- Terraform
- SQL HSM
- Vormetric
- CyberArk
- SSL/TLS
- Transparent Data Encryption
- GDPR
- SOX
- HIPAA
- Agile/Scrum
- ITIL
- CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code
Personal Information
Title: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
Education Certifications
MBA, Kaplan University School of Business, 2014, BBA in Information Systems, University of the District of Columbia, 2009, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2023), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (2023), Terraform Associate (2023), MCTS SQL Server 2008, MongoDB for DBAs
Core Competencies
SQL Server (2000-2022), MySQL, Azure SQL, AWS SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Azure, Azure DevOps, AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes (basic exposure), Redgate, Idera, Spotlight, Foglight, SQL Profiler, XE Sessions, Query Store, SCOM, SSRS, SSIS, DMA, DMVs, Rubrik, PowerShell, T-SQL, YAML pipelines, Terraform, SQL HSM, Vormetric, CyberArk, SSL/TLS, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
Timeline
Senior SQL DBA / Applications Analyst
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Database Consultant / System Engineer
Bridgewater Associates (Remote)
09.2021 - 03.2022
Senior DBA Advisor
Dell Technologies
08.2021 - 02.2023
Senior SQL Server DBA
Station Casinos LLC
09.2016 - 08.2021
MBA -
Kaplan University School of Business
BBA - Information Systems
University of the District of Columbia