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Rajasekhar Kanumuri

Stafford,TX

Summary

4+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration across large and complex environments using SQL Server 2005 through 2019. Expertise in installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining SQL Server instances on-premises and in the cloud (AWS RDS & Azure SQL). Hands-on experience in managing backups, recovery, database design, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in production 24/7 environments.

Proficient in high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Clustering, Always On Availability Groups (AOAG), Database Mirroring, and Log Shipping. Experienced in monitoring database health, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing storage and performance. Skilled in developing and managing stored procedures, triggers, views, indexes, and user-defined functions.

Implemented automated tasks using PowerShell and SQL Agent jobs. Strong knowledge of performance tuning using SQL Profiler, Query Store, Extended Events, and Database Tuning Advisor (DTA).

Managed and provisioned Azure SQL databases, performed cost optimization in elastic pools, and migrated on-prem SQL databases to Azure. Configured and maintained SQL Server on AWS RDS, including monitoring, backups, and scaling operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

MS SQL SERVER DBA

Excelsoft Technologies
11.2020 - 08.2023


  • Installed and configured SQL Server versions 2005 through 2022, including upgrades, migrations, and patching across on-prem, AWS RDS, and Azure SQL environments.
  • Designed and implemented robust backup and disaster recovery strategies aligned with RPO/RTO requirements.
  • Applied security best practices using TDE, Always Encrypted, DDM, and role-based access control.
  • Monitored system performance and database integrity using SQL Profiler, Extended Events, and Activity Monitor.
  • Configured HA/DR solutions using Always On, WSFC, Replication, Mirroring, and Log Shipping.
  • Resolved performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and storage bottlenecks through tuning and query optimization.
  • Provided end-to-end environment support across development, QA, and production.
  • Created and maintained documentation for configurations, procedures, and incident resolution.
  • Tuned indexes, implemented partitioning, and optimized statistics for performance.
  • Automated maintenance using SQL Agent jobs for backups and index management.
  • Delivered 24x7 support including on-call rotations for patching, deployments, and upgrades.
  • Collaborated with developers and analysts on capacity planning and performance improvements.
  • Managed user access and performed regular audits for compliance.
  • Migrated databases from on-premises to Azure SQL; provisioned and managed Azure SQL and AWS RDS instances.
  • Monitored system health and scaled cloud databases efficiently.

MS SQL SERVER DBA

Translab Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 11.2020


  • Managed infrastructure performance, database security, and implemented improvements across on-prem, AWS RDS, and Azure SQL environments.
  • Planned, implemented, and maintained database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies in hybrid and cloud platforms.
  • Installed, configured, and upgraded SQL Server instances (2005–2008 R2 and beyond), including patch management and migrations to cloud.
  • Supported high availability and disaster recovery configurations, including Always On, Replication, and cloud-native features.
  • Performed SQL Server upgrades and database migrations to Azure SQL and AWS RDS.
  • Developed T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for automation and maintenance.
  • Ensured 24x7 production environment stability, performing capacity planning and system performance monitoring.
  • Maintained database health using replication, snapshot isolation, temporal tables, and Geo-Replication.
  • Collaborated on server provisioning and setup across enterprise and cloud infrastructure.
  • Troubleshot database and application-level issues; provided support to onsite and offshore clients.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Madanapalli Institute of Technology And Science
India,Madanapalli
12-2019

Skills

    Database Platforms:

  • Microsoft SQL Server (2005, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) – Installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, backup and restore, security, and high availability
  • Cloud Databases:
    Azure SQL Database     – Provisioning, configuration, migration (DMA), backup/restore, performance tuning, and security
    AWS RDS for SQL Server – Deployment, snapshot management, monitoring, high availability setup, cost optimization, and failover handling
  • Other RDBMS: MS Access
  • ETL Tools: Data Transformation Services (DTS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

    • Operating Systems:

  • Windows Server: 2008, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
  • Windows Desktop: 7, 8, 10

    • Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure:

  • Virtual Platforms: Hyper-V, VMware Workstation
  • Cloud Services: Azure, AWS (focused on database services and infrastructure management)

    • SQL Server Tools:

  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Enterprise Manager, SQL Profiler, Query Analyzer
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
  • Import/Export Utilities (DTS), SSIS Packages for data integration

    • Monitoring & ITSM Tools:

  • SolarWinds (Database and server performance monitoring)
  • ServiceNow, Service Manager (Incident and change management)
  • Jira (Agile project and ticket tracking)

    • Productivity & Collaboration:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365)
  • Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
  • Active Directory (User/group management, authentication policies)

Timeline

MS SQL SERVER DBA

Excelsoft Technologies
11.2020 - 08.2023

MS SQL SERVER DBA

Translab Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Information Technology

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Madanapalli Institute of Technology And Science

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