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Samuel Weldegiorgis

Carol Stream,IL

Summary

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with 6+ years of experience managing enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting mission-critical applications across Production, QA, UAT, and Development. Expertise in SQL Server installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, High Availability (Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication), Disaster Recovery, database migrations, security, and automation using PowerShell and dbatools. Experienced in administering SQL Server 2012–2022 in both on-premises and Azure environments while ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and data integrity. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize database performance, automate administrative tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. SQL Server DBA

CVS Healthcare
Chicago, IL
11.2025 - Current
  • Supported over 150 SQL Server databases.
  • Managed database refreshes across Development, QA, and UAT environments.
  • Configured Log Shipping and Transactional Replication.
  • Installed SQL Server Cumulative Updates.
  • Managed SQL Server security and Active Directory integration.
  • Troubleshot blocking, deadlocks, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Configured SQL Server maintenance plans and SQL Agent jobs.
  • Participated in database migration and upgrade projects.

SQL Server DBA

Pearson
Centennial, CO
08.2022 - 09.2025
  • Administered over 150 SQL Server instances across Production, QA, UAT, and Development environments.
  • Installed, configured, patched, and upgraded SQL Server 2016–2022.
  • Designed and maintained Always On Availability Groups supporting business-critical applications.
  • Performed backup and recovery operations using Full, Differential, and Transaction Log backups.
  • Conducted Disaster Recovery testing and failover exercises.
  • Configured SQL Server Agent jobs for backups, integrity checks, index maintenance, and statistics updates.
  • Performed SQL Server Health Assessments and implemented performance improvements.
  • Optimized queries using Query Store, execution plans, indexing strategies, and statistics.
  • Automated routine administration tasks using PowerShell and dbatools.
  • Managed database security, including logins, permissions, TDE, and Dynamic Data Masking.
  • Supported production releases, migrations, and 24×7 on-call operations

SQL Server DBA

Dish Network
Englewood, CO
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Installation, Upgrade, Configuration and Migration of SQL Server in clustered and non-clustered production environments.
  • Created reports in SQL server using SSRS as per the requirements provided by the Front End users.
  • Created maintenance plans and jobs to achieve maximum performance.
  • Managed SQL Server instances, ensuring optimal performance and availability across multiple environments.
  • Implemented backup and recovery strategies, safeguarding critical data integrity and availability.
  • Developed and optimized complex SQL queries to enhance application performance and reduce response times.
  • Monitored database health using tools like SQL Profiler, perform daily, weekly and monthly Database Maintenance tasks identifying issues and implementing corrective actions proactively.

Education

Associate of Science -

Jimma University
Ethiopia

Skills

    Databases: SQL Server 2012–2022, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance

    Database Administration: Installation & Configuration, Upgrades & Migrations, Database Refresh, Patch Management, Capacity Planning, Production Support

    Backup & Recovery: Full, Differential & Transaction Log Backups, Point-in-Time Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Restore & Recovery Validation

    High Availability: Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Replication, Database Mirroring

    Performance Tuning: Query Optimization, Execution Plans, Indexing, Statistics, Query Store, Blocking & Deadlocks, TempDB Optimization

    T-SQL: Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, Triggers, CTEs, Joins, Dynamic SQL

    Security: Logins & Permissions, TDE, Dynamic Data Masking, Always Encrypted, SQL Server Auditing

    Monitoring & Automation: SQL Server Agent, Extended Events, DMVs, PowerShell, dbatools

    Cloud & Tools: Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Monitor, SSMS, Azure Data Studio, Redgate SQL Monitor, Git, Jira

Timeline

Sr. SQL Server DBA

CVS Healthcare
11.2025 - Current

SQL Server DBA

Pearson
08.2022 - 09.2025

SQL Server DBA

Dish Network
02.2019 - 06.2022

Associate of Science -

Jimma University
Samuel Weldegiorgis