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Shaiba Afroz

New York

Summary

Results-driven Database Administrator with 3 years of hands-on experience in managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems. Holds a Master’s in Business Analytics with expertise in translating business needs into data solutions. Skilled in database design, performance tuning, backup strategies, and data visualization. Adept at leveraging data to drive business intelligence and decision-making.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Database Administrator

Technova
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
  • Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Reduced data retrieval times for business users by creating indexed views and optimizing stored procedures.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Administered MS SQL Server and MySQL databases for multiple high-availability applications, ensuring 99.99% uptime.
  • Developed and automated backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and database replication.
  • Tuned slow-running queries and implemented indexing strategies, improving application performance by 40%.
  • Monitored database health using tools like SolarWinds DPA and Redgate, reducing critical alerts by 25%.
  • Implemented user roles, permissions, and encryption to meet SOC 2 and GDPR compliance.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to integrate database updates into CI/CD pipelines using Liquibase and Flyway.

Junior Database Administrator

Infosys Technologies
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assisted with database migrations, ensuring smooth transitions between systems without loss of critical data.
  • Documented processes and procedures, improving team communication and knowledge sharing among colleagues.
  • Optimized storage capacity by identifying redundant or outdated information, freeing up valuable resources for better performance.
  • Improved database efficiency by optimizing queries and indexing strategies.
  • Supported the administration of Oracle and PostgreSQL environments for internal business apps.
  • Assisted in data migration projects using ETL tools like Talend and custom scripts (Python, Bash).
  • Wrote stored procedures, views, and triggers to support reporting and operational needs.
  • Documented database schemas, configurations, and change logs for audit readiness.
  • Provided Level 2 support for database incidents and performed root cause analysis

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Database management
  • Backup and recovery
  • Database monitoring
  • Database troubleshooting
  • Databases:

  • Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis
  • Tools & Technologies:

  • SSMS, pgAdmin, SQL Developer, MySQL Workbench, Mongo Compass
  • Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, dbForge, Toad

    Languages:

  • SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Bash, PowerShell, Python
  • DevOps & Cloud:

  • AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Docker, Kubernetes (basic), Jenkins, Git, Flyway, Liquibase
  • Backup & Recovery:

  • RMAN (Oracle), mysqldump, SQL Server Maintenance Plans, Veeam
  • Security & Compliance:

  • Encryption (TDE, SSL), User Roles & Permissions, GDPR, SOC 2, RBAC

Certification

Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Database Administrator

Technova
02.2022 - 08.2022

Junior Database Administrator

Infosys Technologies
11.2019 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Business Analytics

St. Francis College