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Snehal Pandya

Edison,NJ

Summary

Knowledgeable Data Manager bringing 10 years and thorough, hands-on approach to analysis and handling of database systems in AWS . Expert navigation of complex data storage, development , deployment and migration with SQL server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and other databases.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Database Manager

Ziff Davis
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed and maintained multiple database systems on Microsoft SQL server, MySQL RDS/Aurora , Amazon RedShift, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL and Oracle.
  • Created Tableau dashboards for weekly, monthly and yearly reports from SQL server, MySQL and other data sources and set up automatic refresh.
  • Used AWS Database Migration Services and data pipelines to migrate database objects from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS ,Amazon Aurora and external data sources.
  • Generate weekly reports on MSSQL, MySQL, amazon Redshift, database health and any possible missing table indexes, sort keys and dist keys.
  • Extensive experience using RDS, EC2, S3, Lambda, amazon Glu , IAM and variety of AWS services .
  • Set up database application alerts and monitoring using AWS SNS, Clodtrail and CloudWatch , services.
  • Set up and scheduled cost optimization, trusted advisor and other dashboards in Amazon Quicksight using AMzon Glu, Lambda, S3 and Amazon Athena.
  • Used Jenkins to deploy packages to QA and Production servers
  • Interface with developers, network, virtualization, storage and systems operations teams to resolve problems with applications and database systems.
  • Maintain all user and system access across the board follow security compliance rules.
  • Maintain multiple AWS accounts within organization.
  • Set up CloudHealth accounts, perspectives and assets for different AWS and GCP accounts within organization.
  • Set up EC2, S3, EBS volume, RDS, RedShift, ElastiCache, Elasticsearch cost and usage reports in CloudHealth..
  • Set up Datadog performance and monitoring metrics and alerts for different database systems.
  • Set up and refresh Google data studio reports using CloudHealth ,S3 and other data sources for different business units.
  • Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database systems.
  • Helped Operations team by generating monthly RIs, cost , performance analysis for different database systems across different accounts within organization.
  • Handled regular updates and upgrades to RDS, RedShift, EBS volumes and other services.
  • Used PowerShall, and Python scripts for different CI/CD tasks.
  • Maintain Github repositories for database scripts and other deployment scripts.

Database Administrator

Ziff Davis
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Optimized database performance by monitoring health and implementing tuning recommendations.
  • Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Increased efficiency in software development processes through effective collaboration with developers to design databases that support application requirements.
  • Maintained staging , QA and Production SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle databases in AWS infrastructure.
  • Set up Microsoft SQL server clustering using always on availability groups and database mirroring techniques.
  • Set up and configured SSIS and SSRS for different business reports.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain database security and audit solutions.


SQL Server Developer

Ziff Davis
01.2009 - 06.2011
  • Enhanced database performance by optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures.
  • Streamlined data management processes for faster retrieval of critical information.
  • Conducted regular database maintenance activities to optimize performance and eliminate potential issues before they arose.
  • Migrated SQL Server databases from datacenter to Amazon cloud..

SQL Server Developer

TLC Technologies
11.2006 - 12.2008
  • Perform SQL administrative tasks including installing and upgrading SQL server products, creating maintenance plans, and creating database objects
  • Install, configure and deploy MS SQL Server
  • Perform capacity planning, performance turning, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of the databases
  • Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems
  • Standardize and manage Database Administrator procedures for monitoring database performance, testing, archiving, and optimizing


Education

Masters in Computer Science -

New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Bachelors in Computer Science -

D.Y Patil College of Engineering

Skills

  • AWS , Google cloud computing
  • Performance Tuning
  • Database Administration
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Migration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Business Intelligence

Timeline

Database Manager

Ziff Davis
08.2013 - Current

Database Administrator

Ziff Davis
06.2011 - 08.2013

SQL Server Developer

Ziff Davis
01.2009 - 06.2011

SQL Server Developer

TLC Technologies
11.2006 - 12.2008

Masters in Computer Science -

New York Institute of Technology

Bachelors in Computer Science -

D.Y Patil College of Engineering
Snehal Pandya