Sowmya Challagulla

• Certified SQL Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience at Perfume Worldwide Inc., I enhanced database efficiency by developing an internal SQL query optimization tool, reducing query times by 15%. Expert in RDBMS, SSIS, and project management, I blend innovative problem-solving with solid technical skills in a multicultural team environment.
• High-performing professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex databases. Skilled in SQL and database management systems. Strong understanding of database design and data modeling with excellent troubleshooting skills. Smart and committed to staying up-to-date with new technologies and advancements.
• Extensively worked on installing, configuring, optimizing and managing different versions SQL Server 2005, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017 updating with latest hot fixes and service packs as per CIS standards.
• Proficiency and expertise in SQL Server Backup/Recovery, Disaster recovery planning and Security Management.
• Expertise in implementation of security models, Database authentication modes, creation of logins, granting permissions and assigning roles to users on databases.
• Expertise in reading and understanding execution plan and fixing the query to execute with low cost.
• Expertise in Database Mirroring as Disaster Recovery Solution.
• Experience in Creating Tables, Views, Triggers, Dynamic Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions and other Transact-SQL (DDL, DML) statements for various applications.
• Worked with SSIS & SSRS for various BI requirements.
• Proficiency and Expertise in SQL Server Replication, Backup/Recovery, Disaster recovery and planning
• Expertise in designing Relational Database Model, implementation and testing as per business needs.
• Intensive experience in Monitoring and Tuning SQL Server and Database performance using SQL Profiler, Index Tuning Wizard, Windows Performance Monitor.
• Experience in creation of logins, users and configuring permissions and assigning roles to users. Good understanding of Normalization/De-Normalization, Normal Form and database design methodology. Experience in Database Backup and Disaster Recovery procedures like database mirroring.
• Worked extensively in Clustered environment (Active/Passive) to further increase scalability and stability of business critical systems.
• Development of automated notification when SQL Server Backups and schedule maintained Jobs.
• Experience in optimizing the query by creating various clustered, non-clustered indexes and indexed views.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, quick learner and determination to learn new technologies, strong troubleshooting skill and good Team player with excellent interpersonal and team work skills.

Azure Database Administrator Associate