Ukamaka Ugwu
SQL Server Database Administrator
Summary
Experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with over 6 years of hands-on expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server environments. Proven ability to deliver high availability, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and automation solutions. Adept in SSIS, ETL processes, and database migrations across hybrid on-prem and cloud environments. Committed to supporting global enterprise systems with 24/7 reliability and security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SQL Database Administrator
Missouri Department of Conservation
12.2022 - Current
- Designed and deployed Always-On Availability Groups for HA/DR across hybrid environments, including Azure Distributed AG setup
- Executed side-by-side migrations from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 (Enterprise & Standard Editions)
- Created and scheduled SSIS packages for automated data imports from CSV and SFTP sources
- Used PowerShell scripts to migrate logins, jobs, and database objects efficiently
- Implemented Redgate for proactive monitoring and alerting
- Supported global DBA help desk with 24/7 on-call rotations
- Enforced security using least privilege access and regular audits
- Coordinated with software engineers and stakeholders to modernize infrastructure
SQL Server DBA
Redeemer Service Inc
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Administered SQL Server 2012-2019 across enterprise platforms
- Scheduled full and differential backups; tested restore processes for compliance
- Worked with development teams to review T-SQL code and optimize stored procedures
- Created and maintained transactional replication setups
- Planned and implemented SQL patching and server upgrades
- Built SSIS packages for data migration and transformation
Junior SQL Server DBA
Wells Fargo Retirement
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Migrated SQL Server 2014 databases to 2016 with zero downtime
- Monitored database health using SQL Profiler and Performance Monitor
- Performed index optimization, statistics updates, and consistency checks
- Supported clustering, log shipping, and snapshot replication
- Developed and maintained automated maintenance plans
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
University of Minnesota
Skills
- SQL Server Installation & Maintenance
- High Availability
- Backup & Recovery
- Point-in-Time Restore
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- SSIS
- ETL Data Integration
- SFTP Data Transfers
- Performance Tuning
- Query Optimization
- Index Management
- Security
- Role-Based Access
- Least Privilege Model
- Automation
- PowerShell Scripting
- Job Scheduling
- Redgate Monitoring
- Documentation
- Change Management
Additional Information
Available for hybrid work and 24/7 on-call support, Eligible for employment in the U.S. without sponsorship
Timeline
SQL Database Administrator
Missouri Department of Conservation
12.2022 - Current
SQL Server DBA
Redeemer Service Inc
05.2020 - 12.2022
Junior SQL Server DBA
Wells Fargo Retirement
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
University of Minnesota
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