MySQ DBA
Resume:
Felix Nkonduh Tayong
Hyattsville, MD 20785
*********@*****.*** 443-***-****
Career Objective
Seeking a support DBA position to utilize my skills and abilities in the IT Industry that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible. I am a DBA with a track record in MySQL database administration, performance optimization and database configuration etc.
Summary:
• I am Having over 8 plus years’ experience in Information Technology and 4 plus year as a MySQL Database Administrator with knowledge in Amazon Relational Database Services (RDS).
• Involved in all major Database Administration activities like Design, Installation, Creation, Maintenance of Databases, Performance Tuning, MySQL Replication and GTID replication, Backup and Recovery, Optimization and Database Security.
I currently support both on-premise and Cloud Databases. So I am comfortable working in a cloud environment specifically AWS.
I am a quick learner with huge attention to detail, team oriented and excellent communication skills.
SKILLS
Excellent decision making skills; excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work well with a global team to provide around-the-clock progress
Work with application development team to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures
Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets
Deploying and managing MySQL Databases in the cloud (AWS)
Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements
Experienced Database Administrator for MySQL, MariaDB. Experience should include but is not limited to installation, upgrade, patching, backup and recovery, MySQL Replication, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and supporting development life cycle
Knowledge in oracle database administration.
Good communication and documentation skills
Good Knowledge of Tables, indexes, index management, and statistics
Professional Experience
MySQL Database Administrator
Silver Spring Networks Inc March 2017 to present
New Brunswick, NJ
MySQL database administration; installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Created backup and recovery strategies for MySQL databases
Monitored the databases for issues.
MySQL Database monitoring using tools like Amazon Cloudwatch, MONyog and Grafana.
Troubleshooted issues with log file full and database size increasing beyond threshold
Implemented procedures for performance optimization and development of database applications
Upgraded Mysql from 5.1 to 5.5
Work with various Clients in maintaining and managing their Databases in MySQL both on-premise and AWS
Extensive experience in MySQL Server Installation, Configuration and upgrading, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization and Supported backend SQL and Databases
Converting Tables from MyISAM to InnoDB
Managing MySQL database storage engines
Part of the Team that Migrated MySQL from On prem to the cloud
Deploying and managing MySQL Databases in the cloud (AWS)
Resolved MySQL operational/performance issues
Conducting MySQL health checks
MySQL replication : master-slave, Master- Master
Restored MySQL RDS via automated Snapshots in a disaster recovery scenario.
Setup MySQL High Availability by creating replicas for RDS Instances.
Setup Alarms for MySQL RDS to monitor the database
Created various RDS MySQL databases for the environment
Created Action Plans for various projects including upgrades, patching and backups.
Working with development and application teams for database related changes.
Fixed Slow running queries for Developers.
Partitioned Various tables to improve Database Performance.
Optimized various Tables to prevent Database/Table Fragmentation.
Providing 24x7 on call support as needed for Database performance.
Setup, troubleshoot and fix backups and restore data using tools such as Mydumper and Percona Xtrabackup
MySQL Database Administrator
EchoStar Corporation January 2015 to march 2017
Englewood, CO
Assisted in designing, capacity planning, security and accessibility functions of databases.
Implemented procedures for performance optimization and development of MySQL database applications.
Supported SQL queries and databases by updating and tuning in proper manner.
Suggested tools and processes for identification and management of MySQL database infrastructure components.
Provided technical assistance for establishment and tuning of database servers and migration processes.
Data Migration Management and implementing MY SQL Server security in Object permissions like maintaining Database authentication modes, creation of users, configuring permissions and assigning privileges to users.
Experience with Migration from MyISAM to InnoDB.
MySQL replication : master-slave
Experience in managing MySQL database storage engines.
Formulated strategies and plans for system backup services, recovery and availability schemas.
Resolved MySQL database related problems by troubleshooting and evaluation of database events.
Performed MySQL installation and testing of database versions and software products in coordination with systems support teams.
Responded to database problems and issues relating to applications and systems.
Maintained system documentation relating to application architecture, assembling and technical platforms.
Participated in learning of interfaces with systems for resolution of application problems.
Suggested improvement processes for increasing efficiency of applications and current processes.
Suggest query optimizations and rewrites as well as server optimizations to improve performance.
Assisted in testing, upgrading and development of new and current database servers.
Coordinated with external vendors for tracking of routine incidents and operational problems.
Developed new architecture components in collaboration with storage administrative teams.
Provided technical assistance on installation and maintenance of database software components and related upgrades.
Qualcomm Inc - San Diego, CA
Role: IT Technician/Trainer January 2011 –December 2014
Environment: Windows 98, NT 2003/2008, XP, Win7, Ms Office 2000/2003/2007, Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Scanners, Copiers, Projectors etc.
Training of students in General Computer Concepts, Software (OS and applications) and computer Hardware
Training of students on internet concepts and techniques, MS office applications and basic computer troubleshooting and repairs
Schedule maintenance and jobs using windows scheduler
Software Upgrades and updates
Creating and managing User accounts
Configuration & Administration of the operating systems for company and clients
Install, upgrade, repair and maintain server and PC hardware
Install, configure Troubleshoot and Repair printers and scanners
Install, troubleshoot, repair and set up network connections.
Install, troubleshoot and maintain software
Assist in school curriculum, examinations and effective course follow up
Education
B.Sc (Computers Science) in 2007 from University of Yaounde Cameroon
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