Kebur Fantahun
***** **** ******* *****, *******, Texas 77065-3140
Cell: 832-***-****, E-mail: ******@*****.***
Highly qualified IT professional with diverse and extensive Database Administration and SQL Programming. An effective team member, including work as a Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA, database design, and system administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 and 2005. Key strengths include: problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to build effective business relationships, even during times of high stress deployments. Equipped with an excellent work ethic; possesses a keen sense of responsibility and teamwork with a record of accomplishment and dependability. Professional Summary
SQL Server Administration – 2 Years
Lab Teaching Assistant – 2 Years
Tutor – 1Year
Physics Research Assistant – 1 Year
Academics
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 05/2017
Bachelor of Science in Physics; Major: Physics, Minor: Mathematics Professional Training
Comprehensive SQL Server 2017 DBA & TSQL Programming 2018-2019 Professional History
1. SQL Server DBA
Empire Data Systems
December 2017 – Present
Empire Data Systems, LLC is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based technology consultancy providing you with programming and database solutions to improve your business. We specialize in Database Programming, Web-based Application Development, Business Intelligence Development, Business Process Automation, and Enterprise Integration. We are the people who make websites functional. We are the ones who build custom-made solutions designed to improve your business. We work mostly with medium-sized businesses, but we are happy to help clients of all sizes with their programming and database needs Task Summary & Responsibility
SQL Server Database Administration: Responsible for 24x7 technical support - 100+ instances of SQL Server 2017/2016/2014/2012/2008 Enterprise/Standard infrastructure (Production /QA/UAT /Staging/ Perf) with Always on Availability Group, Multi-Node Clusters (Active/Passive) and Microsoft Azure.
TSQL Programming: Maintain and fine tune Adhoc SQL/ Stored Proc/UDF/Views/Triggers.
SQL Server 2016 Memory Optimized Table and Column Stored Index for faster ETL/OLTP Load.
HA/DR Implementation: Configure and Maintain Always on Availability Group, Multi-Node Clusters (Active/Passive), SQL Server Replication and Log Shipping.
Performance Monitoring/Tuning: Index fine tuning, Analysis Disk, CPU & Memory bottle neck using Query Store, SCOM, SQL Profiler, Extended Events, DMV/DMF, PAL, SolarWinds DPA and SpotLight.
Implementation of Permission, Logins, Roles and Authentication Modes as a part of Security Policies for various categories of users.
Patching and Code Release.
Handled 20 TB+ Databases
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Participation in DevOps and adherence to Change/Problem/Incident/Event Management processes and procedures.
Work closely with offshore development team located in India. Technical Skills – Rating Matrix
Technical Skills MS SQL 2016 MS SQL 2014 MS SQL 2012 MS SQL 2008 Azure SQL Server Good NA NA NA
Install/Upgrade Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Administration Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Replication (Transactional) Excellent Excellent Extensive Excellent TSQL Programming Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Performance/Tuning Excellent Excellent Extensive Excellent Indexing/Optimizing Excellent Excellent Extensive Excellent Monitoring strategy Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Mirroring N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Clustering N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Always on Availability Group Excellent Excellent Excellent NA Other Technologies and Products Programming: Perl, LaTeX, MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, Java, C++, Linux (different versions) and ViM
MYSQL
Windows Server 2016/2012/2008
Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint
Professional Strength
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Priorities projects effectively with respect to performance and company goals and tight deadlines.
Strong aptitude for project development, management, and organization.
Self-starter with an ability to work independently or as part of a team or lead a team.
Familiar with outsourcing procedures and policies.
Maintain good relationships with outside vendors and service providers.
Excellent customer service ability in IT domain.
Stay ahead in the technology curve and implement cost effective solution to meet company goals.
Collaboration, communication, coordination, and prioritization within the department Professional Reference
Provided up on request