Database Administrator Server

Elvis Taseh

Peoria, IL ***** 779-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A highly motivated IT professional, detail-oriented, proactive, and dedicated with over 5 years of extensive database administration experience in SQL Server 2008 through SQL server 2019. Highly Skilled in Database Design and all aspects of database management including Security checks and policies, for both SQL Server standalone and clustered environments. Advanced knowledge in configuring and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions in SQL server.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 5 years of excellent experience in Database Administration for medium to large and complex databases in SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2008.

Track record of successful installation and Configuration of MS SQL Server 2008 to 2019 following best practices in standalone and cluster environments.

Performed all day-to-day aspects of MS SQL database administration. Responsibilities include database design, installation, configuration, upgrades, security, managing users and logins, performance monitoring and tuning, database availability, backup, and recovery, troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Configured and managed Contained Database

Excellent in verbal and written communication, a good team player who has worked with teams from varied backgrounds.

Enhanced database performance implemented recovery procedures and achieved 99.9% up time on all SQL Servers.

Excellent planning and migration of databases across servers.

Production level support for onsite and offshore - On Call 24/7 environment.

Advanced knowledge in configuring and Managing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Solutions.

Advanced knowledge of reporting tools such as SSRS and power BI.

Excellent skills in monitoring and troubleshooting SQL server performance using both in-build and external tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, Query Store, Database Engine Tuning Advisor (in-built) tools; IDERA/SCOM and Solar Winds (external) Tools.

WORK HISTORY

SR. SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 12/2021 to 11/2022

UnityPoint Health

Ensured prompt response to tickets, resolved user request based-off priority, and Maintained database response times 24/7 in the Production environments.

Performed all day-to-day aspects of MS SQL Server database administration including database design, installation, configuration, upgrades, security, managing users and logins, performance monitoring and tuning, database availability, backup, and recovery, troubleshooting and problem resolution and achieved 99.9% up time on all SQL Servers.

Performed SQL and Windows Service packs, security patches thus keeping performance and security optimal.

Developed several automated database monitoring and alerting processes.

SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 05/2020 to 11/2021

Apollo Colors Inc

Increased efficiency 25% by providing optimum database performance with efficient backup and restore processes.

Successfully upgraded SQL Server from 2008 to SQL Server 2016.

Minimize downtime by optimizing and monitoring high availability and disaster recovery for SQL Server (Log Shipping, and Availability Groups).

Involved in ensuring data recovery, maintenance, and data integrity and space requirements for physical database. Creating and Modifying Tables, Stored Procedures, Views, Indexes, User-defined Functions and Triggers.

SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 02/2017 to 11/2019

AEDES/IRESCO CONSORTIUM

Configured and managed a 2-replica availability group plus a Log Shipping on a third off-prem server thus achieving a HADR for my company.

Responsible for daily maintenance of large environments comprising of over 200 servers, 500+ Instances and 750+ databases

Planned and executed databases migration across servers with minimal downtime leading to a 20% improvement in performance.

Installed SQL Server 2014 and 2016, on advanced servers, and configured following Microsoft best practices.

Production level support for onsite and offshore - On Call 24/7 environment.

Configured Transparent Data Encryption and Dynamic Data Masking.

EDUCATION

KiawitechIT Academy - Texas 01/2016 - 02/2017

Database Administration

University of Buea - Cameroon 09/2011- 12/2015

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Minor in Health Informatics

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Certified

Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (AZ-104)- In progress

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