AZZARA DJIBO

SQL Server Database Administrator

Tel: 832-***-****, Email: adual8@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

I am an experienced SQL Server DBA with over 4 years of experience, who can be relied upon to perform duties with passion and professionalism while ensuring that the goals of the company are met. I pay attention to detail and have solid working experience in managing large databases, Backup/Restore, Migration, Configuring and managing HADR solutions, Performance Tuning and Data Security. I possess a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving. I like to add that I work well both as an individual contributor and as a team player and have an aptitude for learning

Experience

Whataburger

MS SQL Server Database Administrator March 2020 – Present Responsibilities

• Installed and configured SQL Server 2016, 2019 following best practices, applied service pack.

• Finding DMV queries to answer questions about server-level performance

• Design and Implement backup/restore strategy following company's SLA

• Use Data Migration Assistant to perform vertical and horizontal migration.

• Administering SQL Server security by Creating User Logins with appropriate roles

• Automate my jobs, system updates, reducing manual efforts by 10% in a week.

• Implement HADR solutions; AlwaysOn, Traditional Failover Cluster, Log Shipping and replication for business uptime and continuity by keeping the business downtime to minimum.

• Maintained database security using Transparent Data Encryption, Always Encrypted and Dynamic Data Masking.

• Create a Pro-Active, self-correcting environment with alerts and notifications.

• Documenting my work systematically and practiced knowledge sharing policy.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after hours issues and planned work

• SQL Server 2008/2012/2016/2017 Administration

• Reviewing and optimizing virtual machines environment

• Reviewing and optimizing storage

• Responsible to monitor and troubleshooting HADR solutions.

• Upgrading SQL instances from lower versions and editions to higher versions and editions.

• Daily Health Check of my environment.

• Capacity planning and baselining.

AZZARA DJIBO

SQL Server Database Administrator

Tel: 832-***-****, Email: adual8@r.postjobfree.com 2

Polytex Fibers

Jr MS SQL Server Database Administrator April 2018 – February 2020 Responsibilities

● Installed and configured different versions of SQL Server.

● Implement and enforce security for all the SQL Server Databases.

● Performance monitoring using windows tools, SQL inbuilt tools and 3 rd

party monitoring tools.

• Upgrading SQL 2008 to 2016 in our environment

• Setting up always On and replication.

• Windows and SQL patching.

• Reviewing and optimizing storage.

• Responding to ticket queue following priority as per the SOP and SLA.

• Refreshing database copies from production to lower environments; Test, Staging, Dev, UAT.

• Enforcing database security using logins, users, roles mapping, audits, and Encryptions.

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

• Configured High Availability Solution- Always On Cluster, Traditional Failover Clustering, and Log Shipping and replication.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive Back up and disaster recovery strategies according to company’s SLA.

● Automation of DBA Tasks and monitoring

● Capacity planning and resource allocation.

● Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues. Somika Ltd

IT Sales Representative

Responsibilities June 2015 – March 2018

• Keeping informed on technical product specifications and functionalities.

• Developing a sales strategy and setting sales targets.

• Consulting with IT developers and management on product offerings.

• Identifying marketing opportunities and developing sales leads.

• Assessing potential clients' IT needs and recommending products.

• Preparing and delivering sales pitches and product demonstrations.

• Negotiating sales and service renewal contracts, as well as discounts and warranties.

• Initiating after-sales technical support based on client requirements and feedback.

• Tracking sales targets and documenting sales performance metrics.

• Ensuring competitiveness by analyzing and researching industry trends. AZZARA DJIBO

SQL Server Database Administrator

Tel: 832-***-****, Email: adual8@r.postjobfree.com 3

Education And Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

• 180+ hours Advanced training program in SQL Server 2016, SQL server 2017 Administration, SQL server 2019 Administration, TSQL Programming

Certifications:

• MTA Database Fundamentals certified

• Pursuing AZ104: Microsoft Azure Database Administration SKILLS

● Installation and Configuration of MS SQL Server versions from 2008 to 2019 following best practices in standalone and Cluster environment.

● Performance Tuning & Monitoring using windows, Activity monitor, performance monitor, SQL inbuilt tools DTA, Extended Events,, query store and 3 rd

party monitoring tools ( Red

gate, Solar Winds).

● Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting HADR solutions (Always On Availability, Failover Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping.

● Database designing and modifications, Migration, patching, and partitioning.

● Designing Backup strategy, Disaster recovery drills,

● Index fragmentation management, integrity checks, statistics update.

● Managing Logins and Permission for a multi-user on windows and SQL level.

● Configuring Transparent Data Encryption, Dynamic Data Masking and Always Encrypted

● Detail oriented, Strong analytical, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills, eager to learn.

● Documenting all my processes in a step- by -step manner to keep up with a good knowledge sharing policy within the team and the entire company. References

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