Bethlehem Desta
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Executive Profile
Accomplished SQL DBA and Power BI Developer with 7+ years of experience designing, developing and deploying data-driven solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Proficient in delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics, Performance optimization, and interactive visualization. Expertise in high-transaction, 24/7 database environments with a strong focus on operational efficiency, data integrity, and business intelligence solutions.
Strategic Data Integration & ETL Development
Data Modeling & DAX (Data Analysis
Expressions)
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Azure Data Solutions & Snowflake
Data Design, Administration and Security
Advanced Reporting & Visualization
Azure Synapse
Business Intelligence
Experience
Power BI Developer / SQL DBA Sugar Hill Consultants Atlanta, GA (Remote) \ 2019 – Present
- Developed comprehensive dashboards by integration data from SQL Server, Azure, data warehouses, excel and Google Analytics, resulting in improved decision-making.
- Improved dashboard usability by implementing interactive visualizations resulting in an increase in user engagement.
- Designed interactive Visualization to enhance dashboard usability for the health care department and Electronic Medical Systems, improving department efficiency.
- Reduced issue resolution time by 24 hours through the development of key performance Indicators (KPIs) dashboards and real-time performance tracking.
- Lead database security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Optimized data structures within Azure Data Lake for scalability and performance, reducing query execution times and improving scalability.
- Provided group and individual Power BI training, improving organizational data literacy and self-service BI adoption.
- Guided users on Power BI adaptation, offering ongoing support and troubleshooting to improve user satisfaction and efficiency.
Microsoft SQL DBA Intelliswift (National Credit Union Association contractor) Alexandria, VA \ 2018– 2019
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting activities for data warehouse and BI platform on Azure and resolved issues.
- Configured and maintained database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.
- Developed and implemented backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Monitored database performance, troubleshoot slow queries, and optimize indexing and execution plans.
- Monitored database performance and implemented tuning strategies to ensure optimal performance in cloud environments.
- Utilized Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing and ETL processes.
- Assisted in daily database operations, including backup, restores, and user management. 2
- Designed and implemented database services, including stored procedures, replication setups, and schema optimization for enhanced reporting.
- Monitored server resource utilization and enforced robust backup and recovery procedures to ensure data security and availability.
- Defined scalable data schemas to support high-performance historical reporting and near-time data feeds. Microsoft SQL DBA Infozen (Department of Homeland Security contractor) Bethesda, MD \ 2016 – 2017
- Delivered critical database administration support for DHS’s USCIS initiatives, achieving seamless IT transformations.
- Participated in database upgrades and patch management to ensure system integrity.
- Conducted performance tuning and configuration for production servers to ensure minimal downtime.
- Developed backup strategies and deployment scripts to align with government standards and audit requirements.
- Produced ER diagrams and schema updates to maintain data integrity and performance benchmarks.
- Designed complex databases, tables, stored procedures, views, triggers and other database objects as well as ETL solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/ Health administration Oklahoma Christean University – Oklahoma City, OK
University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond, OK
Technology Snapshot
Power BI tools: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) Power Query Performance Analyzer SAP BusinessObjects Tabular Editor DataFlows Data Transformation services Microsoft SQL Server tools: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Database Engine Tuning Advisor SQL Server Data tools (SSDT)