Sql Server Database Administrator

George Moayi

SQL Server Database Administrator

Rosenberg, TX 77471 +1-979-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/georgemoayi SUMMARY

Results-driven and highly analytical Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience managing over 300+ production databases across 30 instances, ensuring 99.9% uptime and seamless disaster recovery. Expertise in SQL Server 2000-2022, high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) solutions, and database security management (TDE, DDM, Active Directory integration). Proven success in optimizing database performance, achieving a 50% CPU reduction and 40% response time improvement. Proficient in virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware) and executing critical projects, including large-scale database upgrades, performance tuning, and cloud migrations. SKILLS

Database Design & Architecture Query Performance Optimization SQL Server Security & Compliance High Availability

& Disaster Recovery Cloud Database Management (Azure, AWS RDS) SQL Server Installation & Configuration Backup

& Restore Strategies Indexing & Query Optimization Server & Storage Management ETL Development (SSIS, Data Warehousing) Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, T-SQL) Troubleshooting & Performance Monitoring Database Migration & Upgrades Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Disaster Recovery Planning Technical Skills

Databases: SQL Server (2000-2022), Azure SQL Database, MySQL Languages: T-SQL, PowerShell

Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, VMware, Hyper-V

BI & Reporting: SSIS, SSRS, Power BI

Security & Compliance: TDE, Always Encrypted, MFA, Active Directory Integration Technical Expertise: SQL Server PowerShell High Availability Performance Tuning Security Compliance Database Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Database Administrator KiawiTechIT Consulting Services, Stafford, TX 12/2020 - Present

• Ensured 99.9% uptime for 300+ production databases across 30 instances using Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and automated failover protocols.

• Improved response times by 40% through SQL Profiler-based query optimization and automated index maintenance.

• Upgraded 30 SQL Server instances from 2016 to 2019 Enterprise Edition with zero data loss, ensuring seamless continuity.

• Secured data for 1,000+ users by implementing multi-layered security frameworks, including Active Directory authentication and Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

• Led migration of 20+ databases to Azure SQL, reducing operational costs by 25%.

• Cut CPU utilization by 50% and improved query execution times by 35% using automated monitoring tools.

• Achieved a 5-minute Recovery Point Objective (RPO) by deploying Always On Availability Groups for high availability.

• Automated 70% of routine DBA tasks using 100+ stored procedures and maintenance plans.

• Led SQL Server patch cycles for 30 instances, achieving a 99.99% success rate.

• Provided 24/7 on-call support, troubleshooting critical database performance issues. SQL Server Database Administrator Cutco Corporation, NY 08/2019 – 11/2020

• Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions, ensuring 99.99% uptime.

• Led migration of on-prem SQL databases to Azure SQL and Managed Instances, cutting infrastructure costs by 30%.

• Achieved a 70% improvement in query execution speed through query tuning and database optimization.

• Configured SQL Server security policies, enforcing TDE, Always Encrypted, MFA, and Data Masking for compliance.

• Developed and automated backup and recovery strategies, minimizing data loss risks.

• Automated 50% of DBA tasks with PowerShell scripting.

• Provided mentorship to junior DBAs, strengthening team expertise. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration University of The People, Pasadena CA PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Reduced database downtime by 99.99% through Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery planning.

• Improved system performance by 40%, optimizing T-SQL queries and indexing strategies.

• Reduced manual effort by 50% through automation and PowerShell scripting.

• Migrated 20+ databases to Azure SQL, cutting operational costs by 25%.

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