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KRISTI SAINZ
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented Senior Database Administrator with more than 10 years Expertise and extensive knowledge of MS SQL Server 2016-2019 including Database Monitoring, Installation, Configuration, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Maintenance, Agent jobs, Query Store, Performance tuning and TSQL, Data Analytics, Dremio.
Certifications:
AZ900
SKILLS
Enterprise level Database Administration
High Availability/Disaster Recovery
Database Security/Encryption
Performance Optimization
Database Maintenance/Backup and Retrieval
Installation/Configuration
Database Upgrades/Migrations
Capacity Planning
Agile/Waterfall Methodologies
Service Now
Excellent Problem-solving skills
Excellent Communication skills
Data Analytics
Proficient in TSQL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR DATABASE ENGINEER, WELLSFARGO
Oct 2016 – Present
●Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle
environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
●Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including
monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of
performance, availability, and security.
●Implement a Business Continuity solution for the database environment,
including the installation and configuration of database software and
replication processes.
●Monitor and analyze database performance and ensure effective and
efficient utilization of database systems/processes.
●Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in realtime, providing
problem resolution end-to-end.
●Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document
changes.
●Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
●Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
●Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities
after hours.
●Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and
cross-training to other peers and team members.
●Recommend, test, and evaluate new technologies, software tools that
streamline processes.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 5, WACHOVIA CORP
Jan 1999 – To May 2005
As an Information Technology professional, we often wore many hats, but
working with teams and building customer relationships was an essential
part of my day-to-day duties.
Within our own technical team, we would be lead, and be lead on certain
projects, depending on the size and scope. Crosstraining and
communication among our teammates was a critical part of our success.
As a member of project teams for larger projects, we worked with other
Technical teams as well as project leaders and business analysts and to help
design, document and implement the best solutions to complex problems.
Core Competencies:
● Providing 24x7 support and remaining calm and offering ‘clear headed'
solutions in sometimes hectic situations.
● Project management and design, both as an individual contributor and a
project lead, depending on the size and scope.
● Proficient in all phases of Microsoft SQL 2000.
● Triaging application errors and providing support to application teams to
help fix code issues.
● Installing security fixes and vendor patches.
● Performing full MS SQL installs and upgrades.
● Proficient with other Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and
EDUCATION
HIGH POINT UNIVERISTY HIGH POINT, NC CIS
Graduated Cume Laude