Database Administrator Sql Server

LUKMAN A. SALAMI

Senior Database Administrator & Cloud Solutions Architect

***********@*****.*** 202-***-**** Austin, Texas

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Database Administrator with 15+ years of proven expertise delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Achieved 99.9% database uptime while managing 200+ production databases across multi-terabyte environments. Led successful Azure migrations reducing infrastructure costs by 35% and improved system performance by 40% through strategic optimization initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Database Technologies: SQL Server 2005-2022, Azure SQL Database, T-SQL, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric High Availability: Always On, Clustering, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, Replication Performance Optimization: Query Tuning, Index Optimization, Execution Plan Analysis DevOps & Tools: Azure DevOps, GitLab, JIRA, ServiceNow, Redgate, Idera Methodologies: DMAIC, Agile, SDLC, Disaster Recovery Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Database Administrator Cloud Integration Specialist Accenture - Mortgage Cadence Minneapolis, MN September 2015 – Present Key Achievements:

Reduced infrastructure costs by 35% through strategic migration of 85+ databases from on-premises SQL Server 2016/2019 to Azure SQL Database

Improved query performance by 45% across critical business applications serving 50,000+ daily users through advanced indexing strategies and query optimization Achieved 99.95% database uptime while managing 150+ production databases totaling 12TB+ data across mortgage processing systems

Eliminated 8 hours of manual processes daily by implementing automated backup validation and recovery testing procedures

Led cross-functional team of 5 professionals (3 remote, 2 onsite) ensuring 24/7 database operations with 15-minute response time SLA

Reduced system downtime by 60% through proactive implementation of Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering

Accelerated deployment cycles by 40% by establishing automated CI/CD pipelines for database schema changes using Azure DevOps

Technical Leadership:

Architected and deployed enterprise-scale SQL Server clusters supporting $2B+ annual mortgage volume

Designed disaster recovery solutions achieving RTO of 4 hours and RPO of 30 minutes across all critical systems

Implemented comprehensive database security framework ensuring SOX compliance and zero security incidents

Mentored 3 junior DBAs, with 100% achieving SQL Server certifications within 18 months Database Administrator L1

OfficeMax Atlanta, GA March 2010 – August 2015 Key Achievements:

Improved system performance by 50% through strategic index rebuilding and maintenance plan optimization across 40+ databases

Reduced data migration time by 70% by implementing streamlined ETL processes for Dev/QA/Production environments

Achieved zero data loss incidents over 5-year period through robust backup/recovery procedures and regular DR testing

Enhanced database security posture by implementing role-based access controls and audit procedures, passing all compliance audits

Reduced storage costs by 25% through database consolidation and archival strategies Eliminated 95% of manual monitoring tasks by implementing automated alerting and performance monitoring solutions

Process Improvements:

Established standardized database documentation and change management procedures adopted company-wide

Created automated performance monitoring dashboards reducing issue identification time from hours to minutes

Implemented transactional replication supporting real-time business intelligence reporting for executive dashboards

EDUCATION

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics & Finance December 2011 Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston, GA

Associate of Business Administration - Accounting December 2008 CERTIFICATIONS

Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA)

Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Database Platforms: Microsoft SQL Server (2005-2022), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance

Cloud Services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric Development Tools: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio, SQL Profiler, Extended Events

Monitoring & Performance: Redgate SQL Monitor, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, Dynamic Management Views

Security & Compliance: Always Encrypted, Transparent Data Encryption, Row Level Security, SQL Audit Integration Services: SSIS, Azure Data Factory, ETL/ELT Pipelines, Data Migration Services Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008-2022, Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) References and detailed project portfolio available upon request

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