Napoleon Ebue MSSQL DBA with 6+ Years Experience

NAPOLEON EBUE

MSSQL Server Database Administrator

Email: *************@*****.*** Phone: +1-832-***-**** LinkedIn CAREER OBJECTIVES

• Database Administrator with over 6 years of hands-on experience managing both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. Specialized in Microsoft SQL Server (versions 2008R2 through 2022) with strong expertise in installation, configuration, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.

• Skilled in managing SQL Server on Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Managed Instances) and leading migrations from on-prem to cloud with minimal downtime. Proven experience with Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication, and clustering to ensure data resilience and business continuity.

• Designed and deployed robust ETL solutions using SSIS, Talend, and Power BI, integrating data from diverse sources

(Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Excel, Access) into Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage.

• Adept in query tuning, T-SQL development, and implementing automated maintenance tasks like index management and statistics updates. Implemented enterprise-grade security using TDE, Always Encrypted, Dynamic Data Masking, and Azure Entra ID, ensuring data protection across cloud and hybrid setups.

• Experienced in Data Warehousing, OLAP technologies, Power BI dashboards, and scalable data model design using Snowflake. Led SQL Server migrations and performance optimization projects, achieving better system stability and faster query execution across environments.

CORE TECHNOLOGIES:

SQL Server (2008R2–2022), Azure (IaaS, PaaS), Always On, Replication, T-SQL, SSIS, Power BI, Talend, ETL, Snowflake, OLAP, Entra ID, TDE, Dynamic Data Masking, High Availability & Disaster Recovery, Data Lake. SKILLS

Languages: T-SQL, Windows CMD, PowerShell, Shell Scripting RDBMS: SQL Server 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008/R2 Database Tools: MS Azure, SSMS, SSIS, SSRS, SharePoint, Index Tuning Advisor, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, Activity Monitor, DMVs & DMFs, Policy Based Management, Resource Governor, DMA (Data Migration Assistance), Azure Database Migration Service, OEM 13c, AWS, RDS, EC2. Third Party Tools: IDERA, Red Gate, Commvault, Jira, ServiceNow. EDUCATION

• Bachelors in computer science.

• MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer.

WORK EXPERIENCE

INNOVATIONHQ SINCE JUL 2022

SQL Server Database Administrator

• Provided 24/7 production support for critical SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and minimal downtime across development, QA, and production systems.

• Installed, configured, and maintained SQL Server versions 2008 through 2022, adhering to industry standards for performance, scalability, and security.

• Performed regular backup and recovery operations using native tools, ensuring point-in-time recovery and business continuity. Executed routine performance tuning and query optimization, addressing slow-running queries, missing indexes, and inefficient T-SQL code.

• Configured and managed Always On Availability Groups, Replication, and Log Shipping to support high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Designed and implemented automated maintenance plans for index optimization, statistics updates, and database integrity checks.

• Developed and optimized stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers to support application requirements and streamline data access. Led SQL Server upgrade projects (e.g., SQL 2005 to 2016), using both in-place and side-by-side migration strategies to ensure compatibility and minimize disruption.

• Collaborated with developers and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot application-related database issues, improving system reliability and performance.

• Participated in security audits, applying best practices such as role-based access control, encryption (TDE, Always Encrypted), and dynamic data masking.

• Assisted in basic Azure SQL provisioning and administration tasks, including Managed Instance setup and on-prem to cloud migration using backup & restore.

• Documented system configurations, database schemas, and standard procedures to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.

EJWARDS NOV 2020 – JUN 2022

SQL Server Database Administrator

• Skilled in setting up and managing Logical SQL Servers, elastic pools, and databases in Azure SQL Database (PaaS) to optimize resource utilization, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

• Experienced in SQL Server installation and configuration across versions 2008R2 through 2022 in both on-premises and Azure IaaS/PaaS environments, adhering to best practices for security, availability, and performance.

• Proficient in managing authentication, logins, and role-based access control (RBAC) within Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances, enforcing compliance with organizational security standards.

• Utilize Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and SQL Insights for proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance diagnostics across cloud-based databases.

• Implement automated tuning, Query Store, and index management features in Azure to improve workload performance and resource optimization.

• Perform data migration, import/export, and integration tasks using Azure Data Factory, SSIS, and BACPAC/BCP utilities, enabling seamless movement of structured data across environments.

• Develop and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions to support application logic and enhance query performance.

• Design and implement robust ETL workflows using SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and Azure Synapse Analytics for enterprise data warehousing and reporting needs.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) through Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, backup/restore strategies, and monitoring of Always On configurations.

• Configure Database Mail, SQL Server Agent Jobs, and Operator Alerts for automated task management and proactive system failure responses.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum teams, managing incidents and service requests through ServiceNow and adhering to ITIL- based change management processes.

• Perform regular patching, updates, and security hardening for both on-prem and cloud-hosted SQL Servers, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

• Provide technical support and root cause analysis for SQL Server-related incidents, resolving issues impacting database performance or availability.

• Familiar with Spring Boot Microservices for modular applications and responsive front-end development using Bootstrap and Media Queries in data-driven environments.

• Maintain detailed documentation, including database schemas, security policies, deployment steps, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.

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