Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

NETSANET GEREMEW

Phone: 862-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/netsanet-g-8954ba126 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with 9+ years of hands-on experience architecting, optimizing, and securing enterprise database environments across on-prem, Azure, AWS, and Nutanix. Proven success executing large-scale data migrations, modernizing legacy systems, and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical applications. Skilled in performance tuning, automation, T-SQL optimization, cloud migrations, and end-to-end database lifecycle management. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, reducing downtime, and strengthening database resiliency, scalability, and security. Certifications

● Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Exam 70-462)

● SQL Server 2008 R2 DBA Training

● SSRS Training ( SQL Server )

● SSIS, Data Warehouse & ETL Development

● Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

● Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

● AWS Certified Database – Specialty

● ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

● Redgate Certified SQL DBA (Performance & Monitoring)

● Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server (2005–2022), Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS for SQL Server, EC2-hosted SQL Servers ETL / Data Integration: SSIS, DTS, BCP, Import/Export Wizard, Bulk Insert Scripting & Programming: SQL, T-SQL, PowerShell, Qlik, SAS Monitoring / Administration Tools: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Profiler, Query Store, Replication, Redgate Tools, SQL Sentry, Shavlik, Ivanti Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (SQL MI, SQL DB, Key Vault, DMS, DMA), AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003–2022, Nutanix AHV Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V

Storage & Infrastructure: SAN, RAID, S3 Storage, High Availability Clustering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Conduent – SQL Server Database Administrator - Florham Park, NJ Oct 2024 – Nov 2025

● Installed, configured, and maintained SQL Server across Dev, QA, and Production.

● Upgraded high-volume systems from SQL 2014 to SQL 2022 across clustered and standalone environments.

● Optimized complex T-SQL queries, indexes, and procedures to boost application performance.

● Designed HA/DR architectures using AlwaysOn AGs, Replication, and Log Shipping.

● Automated maintenance processes with PowerShell and SQL Agent jobs, reducing manual overhead.

● Implemented enterprise security: RBAC, auditing, encryption (TDE), and access governance.

● Led end-to-end migration of on-prem SQL databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance using DMS/DMA.

● Configured AlwaysOn AGs in Azure, automated validation checks, and tuned performance post-migration.

● Strengthened cloud security using Azure Key Vault and encryption policies.

● Monitored performance with Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, SQL Profiler, and native DMVs.

● Coordinated CI/CD support, validating database changes and aligning deployments with dev teams.

Western World Insurance / AIG – SQL Server DBA - Parsippany, NJ Mar 2022 – Sept 2024

● Managed SNOW incidents, changes, and problem tasks for all SQL environments.

● Installed and administered SQL Server 2014–2022 in clustered and standalone setups.

● Designed disaster recovery architectures aligned with business SLAs.

● Executed On-prem AWS migrations; resolved post-migration latency and compatibility issues

● Administered SQL Server security (logins, roles, PLP enforcement, TDE).

● Designed/maintained schema objects, referential integrity, and indexing standards.

● Performed regular DBCC checks, index maintenance, and 24 7 on-call support.

● Managed auditing, Resource Governor, PBM, and encryption with certificates.

● Supported AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Replication, and Mirroring for HA/DR.

● Tuned performance using SQL Sentry, Profiler, and execution plan analysis.

● Built SSIS packages, SSRS reports, and automated ETL processes.

● Created EC2 instances, configured RDS snapshots, CloudWatch alerts, and security groups.

Krasdale Foods Inc. – SQL Server DBA - White Plains, NY Aug 2021 – Feb 2022

● Migrated SQL databases to Azure, enabled geo-replication, configured elastic pools.

● Managed both IaaS and PaaS workloads (Azure SQL MI & SQL DB).

● Installed, configured, and upgraded SQL Server across multiple environments.

● Migrated SSIS/SSRS packages, reports, data sources, keys, and linked servers.

● Designed HA/DR using Log Shipping and Replication.

● Performed advanced performance tuning, index optimization, and corruption resolution.

● Managed VLDB workloads, partitioning, columnstore indexes, and resource governance.

● Updated statistics, defragmented indexes, and enforced maintenance plans.

● Monitored CPU, memory, IO contentions with Idera and SentryOne.

● Ensured backup health, executed restores, and documented recovery playbooks.

● Reviewed T-SQL code for performance and error-handling best practices. Credit Suisse – SQL Server Database Administrator - New York, NY Aug 2017 – July 2021

● Configured transactional replication to DB2 and created linked servers.

● Migrated databases to Nutanix, ensuring compatibility and stability post-migration.

● Built and maintained AlwaysOn AGs and two-node failover clusters.

● Automated jobs for monitoring, alerting, resource health, and data movement.

● Applied SQL patches, CUs, hotfixes, and tracked changes via documentation.

● Built SSRS reports and ETL flows supporting business intelligence initiatives.

● Conducted in-depth system assessments and delivered migration/modernization plans.

● Managed VLDBs (1TB+) using partitioning, compression, and multi-filegroup strategies.

● Designed and implemented robust backup strategies across environments.

● Developed SSIS packages for complex data integration workflows. PepsiCo – SQL Server Database Administrator - Frisco, TX Dec 2016 – July 2017

● Configured transactional replication, mirroring, and HA for Prod, QA, and Dev.

● Provided 24 7 production support for critical SQL systems.

● Led major migration from SQL 2005 2008R2 2012.

● Developed stored procedures, views, triggers, indexing strategies.

● Handled backups, restores, disaster recovery readiness.

● Tuned performance using profiler, trace flags, and execution plans.

● Administered permissions, roles, authentication, and audit controls.

● Set up and monitor SQL/database mail for proactive reporting.

● Managed SSIS import/export operations and SQL Agent schedules. CORE SKILLS

● SQL Server 2005–2022 Installation, Configuration & Administration

● AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, Log Shipping, Mirroring

● Azure SQL MI, Azure SQL DB, AWS RDS, EC2, S3

● Performance Tuning (DMVs, Execution Plans, Indexing, Profiler)

● T-SQL Development, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers

● Backup/Restore Strategies, DR/BCP, Replication

● PowerShell Automation & Scripting

● SSIS, SSRS, ETL, Data Warehouse Support

● Redgate, SQL Sentry, Ivanti, SolarWinds DPA

● RBAC, TDE, Security Hardening, Auditing

● Capacity Planning, Monitoring, CI/CD Support

● Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V, SAN/RAID Storage

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● Master’s Degree – Stockholm University

Statistics & Information Science

● Bachelor’s Degree – Addis Ababa University

Statistics

RECENT PROJECTS EXECUTED

1. Azure SQL Managed Instance Migration & Modernization (2024)

● Designed and led the migration of high-volume on-prem SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance using DMA/DMS.

● Configured AlwaysOn AGs in Azure, implemented TDE with Key Vault integration, optimized schema for PaaS, and automated post-migration validation with PowerShell + T-SQL. Achieved higher performance, reduced infra cost, and seamless cutover with minimal downtime.

2. SQL Server 2014 SQL Server 2022 Enterprise Upgrade (Clustered + Standalone)

● Executed a full upgrade of production systems to SQL Server 2022 across clustered and non-clustered servers.

● Resolved deprecated features, optimized compliance/security settings, improved indexing strategies, and upgraded all Agent jobs, linked servers, SSIS packages, and reports. Delivered a stable, high-performing 2022 environment with zero data loss. 3. AWS Migration – On-Prem SQL Databases to EC2 + RDS (2023–2024)

● Migrated SQL environments from datacenter infrastructure to AWS EC2 and RDS.

● Handled server provisioning, IAM security, RDS snapshot management, CloudWatch monitoring, and re-architected backup/DR strategy using S3.

● Resolved post-migration latency issues, optimized queries for cloud IO characteristics, and modernized security roles and encryption policies. 4. High Availability Overhaul – AlwaysOn AGs, Log Shipping, DR Automation

● Designed and rebuilt HA/DR strategies at Conduent and AIG, including AlwaysOn AGs with multi-subnet clustering.

● Implemented automated failover testing, AG monitoring dashboards, synchronization validation scripts, and log-shipping-based DR for legacy systems.

● Reduced RTO/RPO gaps and increased DR readiness across multiple business units. 5. Enterprise Performance Tuning & Stabilization Initiative (2023–2024)

● Conducted deep optimization across multiple production environments using DMVs, Query Store, SQL Sentry, and Profiler.

● Identified top resource-consuming queries, redesigned indexes, partitioned VLDB tables, optimized T-SQL logic, and tuned SQL Agent jobs.

● Improved system throughput by 40%, stabilized CPU/IO utilization, and reduced deadlocks and blocking incidents.

Contact this candidate