Senior SQL Server DBA - 11+ Years Expert In On-Prem/Cloud Mso, Hybrid

CHANDU MOVVA

********@*****.*** +1-636-***-**** O'Fallon, MO 63368

Summary

Experienced SQL Database Administrator with 11+ years of expertise managing and supporting large-scale SQL Server environments, including on-premises, cloud (Azure SQL MI/DB), and hybrid architectures. Skilled in performance tuning, HA/DR, backup/recovery, security, migrations, and automation. Proficient in T-SQL, PowerShell, SSIS, and ETL workflows, delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions aligned with business goals. Adept at leading upgrades, cloud migrations, and troubleshooting complex production issues while ensuring 99.9% uptime and regulatory compliance.

Signature Strengths

Skill Type

Skill Name

Database

SQL Server 2022,2019, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2014, 2008 R2(SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), ETL, Oracle 12C

Cloud Technologies

Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance)

Languages

T-SQL, PowerShell

OS

Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2,2016

Tools

SSMS, Database Tuning Advisor, Microsoft Clustering Services (MSCS), SSIS, SSRS

Monitoring Tools

Grafana, SCOM, SQL Profiler, Extended Events

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Key Responsibilities as SQL Server DBA:

SQL Server Installation, Configuration, Upgrades & Migrations

High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Always-On AG, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Azure Geo-Replication)

Backup & Recovery Strategies (Full, Differential, Transaction Log, PITR)

AWS RDS for SQL Server Administration (Provisioning, Patching, Monitoring, Backup & Restore)

SQL Server Replication – Transactional, Snapshot, and Merge

Performance Tuning (Query Store, DMVs, Execution Plans, Index Optimization, Statistics Maintenance)

Database Security & Compliance (RBAC, Azure AD Authentication, TDE, Data Masking, Auditing)

Cloud Migrations & Hybrid Architectures (Azure SQL MI, Backup/Restore, DMA, Azure DMS)

Operational Reporting & Documentation (RCA, Health Dashboards, Incident Trend Analysis)

Professional Career

Verizon O’Fallon, MO, USA May/2025 – Present

Senior Database Administrator

Administered SQL Server environments (2005–2022) across on-premises, Azure SQL DB, and Managed Instances.

Designed, implemented, and supported SQL Server Replication (Transactional & Snapshot) across distributed environments.

Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions, including Always-On AGs, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, and Azure Geo-Replication, achieving 99.9% uptime.

Migrated on-prem SQL Server databases to Azure SQL MI using DMA and Azure DMS with minimal downtime.

Performed enterprise-scale database upgrades (SQL 200*-****-**** 2019 2022) with compatibility analysis, testing, and post-upgrade tuning.

Automated DBA tasks, infrastructure provisioning, and backups using PowerShell and T-SQL, improving efficiency by 50%.

Optimized database performance using Query Store, DMVs, Execution Plans, Extended Events, indexing strategies, and statistics maintenance, reducing query times by 45%.

Built and maintained SSIS packages and ETL workflows, improving data load efficiency by 40%.

Implemented security controls: RBAC, Azure AD authentication, TDE, and auditing for compliance.

Conducted DR drills, failover testing, and proactive database monitoring using Grafana, SCOM, and SQL Profiler.

Generated operational reports, dashboards, incident trends, and RCA documentation for stakeholders.

Analyzed and optimized ORM-generated SQL (Entity Framework) by rewriting inefficient queries and reducing excessive database calls

Analyzed wait statistics (CXPACKET, PAGEIOLATCH, LCK waits) to identify system bottlenecks

Analyzed and optimized ORM-generated SQL (Entity Framework) by rewriting inefficient queries and reducing excessive database calls

Supported CI/CD pipelines for database deployments using version-controlled scripts and automated release processes

Tech Mahindra May/2021 – March/2025

Senior Database Administrator

Managed ~900 SQL Server instances, databases ranging from 2GB to 2TB.

Executed SQL Server installations, patching, upgrades, and large-scale migrations with zero downtime.

Administered security, access control, jobs, alerts, maintenance plans, and disk space.

Performed side-by-side migrations of multi-terabyte databases using Log Shipping and Mirroring.

Developed SSIS packages for data ingestion, reporting, and analytics.

Provided 24 7 support for production, development, and test servers.

Conducted fragmentation remediation, index rebuilds, statistics updates, and DB refreshes.

DXC March/2020 - December/2020

Senior Database Administrator

Supported Azure SQL Managed Instances, VM backups, and DR drills.

Troubleshot performance and concurrency issues in production.

Tuned transaction isolation levels (READ COMMITTED, SNAPSHOT) to reduce blocking and improve concurrency

Managed incident, change, and service requests with SLA adherence.

Maintained incident records, KB articles, and collaborated with customers for audits.

Pitney Bowes October/2017 - February/2020

Database Administrator

Migrated SQL Server 2008/2012 2016, implemented HA/DR solutions (Always-On AG, Mirroring, Replication, Log Shipping).

Resolved parameter sniffing issues using OPTION (RECOMPILE), query hints, and plan guides

Performed performance tuning with DMVs, Profiler, DTA, and Performance Counters.

Implemented table partitioning, in-memory tables, and snapshot isolation.

Automated SQL Server administration tasks and provided 24 7 production support.

Avon Technologies September/2015 - October/2017

Associate Database Administrator

Installed, configured, and supported SQL Server 2008/2012 (standalone & clustered).

Managed backups, restores, DR planning, log shipping, mirroring, and replication.

Monitored alerts, jobs, disk space, and database health.

Supported SQL Server 2000/2005 migrations and provided on-call production support.

SKS Microfinance March/2014 - September/2015

Associate Database Administrator

Administered SQL Server 2008/2012 (standalone & clustered) environments.

Performed backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring, and replication.

Supported database refreshes, environment standardization, and 24 7 operations.

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Technology (ECE): Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India 05/2012

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