Certified Azure SQL DBA & Administrator

Samsimbom Nkesa

Certified Azure Administrator MS SQL Server DBA

Tel: +1-443-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** Rosenberg, Texas, 77469 www.linkedin.com/in/samsimbom-nkesa PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SQL Server Database Administrator with 6 years of experience administering, developing, and maintaining on-premises and Azure SQL database environments. Strong expertise in database installation, configuration, upgrades, production database administration, performance monitoring, query optimization, backup and recovery, data integrity, and high availability solutions. Experienced in troubleshooting complex database issues, maintaining database security, supporting application performance, and managing database integrations and replication. Skilled in SQL Server architecture, database maintenance, data migration, disaster recovery, and operational continuity using Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Azure SQL services. Proficient in T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure Monitor, SQL Server Agent, and database automation, with strong analytical, problem- solving, and technical documentation skills.

SKILLS AND TOOLS

• Azure Cloud: Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure DNS, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell.

• Database Administration: SQL Server Installation/Configuration, Backup & Restore, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Index/Statistics Maintenance, DB Integrity Checks, Capacity Planning, Security (TDE, Always Encrypted, Data Masking), HA/DR (AlwaysOn AGs, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication), Oracle Installation/Setup, RMAN Backup and Recovery, Oracle Data Guard.

• Migration & DR: DMA, DMS, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), Export/Import, BACPAC, DACPAC, Lift-and-Shift, SQL Upgrades

(2016–2022), LTR & PITR Recovery.

• Automation & Scripting: SQL Agent Jobs, Ola Hallengren Maintenance Solution, T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure CLI.

• Monitoring & Tools: Activity Monitor, Azure Monitor, Redgate SQL Monitor, Query Store, SSMS, SQL Profiler, DMVs, Extended Events, SQL Developer, Oracle Enterprise Manager.

• ETL & Reporting: SSIS/SSRS deployment, scheduling, troubleshooting.

• ITSM: ServiceNow, Jira.

• Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Software Engineering, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon. Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOR – Salem, OR

Database Administrator March 2025 – Present

• Installed, configured, upgraded, and maintained SQL Server 2016–2022 production database environments, ensuring database availability, stability, and operational reliability.

• Designed and implemented database backup and recovery strategies aligned with RPO/RTO requirements, performing regular restore testing to ensure data integrity and recoverability. Samsimbom Nkesa

Certified Azure Administrator MS SQL Server DBA

Tel: +1-443-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** Rosenberg, Texas, 77469 www.linkedin.com/in/samsimbom-nkesa

• Configured and maintained high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering, minimizing database downtime and supporting continuity of operations.

• Monitored database performance using DMVs, Extended Events, and execution plan analysis, identifying bottlenecks and implementing query optimization and performance tuning improvements.

• Maintained database security and integrity through TDE, Always Encrypted, role-based access controls, and database integrity checks to protect sensitive production data.

• Automated database maintenance, backup operations, and administrative processes using SQL Server Agent Jobs and maintenance plans, improving operational efficiency and consistency.

• Maintained technical documentation, database configurations, and operational procedures while collaborating with application and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot database issues and support reliable database operations. UpTech Consulting LLC – Houston, TX

Azure SQL Database Administrator March 2022 – February 2025

• Administered Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, performing installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backups, and production database maintenance.

• Configured and maintained database connectivity, firewall rules, VNets, private endpoints, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication to ensure secure database access and reliable communication between applications and databases.

• Implemented database security and data protection using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, Dynamic Data Masking, and auditing to maintain database confidentiality, integrity, and compliance.

• Managed database backup and recovery operations using automated backups, Point-in-Time Restore (PITR), Long-Term Retention (LTR), and disaster recovery procedures, ensuring data availability and recoverability.

• Configured and supported high availability and database replication solutions using Active Geo-Replication, Auto-Failover Groups, and Always On Availability Groups to minimize downtime and maintain application continuity.

• Monitored and optimized production database performance using Query Store, execution plans, index maintenance, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics, troubleshooting database contention and improving application query performance.

• Supported database migrations, data exchange, and integration activities using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), Data Migration Assistant (DMA), and backup/restore methods while maintaining database structures, synchronization, and operational documentation.

MINESEC – Douala, Cameroon

Junior MS SQL Server Database Administrator February 2020 – February 2022

• Assisted with SQL Server database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades, maintaining stable production database environments and ensuring adherence to database maintenance standards.

• Supported database migrations and data transfer activities using Data Migration Assistant (DMA), validating migrated databases to maintain data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.

• Monitored database health and performance using DMVs, SQL Profiler, and Activity Monitor, identifying performance bottlenecks and troubleshooting database-related issues.

• Implemented and maintained database backup jobs, recovery procedures, and maintenance plans using Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution to support data protection and recoverability.

• Collaborated with infrastructure teams to optimize server, virtual machine, storage, and database resource configurations, supporting database performance, availability, and scalability.

• Maintained technical documentation, database configurations, and operational procedures while participating in on-call support to troubleshoot database issues and ensure continuity of operations. Samsimbom Nkesa

Certified Azure Administrator MS SQL Server DBA

Tel: +1-443-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** Rosenberg, Texas, 77469 www.linkedin.com/in/samsimbom-nkesa

• Configured and administered SQL Server Log Shipping and Replication to support database availability, disaster recovery, and reporting environments while improving reporting workloads and database performance. REFERENCES

• Available upon request.

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