SQL Server DBA & Data Analytics Professional

COMEBRIGHT FONDEH

Baltimore, Maryland

667-***-**** ****************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/comebrightfondeh

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven SQL Database Administrator and Data Analytics professional with experience supporting enterprise database environments across financial and business sectors. Skilled in Microsoft SQL Server administration, database security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, reporting, and disaster recovery planning. Experienced in developing and optimizing T-SQL scripts, database maintenance plans, and data reporting solutions. Strong understanding of data analytics, business intelligence, database optimization, and cybersecurity concepts. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and collaborative problem-solving in fast-paced technical environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Database Administration

Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2019/2022, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery Planning, Performance Tuning & Optimization, Database Monitoring, Maintenance Plans, SQL Agent Jobs, Query Optimization, High Availability Solutions, Database Security, Log Shipping, Replication

Programming & Reporting

T-SQL, SQL Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Dashboard Development, Microsoft Excel Reporting & Analytics

Security & Systems

Active Directory, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Dynamic Data Masking (DDM), Access Control & Permissions, Windows Server, ServiceNow, Redgate Monitoring Tools

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SQL Database Administrator

XCELLIGEN INC

October 2024 – Present

Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting enterprise business applications and reporting systems.

Monitor database performance using SQL Profiler, Query Store, Extended Events, and Redgate monitoring tools.

Configure and maintain database backup, recovery, and maintenance strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.

Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures to improve system performance and response times.

Develop and maintain T-SQL scripts, functions, triggers, and views for reporting and operational support.

Integrate Power BI reporting solutions to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.

Support database migrations, upgrades, patching, and deployment activities across development and production environments.

Implement database security controls including user access management, role assignments, and data protection techniques.

Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and analytics teams to support mission-critical database operations.

Troubleshoot database connectivity, blocking, deadlocking, and performance-related issues.

SQL Database Administrator

Synchrony Bank

October 2022 – October 2024

Supported SQL Server databases within secure financial services environments ensuring system reliability and performance.

Conducted scheduled backups, restorations, and disaster recovery procedures in accordance with business requirements.

Created and maintained SQL Server maintenance plans, monitoring jobs, and database automation tasks.

Assisted with database security initiatives, including data masking, encryption, permissions management, and access controls.

Worked closely with development and reporting teams to support data analysis and reporting requirements.

Published and maintained reports and dashboards using Power BI for operational and business reporting.

Performed database refreshes and data validation across development, testing, and production environments.

Optimized database performance through index maintenance, query tuning, and monitoring activities.

Supported Active Directory account management and user access provisioning processes.

MS SQL Database Administrator

Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union

Cameroon, Central Africa

October 2021 – September 2022

Implemented backup and recovery strategies aligned with organizational Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) requirements.

Configured and maintained Microsoft SQL Server databases to support secure banking operations and reporting activities.

Monitored database health, performance, and availability to ensure operational stability and data integrity.

Implemented database security using user provisioning, permissions management, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and Dynamic Data Masking (DDM).

Performed SQL Server upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance activities.

Created maintenance plans and automated jobs for backups, index optimization, and routine monitoring tasks.

Troubleshot database performance issues, connectivity problems, and query-related inefficiencies.

Worked collaboratively with IT teams to support application deployment and database operations.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland Global Campus

Master of Science - Data Analytics

The University of Bamenda

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science

CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

CompTIA Security+

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