Database Analyst

SQL Database Administrator

Professional Summary

Experienced SQL Database Administrator with a strong Microsoft technology background specializing in database performance optimization, high availability, cloud integration, and enterprise data environments. Proven expertise in managing complex SQL Server infrastructures, supporting data warehouse architectures, and ensuring database reliability, security, and scalability across cloud and on-premises platforms.

Core Technical Skills

Database Platforms : Microsoft SQL Server (Administration & Development)

Cloud Technologies : Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric

Database Automation & Modeling : WhereScape

Data Replication & Integration : HVR (on-prem replication), Fivetran (cloud ingestion)

Performance & Optimization : Query tuning, index optimization, execution plan analysis, ETL performance tuning

High Availability & Maintenance : Backup / recovery strategies, patching, monitoring, disaster recovery planning

Data Warehousing : Enterprise data warehouse architecture, star and snowflake schemas, ODS and data marts

Reporting & BI Support : Power BI, SSRS

Integration Support : ERP, CRM, WMS, E-commerce and other enterprise systems

Key Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server environments in both on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructures.

Perform SQL Server patching, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance to ensure system stability and security compliance.

Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure high availability and business continuity.

Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks through advanced tuning techniques.

Optimize ETL processes and reporting queries to improve performance and scalability of enterprise data solutions.

Support enterprise data warehouse environments, including schema design, indexing strategies, and storage optimization.

Manage database replication technologies to ensure reliable data movement across systems and environments.

Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to support database-related initiatives and enhancements.

Maintain database documentation including data models, ER diagrams, and data dictionaries.

Provide on-call support for production database environments and troubleshoot critical issues as needed.

Evaluate and recommend improvements in database architecture, automation, and monitoring tools.

Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for database best practices and performance standards.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

3–5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.

Experience supporting data warehouse platforms and BI / reporting systems.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in deadline-driven environments.