Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Senior Programme Manager – Database Administration August 2022 – Present Programme Manager – Database Administration August 2022 – August 2023 Responsibilities & Achievements:  Manage enterprise-scale SQL Server environments supporting high-transaction government applications and citizen-facing systems.  Administer and maintain more than 2,000 production SQL Server databases with focus on availability, security, and operational stability.  Design, implement, and manage Always On Availability Groups and high availability solutions for critical applications.  Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, index maintenance, and workload analysis using DMVs and execution plans.  Lead database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity operations.  Develop and maintain PowerShell and T-SQL automation scripts for monitoring, maintenance, alerting, and operational efficiency.  Implement database security hardening and access control policies aligned with government compliance requirements.  Troubleshoot production incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to improve system reliability.  Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and application support teams to ensure stable production operations.

Senior Database Administrator / IT System Support Engineer August 2010 – July 2022 Responsibilities & Achievements:  Managed secure enterprise database infrastructure supporting operational and administrative systems within defense sector environments.  Administered Microsoft SQL Server databases with emphasis on high availability, security, backup management, and system reliability.  Supported critical production systems operating in 24/7 environments with strict uptime requirements.  Performed database installation, configuration, patching, maintenance, and performance optimization activities.  Participated in disaster recovery planning, backup validation, and emergency recovery operations.  Implemented database monitoring and preventive maintenance procedures to minimize operational disruptions.  Coordinated with infrastructure and application teams to support enterprise IT systems and resolve technical incidents.  Assisted in deployment and support of healthcare and laboratory information management systems across multiple operational locations.