MS SQL Server Administration: Extensive hands-on experience in managing MS SQL Server databases.
Database Management: Expertise in managing multi-terabyte databases.
Backup & Recovery: Proficient in setting up, monitoring, and testing backup and recovery techniques.
Database Performance Optimization: Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in SQL Server.
HADR Configuration: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) configurations, including Always On and replication.
Physical Database Design: Solid understanding of physical database design concepts.
SQL Server Installation & Upgrades: Proficient in installing and upgrading SQL Server environments.
Replication Management: Hands-on experience with SQL Server replication.
Process Documentation: Ability to review and update process documentation periodically.
24x7 Production Support: Experience providing round-the-clock support for critical production systems.
Team Management: Excellent skills in managing and reviewing team performance, providing feedback, and handling escalations.
Client Communication: Strong ability to manage client communications and escalations.
Multi-tasking & Context-switching: Ability to handle multiple tasks and switch contexts effectively between different teams and activities.
Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and fixing database issues.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability: Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.
8-10 years of experience in SQL Server in a production environment.