AARATHI

SUMMARY:
7 + Years of experience as a SQL SERVER DBA, in MS SQL Server
2008 R2 / 2008/ 2005 Database Administrator at multiple client
locations.
Installation and configuration of MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008
on new Production and test Servers with latest Security updates
involving Service packs and security patches.
Excellent understanding of client server based applications.
Proven ability in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization and
Running Database.
Experience in Database Backup, Recovery and Disaster Recovery
procedures.
Export or import data from other data sources
Configured Log shipping to create stand by environment.
Coordinated with the management to discuss business needs and
designed database solutions accordingly
Knowledge in Replication
Excellent documentation skill of standards, routine procedures,
issues
Supports multiple servers and multiple databases of medium to high
complexity.
Performance monitoring, including system-level monitoring and
application code profiling
Involved in the process of UPGRADATION / MIGRATION SQL Server
2005 to SQL Server 2008 using side-by-side up gradation
Database consistency checks using DBCC utilities and server
connectivity.
Experience in Capacity planning, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery,
trouble shooting, backup and restore procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a
team and as an individual
Implemented & managed database clustering (Active/Passive &
Active/Active),
Fail over and load balance technologies as per client requirement.
A well-organized, goal-oriented, highly motivated effective team
member with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating Systems : Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2008 / 2005
Databases
: MS SQL Server 2008 R2 /2008

Database Tools : SSMS, SQL, SQL Profiler, SQL Jobs, Backup Server,
Replication server.
Languages
: Java, C++, C
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EPromptus Inc. Southfield, MI
March
2015 - Till Date
Role: SQL Server DBA
Description: ePromptus, Inc. is a rapidly growing global leader in Web
Development, Mobile Web & Application Development. EPromptus provide IT
solutions that companies rely on to make their businesses more efficient,
cost-effective and profitable under any conditions.
Responsibilities:
Developed Database for Marketing Campaign Manager (MCM),
Template Manager, and Admin Manager. The Template manager
includes various templates for claims processing notifications;
Regularly monitor and identify blocking issues.
Worked on performance tuning of stored procedures using execution
plans and implemented appropriate indexes to improve performance of
stored procedures and SQL queries.
Creating Database Maintenance Plans for the Performance of SQL
Server which covers
Database Integrity Checks, Update Database Statistics and Reindexing. Improved the Scalability and Manageability of large tables by
creating Table Partitions and maintained Data Consistency and Data
Integrity by applying various constraints like Primary Key, Foreign Key,
Unique, Check, and Default;
Set Physical Security of SQL Server, to prevent unauthorized users
from accessing the servers;
Created Scheduled maintenances and backup procedures to the
database as a disaster recovery method.
Designed Extraction Transformation and Loading (ETL) process to
source and scrub data in a landing temporary table as well as legacy
data sources using SSIS in SQL server 2008 R2;
Well versed with different components of SSIS (Control Flow, Data Flow
and Connection Manager) while extensively using different kinds of
Containers, Control Flow Tasks and various Transformations under data
flow tasks;
Worked extensively on high availability and disaster recovery
mechanisms available in SQL server mainly database mirroring and
log shipping
Created Master SSIS packages in order to execute a set of packages on
a timely basis and deployed those packages using Manifest Files and

Import/Export Wizard so that the packages were available for use to

other team members;
Setting up and Troubleshooting Replication and Log shipping between
two or more servers with different configurations.
Developed analytical and transactional reports using SSRS 2008 such
as open rates, bounce rates, click rates, invalid rates, duplicate rate,
opt out rate. Developed reports based on OLAP cubes. Developed ETL
process monitoring reports. Used Report Builder to develop ad-hoc
reporting;
Used SSRS Reporting services (SSRS 2008 R2/2008) to write complex
formulas and to query database to generate different types of reports
(Drill Down, Drill Through, Linked, Sub-reports, and Parameterized) for
Business Intelligence.
Created views as required by front-end developer for easier
implementation on Java Server Pages and wrote instead-Of Triggers on
those views to provide efficient Data Manipulation.
Worked with SQL Server Agent to create the job and monitor closely for
job run.
Environment: MS SQL Server 2008 R2, SSIS, SSRS, Windows XP, Linux
Saviance Technologies, Troy, MI
Oct
2014 Mar 2015
Role: SQL server DBA
Description: Saviance Technologies is a US healthcare IT service provider
focusing on patient engagement with innovative products and solutions like
patient intake tablet, iHealthConnect Wellness Portal, mobile applications,
actionable analytics and ICD-10 testing services. Saviance offers services
and solutions that enable enterprises to achieve critical objectives.
Responsibilities:
Installed SQL Server 2008R2 on windows 2008R2 and migrated SSIS
packages.
Migrated databases from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008R2 and
SQL Server 2012.
Expertise in running Load Test using WAPT Tool, and Capturing Long
Running Querys in the profiler and Fine Tuning the Stored Process.
Monitored and modified Performance using execution plans with query
hints and Index tuning.
Experience with analyzing query plans, using extended Stored
Procedures, managing indexes and locks, troubleshooting deadlocks
and blocking, Checking the threshold values and baselines.
Performed Database Integrity Checks, Database Maintenance plans,
updated Database Statistics and performed Re-organizing, Rebuilding
the indexes at regular intervals for better performance.

Worked on all high availability's: Clustering, replication, database

mirroring and Log shipping
Working on Client/Server tools like SQL Server Enterprise Manager and
Query Analyzer to Administer SQL Server.
Incremental loading of dimensions, facts, error handling in SSIS.
Created Dynamic SSIS packages, to load Stage tables from text files.
Created SSIS/DTS packages for Finance application that would transfer
data among servers to perform other data transformations and
scheduled the same SSIS packages by creating the corresponding job
tasks.
Designed and implemented comprehensive Backup plan and disaster
recovery strategies Implemented.
Technical Analysis, Code Review, Implementation, 24 x 7 production
support.
Environment: MS SQL Server 2012/2008R2, SSIS, SQL Safe, BCP, SQL
Profiler, Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, Clustering. Windows 2003 and
Windows 2008R2 Server
Allianz Cornhill Information Services Pvt. Ltd, Kerala, INDIA
JAN 2012 Sep 2014
Role: SQL server DBA
Description: The aim of the project was to implement New Enterprise Data
Warehouse. Project involved gathering data and loading the data into the
Data warehouse after transforming the data.
Responsibilities:
Involved in installing and configuring SQL server 2005/2008 Enterprise
and Standard editions.
Worked on database migrations from SQL 2005 to SQL 2008/2008 R2
Handled tickets for routing database requests like backup/recovery,
database /object creation and database issues like connectivity errors,
transaction log issues, permission issues etc.
Responsible for routine backup/restores of SQL databases and regularly
monitoring application databases by running DBCC consistency checks
and resolve data corruption issues, if any.
To analyze long running slow queries and tune the same to optimize
application and system performance.
Rebuilding the indexes at regular intervals for better performance.
Designed and deployed reports using SQL Server 2008 Reporting
Services.
Worked in Active passive cluster environment
Environment: Windows 2003/2007, MS-SQL Server 2008/2008R2
KELTRON, Trivandrum, India
APRIL 2009 - DEC 2011

Role: Junior SQL Server DBA

Description: (Kerala State Electronics development Corporation Limited) is
a major manufacturer of wide range of electronic products in India.
Responsibilities:
Performed regular Database Maintenance task, Checking the disk
Defrag procedures in Development environment
Involved in Installation of SQL Server with Multiple instances, Service
packs
Assisted in Setup and troubleshooting Active/Passive Clustering for SQL
Server2005.
Configured Disaster Recovery solution using Log Shipping. Setup for
Snapshot and Transactional Replication between Servers, troubleshoot
and monitor Publishers, Distributors, and Subscribers
Used Index Tuning Advisor for Database performance for proper
indexes.
Environment:
SQL Server 2008/2008 R2.
AMSTECH CORPORATION, HYDERABAD, INDIA
May
2008 April 2009
Role: Junior SQL Server DBA
Description: Amstech Corporation provides software support to many
clients across the world. It is responsible for any issues for the client
throughout the SDLC.
Responsibilities:
Actively participated in gathering of User Requirement and System
Specification.
Identified, tested and resolved database performance issues to ensure
database optimization.
Created Views to facilitate easy user interface implementation and
triggers on them to facilitate consistent data entry into the database.
Automated databases maintenance plan using the DTS Packages.
Checks, update Database Statistics and Re-indexing.
Created reports from database onto excel spread sheet using DTS.
Wrote Stored Procedures to process employees requirement and
generating records between front end and back end.
Environment: MS SQL Server, Windows XP, TSQL