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Experienced Azure Database Administrator with a strong background in managing, optimizing, and securing database systems in both on-premises and cloud environments. Skilled in Windows server administration, Azure cloud solutions, and database performance tuning. Adept at troubleshooting issues, implementing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring high availability of critical database systems. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Azure Database Administrator - DXC

Worked in an Agile delivery environment with experience in patch management, Windows and Linux server administration, Azure SQL Database administration, and infrastructure management.

• Worked in an Agile delivery environment, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to plan, execute, and track patching, upgrade, and maintenance activities in iterative sprint cycles.
• Supported end-to-end patch management for Windows Server and Linux systems, contributing to the planning, testing, coordination, and execution of monthly, quarterly, and emergency patch cycles aligned with approved maintenance windows and change management processes.
• Assisted in patching Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments, ensuring pre‑patch health checks, post‑patch validation, and rollback readiness to maintain system availability.
• Supported patching and maintenance of Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE) using native package managers and standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance and stability.
• Gained hands-on exposure to BigFix patch management activities, including supporting patch deployments, monitoring actions, reviewing baselines, tracking compliance results, and assisting in remediation of failed patches.
• Assisted with Windows and Linux operating system upgrades, supporting planning, execution, validation, and rollback activities to minimize downtime and risk.
• Worked closely with security teams to support vulnerability remediation efforts aligned with CVE advisories, helping ensure systems met organizational security, audit, and compliance standards.
• Monitored patch deployments, analyzed failures, and supported remediation efforts to improve patch success rates and meet required compliance KPIs.
• Performed Windows Server patching and maintenance for SQL Server environments, including OS updates, SQL patching, service restarts, and application validation post‑maintenance.
• Administered and supported Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL Managed Instances, delivering high‑performance and high‑availability database solutions in cloud environments.
• Installed, configured, patched, backed up, and restored SQL Server databases on Windows systems, ensuring data integrity, recoverability, and uptime.
• Designed and executed backup, recovery testing, and disaster recovery strategies for SQL workloads hosted in Azure.
• Monitored and analyzed system and database performance metrics using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, proactively identifying stability, performance, and capacity issues.
• Utilized PowerShell scripting and Azure Automation to automate maintenance tasks, validation checks, monitoring, and reporting, improving operational efficiency.
• Managed Windows-based infrastructure, including Active Directory, file servers, and application servers, ensuring secure access control and reliable operations.
• Used ServiceNow and JIRA for incident management, change requests, task tracking, and documentation, ensuring proper approvals, audit trails, and SLA adherence.
• Actively participated in critical incident handling, working with application, infrastructure, and security stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, restore services, document root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinated with application teams, security teams, and business stakeholders to align patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities with business requirements and minimize service disruption.
• Maintained detailed documentation, including patching procedures, upgrade runbooks, rollback plans, SOPs, and incident reports, supporting operational consistency and audit readiness.
• Prepared and communicated operational status updates, patch compliance information, and risk assessments to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
• Ensured post‑patch and post‑upgrade system stability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and effective stakeholder communication.

Master of Business Administration - Omega P.G College (2023-01 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Chaitanya degree college (2019-01 - 2022-12)