Henry Obed

SQL Server Database Administrator with over 10 years of experience designing, building, and optimizing ETL pipelines and data workflows using SSIS and Azure Data Factory. Expertise in writing and tuning SQL queries, managing large relational databases across on-premises and cloud platforms, and troubleshooting data issues to ensure data quality. Proven ability to automate integration processes and support reporting solutions that drive reliable business decision-making.

SQL SERVER DBA - Safe Sail

(2024-09)

• Managed 300 plus databases including Very Large Databases (VLDBs) across multiple data centers, leveraging large dataset management practices.
• Enhanced database security (TDE, DDM, auditing, Azure AD), improving compliance by 95%.
• Boosted performance by 90% using SQL tuning tools and monitoring platforms.
• Led Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and SQL Server migrations, reducing downtime and improving cutover success by 40%.
• Designed HA/DR solutions (Always On AGs, replication, log shipping), achieving 99.99% uptime.
• Managed SQL Server environments (2012–2022) across on-prem and cloud, including upgrades, clustering, and automation.
• Automated backups, maintenance, and deployments with PowerShell, T-SQL, and SQL Agent (80% reduction in manual effort).
• Built and optimized ETL pipelines using SSIS, ADF, Informatica, and Alteryx, improving data integration processes for analytics and reporting.
• Implemented monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, and data quality checks across hybrid environments.
• Ensured compliance (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR) and provided Tier 3 support with RCA and documentation.

JUNIOR SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - Versatile Global Ventures

(2019-01 - 2024-05)

• Supported administration of SQL Server 2005–2022 database environments and troubleshooted complex SQL queries to optimize system performance.
• Monitored database performance and resolved system health issues affecting infrastructure services.
• Implemented SQL Server installation, configuration, and upgrades across development and production environments.
• Automated database administrative tasks using SQL Server Agent jobs, alerts, and Database Mail.
• Maintained server security by managing logins, database roles, and permissions.
• Installed and supported SSIS, Pentaho, and Power BI reporting systems, facilitating ETL and data warehousing for business intelligence.
• Implemented high availability solutions including clustering and Always On Availability Groups.
• Configured log shipping, replication, and mirroring for non-critical systems.
• Planned and executed database backup and disaster recovery.

SQL SEVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - Zenith Bank PLC

(2016-04 - 2018-12)

• Implemented Always-On Availability Groups (AAG) and HA/DR Setup and Configuration for mission-critical databases.
• Improved database performance by 80% in 24/7 environments using SQL Server monitoring tools and Spotlight.
• Strengthened HA/DR with Always On AGs, Log Shipping, and Replication solutions.
• Enhanced security and compliance (PCI-DSS, HIPAA) via TDE, access controls, and contained databases.
• Led backup and disaster recovery strategies (Rubrik, AWS tools), improving RTO by 50%.
• Managed and optimized SQL Server on AWS RDS, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Migrated on-prem databases to AWS RDS, reducing infrastructure costs by 30%.
• Automated DBA tasks with PowerShell, minimizing manual effort and errors.
• Tuned queries and indexing strategies to improve application performance.
• Monitored systems using CloudWatch, DMVs, and alerting for proactive issue resolution.
• Maintained documentation, validated deployments, and handled incidents via ITSM tools.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management - University of Szeged Szeged, Hungary

Associate Degree - Business Administration - American University of Humanities Tbilisi, Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Gombe State University Gombe, Nigeria