Senior Database Administrator (Contractor, Remote) at Cerrowire (2024-03 – 2026-04)
- Decommissioned 10 SQL Servers and migrated/upgraded 4 others, reducing total databases from 167 to 106 to optimize infrastructure
- Stabilized replication by reducing articles from approximately 1,600 (271 GB) to 266 (86 GB), cutting reinitialization time from 8 hours to under 1 hour
- Hardened database security by replacing SQL authentication with Windows authentication, eliminating duplicate SA passwords, and implementing Active Directory group policies
- Developed and implemented a disaster recovery plan for Azure failover zones, including backup policies, patching schedules, and proactive monitoring to meet RTO and RPO objectives
- Advised application, development, reporting, and infrastructure teams on SQL Server best practices and performance tuning to enhance system reliability and efficiency
Senior Database Administrator (Contractor, Remote) at CAQH (2023-08 – 2024-02)
- Collaborated with Development and Infrastructure teams to redevelop legacy applications utilizing Azure SQL technology
- Provisioned and managed Azure SQL resources; performed assessments and provided remediation plans aligned with Microsoft recommendations
Senior Database Administrator (Remote) at Spinnaker Support (2022-07 – 2023-08)
- Administered SQL Server environments across on-premises, Azure, and AWS platforms within a managed services framework
- Performed best practices evaluations, optimized queries, and troubleshot performance issues to enhance efficiency
- Facilitated weekly client DBA meetings to communicate status, resolve issues, and align on database management strategies
- Achieved Logic Monitor Administrator certification, installed and configured collectors, escalation chains, and alert rules for all SQL clients
Senior Database Administrator (Contractor, Remote) at NFP (2021-12 – 2022-07)
- Supported over 150 Azure SQL and on-premises instances, including SQL Server versions 2012–2019, Azure SQL Databases, and Azure Managed Instances
- Performed resource monitoring, backup/restore management, and security maintenance to ensure database reliability and integrity
- Conducted best practices evaluations to optimize database performance and security compliance
Senior Database Administrator at Mohawk Industries (2020-10 – 2021-12)
- Administered over 250 SQL Server instances, including standalone, clustered, and Always On Availability Group configurations, ensuring high availability and performance
- Redesigned BizTalk 2020 SQL Server architecture, leveraging Always On Availability Groups; successfully migrated SQL Server 2012 instances ahead of lifecycle support end
- Developed and implemented installation and configuration standards; updated disaster recovery documentation to encompass comprehensive recovery strategies
Senior Consultant (Remote) at Ferrilli Information Group (2019-04 – 2020-10)
- Managed over 200 databases across 26 SQL instances, supporting multiple concurrent clients in a managed services environment
- Planned and executed full lifecycle SQL Server migration projects from versions 2008 through 2012 to versions 2016 and 2017 and Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
- Designed and implemented high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures to enhance system resilience and business continuity
- Led security migration efforts and conducted compatibility testing to ensure seamless transitions and compliance with security standards
Senior Database Administrator (Contractor) at A.O. Smith (2018-08 – 2019-04)
- Led server consolidation project: retired 33 servers, migrated over 400 databases, and centralized SSRS/SSAS/SSIS to dedicated SQL 2016 infrastructure to improve system efficiency and management
Senior Database Administrator (Contractor) at WellStar Health System (2018-02 – 2018-06)
- Administered over 300 SQL Server farm encompassing SQL 2000 to 2016; established High Availability installation standards and a six-month rotating patching plan
- Developed security hardening strategy and DR run books for critical systems, optimized performance for key applications
Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft Corporation (2016-10 – 2018-02)
- Delivered proactive consulting and advanced performance tuning workshops to enterprise clients, enhancing SQL Server efficiency and reliability
- Conducted server assessments and provided expert guidance on SQL Server best practices and new feature implementations
- Provided critical on-site support during outages, ensuring rapid issue resolution and minimizing downtime
- Implemented disaster recovery infrastructure in Azure and SQL Server environments to safeguard enterprise data
- Advised dedicated customers on SQL Server functionality, best practices, and process analysis to optimize database operations
