Sathish 2016certified MSSQLDBA - 13 Years Exp

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Sathishkumar Dharmalingam
MS SQL DBA
Sathishragavan@rediffmail.com
+0091 - 9842123203
 Over 13+ years of total experience as Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator. Have
a good experience in administration of MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008, 2008 R2,
2012,2014,2016,2017 on Windows 2003, 2008,2012 environments.
 As a SQL Server DBA, I had involved in all core DBA responsibilities like Installation,
Configuration, Database Creation, Database Configuration, Database Migration, Backup &
Recovery procedures, Transaction Log shipping, Database Mirroring, Clustering,
Replication,Always On, Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning in
Production/Test/Dev environment.
 ITIL V3 certified with good understanding of service management
 In inautix Supported more than 500 PROD Servers and more than 1700+ DEV, QA & DR
servers includes SQL Server 2000\2005\2008\2008 R2\2012 instances
 Domain experience - Comprehensive business knowledge in Health Care, Banking &
Insurance & Lifescience Industry.
 Hands on experience in Installation of MS SQL server 2017,2016,2014,2012,2008 R2 &
clustering and SSRS,SSIS
 Build SQL DB SQL Server in AWS Cloud Platform and Configured Always ON
 An effective communicator with excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills, and
team skills.
 Result oriented, self-starter and able to work with minimum guidance.
 More flexible and ready to learn any new things needed for the project in short time frame.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
 Operating Systems : Windows,Unix

 Database : SQL Server 2008 R2,2012,2014,2016,Oracle ,Teradata(L1 tasks)
 Tools : SQL Server Management Studio,
Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, Database Tuning Advisor.
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 Third party tools : Lite speed, SQL Backtrack, Foglight, Double take
Replication,Teradata SQL Assist,DD Boost Software.
Professional Certification
 ITIL V3 Certified
 MCITP Database Administration in SQL Server 2008
 MCITP Database Administration in SQL Server 2016
 Oracle 12 C – 061 SQL Fundamentals
 AWS Certified
CAREER CONTOUR
Tenure Client Worked with

From July 2008 – Feb 2012 Wellpoint –Insurance Domain UST Global
From Mar 2012 – Aug 2013 Bank of New york Mellon – INautix technologies
Banking Domain
From Sep 2013 – Feb 2015 Allscripts - HealthCare Xerox
Domain
From March 2015 to Till date Associate Operational Cognizant Technology

Manager – MS SQL DBA Solutions, Chennai
Projects Handled In Cognizant :
Project 1 : Cognizant Cloud services Team (CCS-CIS) - Nehen Client –Migration Projects
Project 2 : Travelers Project – 24*7 Support – Insurance Domain
Project 3 : Abbvie - Life Science Domain – 16*7 Support

Duration : Aug 2017- Dec 2018
Project 4 : John HanCock – Insurance Domain - Offshore DBA

Duration : Jan 2019- July 2019
Project 5 : Walt Disney – Entertainment Domain - Offshore DBA

Duration : Aug 2019- April 2020
Project 6 : AIG – Insurance Domain - Offshore DBA

Duration : May 2020- TILL DATE
Day to Day Activities:
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 Conducted root cause and analysis for database incidents and problem,
Monitored data activities (i.e. database status, logs, space utilization, Blocks, deadlocks
and long transactions).
 Backup & Refresh database as per the client requirements using SQL Native
 Database recoveries as per requirements
 Follow change control procedures to migrate code into production servers
Escalated database issues to appropriate approvers (if applicable).
 Respond to trouble tickets assigned to me and fix any database issue promptly
 SQL Server daily health check
 Verify backups and error logs on the servers and troubleshoot on any failures or alerts
Using profiler for tracing down SQL Server activities.
 Working on INCIDENTS related to storage and performance.
 Building the DB server and Post build activities.
 Co ordinating for sunset activities for the server with client and approvals for it
 Updating the client on the incident on weekly basis and discussion upon it.
 Recruiting and training the team members about process and LOBs specific activities.
 Co coordinating for Shift tracker, Leave approvals for resources, Productivity and
Backup resource availability.
 Monitoring and fixing database maintenance jobs like Reindexing, checkdb, Backup jobs
which been configured through SQL Agents
 SQL Server daily health check
 Deploying DTS and SSIS packages on SQL Server 2005\2008
Coordinated with development team for database related issues.
 Installation of high availability systems such as Replication
 Managed a team of four people in Chennai ,Assigning Ticket and guiding them in case
of need .
 Proven ability to handle Database of more than 8 TB in Size.
 Rebuild Replication incase of failure
 Monitor the performance and troubleshoot as per the need
Migration of data from production database to development database
 Managing Security (Creating logins, Users, Granting permissions)
 Create/alter database objects like table, view, procedure, Functions and triggers
Security including define users and their roles.
 Monitoring and troubleshooting, Ensuring data consistency in the database through
DBCC commands.
 Migration of rdl in SSRS and giving access to SSRS URL to users
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 Database maintenance plan creation and troubleshooting

Scheduling jobs in SQL server
On Ticket Basis:
 Installation of high availability systems such as Log shipping, Clustering & Replication.
 Installing, Configuring, Monitoring and troubleshooting SQL server 2008R2 and 2012 .
 Configured Double take replication and Made DR test successfully.
 Installed and configured SSRS and SSIS packages
 Working with failover cluster and do failovers based on requirements
 Database migration from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 & 2012.
 Database maintenance plan creation and troubleshooting
Scheduling jobs in SQL server
 Installation & service pack update ,hands on experience applying service packs in
cluster environment.
 Working on DTS packages (Imports\Exports).
 Creating and implementing disaster recovery plans
 Configured and Enabled the TDE encryption.
 Installed & configured database software, associated database tools and performance
monitoring software.
 Performed database/infrastructure physical design, database upgrades & applied
software patches to databases as per application/client requirements.
 Performed acceptance testing to verify that database changes perform without adverse
consequences.
 Estimated disk storage requirements for database software, database files & database
administration needs.
 Provided optimal database file layout for utilization of storage and performance
acceptable to client.
 Participated in meetings impacting databases physical design.
 Customized support for Client’s Applications (e.g. Third party supported/In-House
Applications etc.) provided client will won the responsibility of creating and maintaining
database objects and structures (e.g. tables, indexes, views, triggers, Functions,
Procedures etc.).
 Provided appropriate access to client except system databases owners’ and Client will
have access to their respective needed application schema owners.
 Developed & maintained scripts, utility jobs or implement needed software for database
maintenance.
 Implemented & managed database clustering, failover and load balance technologies as
per client requirement.
 Developed, tested & implemented a robust database backup and recovery strategy with
client assistance.
 Requested refreshes pre or post restore activities (e.g. data loads).
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 Adhered to Change Control Procedures.

 Escalated database issues to appropriate approvers (if applicable).
 Researched, reviewed and recommended for preventive maintenance.
 Set up security and access profiles and procedures for database system administrators.
 Complied with standard security-related procedures that are based on established best
practices and conformity to company policy and adjusted to accommodate Client
Security Policy based on mutual agreement.
 Interfaced with database vendors & client technical support teams to isolate & resolve
database related problems.
 Proven ability to handle Database of more than 6 TB in Size.
 Handled Fine Tuning Operating System in-coordination with Server and Network
Administrator to utilize the maximum resources for Database and Applications.
Responsibilities:
 Performing all types of Backups such as Full, Differential and Transaction log backups.
 Maintained Alert notifications, jobs, and schedules.
 Heavily used Transactional Replication, Configured Transactional Replication between
Primary server and Read-only Servers and experience in troubleshooting replication
problems.
 Scheduling and monitoring all maintenance activities including database consistency
check, update statistics, and index maintenance.
 Managing logins, users and roles.
 Handling database fragmentation related issues
 Identifying and resolving blocking and deadlock issues by using Activity Monitor and
Profiler.
 Solving space issues like Tempdb and log file issues
 Monitoring performance by using SQL Server profiler and performance Monitor.
 Used SQL profiler for trouble shooting, monitoring, tuning of Sql server.
 onitoring and troubleshooting databases
 Scheduling jobs in SQL server.
 Verifying backup jobs.
 Extensively used Enterprise Manager, Query analyzer
 Implementing Maintenance plans
 Creating Maintenance plans for database consistency checks and update statistics.
 Monitoring locking issues.
 Monitoring server performance using Performance Monitor and SQL Server Profiler.
 Monitoring Log shipping and trouble shooting of errors.
 Good experience in 24/7 in SQL Production Support.
ACADEMIA
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 2007 - Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering,

Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Affiliated to Anna University
Chennai, (2003-2007).
 2003 - Higher Secondary (HSC) from P.K.D Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
Pollachi.
 2001 - Matriculation (SSLC) from Our Lady of Lourdes Matriculation Hr.Sec School
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 Operating Systems : Windows,Unix

Tenure Client Worked with

From March 2015 to Till date Associate Operational Cognizant Technology

Projects Handled In Cognizant :

Project 2 : Travelers Project – 24*7 Support – Insurance Domain

Project 3 : Abbvie - Life Science Domain – 16*7 Support

Project 4 : John HanCock – Insurance Domain - Offshore DBA

Project 5 : Walt Disney – Entertainment Domain - Offshore DBA

Project 6 : AIG – Insurance Domain - Offshore DBA

Day to Day Activities:

 Database maintenance plan creation and troubleshooting

 Adhered to Change Control Procedures.

 2007 - Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering,

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