Sai Vardhan Babburi

Phone: +1 6122039658 • Email: [email protected]

SPECIALITIES

 Experienced SQL Server DBA with over 4 years of professional experience in various Microsoft
products.
 Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
 Proficient in SQL Server database administration, data modeling, and gathering and analyzing
business requirements.
 Solid experience in managing large databases, including backup and recovery.
 Skilled in configuring and managing high availability (HA) solutions.
 Knowledgeable in SQL Reporting Services (SSRS) for managing reports.
 Experienced in monitoring and performance tuning of SQL Server databases.
 Familiarity with stored procedures, triggers, functions, constraints, and views.
 Proficient in using third-party tools like SolarWinds and Visio for database management.
 Detail-oriented and analytical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Cloud/Azure experience includes Azure Services, PaaS, and IaaS, and Migrated from premises databases and
Legacy databases to Azure, deployed products on Azure, Setup development and test environment on Azure

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Database Expertise - SQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2005, 2000, MS Access
 Database Migration - SQL Server to SQL Server, Oracle to SQL Server, MySQL to SQL Server, and MS
Access/Excel to SQL Server
 Cloud/Azure - Azure Services, PaaS, IaaS, Migrated on-premises databases and Legacy products on
Azure, deployed products on Azure, Setup development and test environment on Azure
 ETL/Data Warehouse Tools - SSIS/DTS, BCP
 Reporting - SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) - Enterprise Reporting
 Data Modelling - Visio, SSDD (SQL Server Database Diagram)
 Third-Party Tools - SolarWinds, Visio
 Ticketing Tools - BMC Footprint, ServiceNow, JIRA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company HCL
Role SQL Database Administrator/ SQL DBA
Clients Express Scripts, Bloomington, MN (JUN 2017 – AUG 2019)
Responsibilities
 Migrated and upgraded from SQL Server 2005 to 2008/2008 R2.
 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.
 Customized support for Client’s Applications and provided client will won the responsibility of creating and
maintaining database objects and structures such as tables, indexes, views, triggers, Functions, and Procedures.
 Developed & maintained scripts, and utility jobs or implemented needed software for database maintenance.
 Implemented & managed database clustering, failover, and load balance technologies as per client
requirements.
 Developed, tested & implemented a robust database backup and recovery strategy with client assistance.
 Monitored data activities such as database status, logs, space utilization, extents, Checkpoints, locks, and long
transactions.
 Suggested Application level tuning changes for code, queries, and SQL objects that may not be performing up to
 the optimum database performance standards.
 Adhered to Change Control Procedures and developed & executed scripted changes requests in accordance
with change control procedures.
 Set up security and access profiles and procedures for database system administrators.
 Implemented MS SQL Cluster (Active/Passive & Active/Active), Multi Node Cluster up to 8 Node.
 Handled Logical Data and Index partitioning for large tables in SQL Server 2005, 2008 & 2008 R2.
 Created, administered & maintained SQL Server Databases to Production, Development, Test and Staging
Environments for various groups such as Developer, QA, BA, and User.
 Managed security by defining roles and rights.
 Handled Fine Tuning Operating System in coordination with Server and Network Administrator to utilize the
maximum resources for Database and Applications.
 Monitored the database server performance and if required go for tuning of the TSQL queries, Stored procedures.
 Working individually, as a team member, and leading small teams to collaboratively design and model systems at
a high level prior to construction.

Company HCL
Role SQL Database Administrator/ SQL DBA
Clients Confidential, Woodbridge, VA ( AUG 2019 – JUN 2021)
Responsibilities
 Installed, Configured, and Maintained SQL Server 2014, 2012, and 2008 R2 in development, test, and production
environment.
 Configured and Maintained Fail-Over Clustering using SQL Server 2012.
 Experience in an Always On environment.
 Maintained server and database security including database encryption (TDE).
 Installed and Configured SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
 Developed and deployed different types of Reports using different data sources like SQL Server, Oracle, Excel,
and CSV files.
 Delivered reports to users in a variety of formats like Report Server (Web based), excel, pdf, html, excel, and CSV
formats.
 Configured and Maintained Replications, Log Shipping, and Mirroring for High Availability.
 Upgraded/Migrated SQL Server Instances/Databases from older version SQL Server to new version of SQL Server
like 2000/2005 to 2008 R2 and 2008 R2 to 2012.
 Migrated MS Access Databases into MS SQL Server 2008 R2, and 2012.
 Applied SP (Service Pack)/ Hot Fixes on SQL Server Instances to address security and upgraded related issues.
 Performed database and SQL/TSQL Performance Tuning.
 Wrote SQL/T-SQL queries, Stored-Procedures, functions, and Triggers.
 Scheduled many jobs to automate different database-related activities including backup, monitoring database
health, disk space, and backup verification.
 Developed Different Maintenance Plans for database monitoring.
 Set up Jobs, Maintenance plans for backups, Rebuilding indexes, and check server health, alert, and notifications.
 Create and manage different types of Indexes (Cluster/Non-Cluster), Constraints (Unique/Check).
 Worked on Data Modeling projects, Backward Engineering, Developed E-R Diagram, and used multiple tools like
SQL Server Data Diagram.
 Developed SSIS Packages from different sources like SQL Server Database, Flat file, CSV, Excel, and many other
data sources supporting ODBC, and OLE DB Data Sources.
 Deployed SSIS packages to move data across servers, move logins, load data from different data sources
 Setup jobs from SSIS Packages.
 Used Imp/Exp. Tool to Export & Import data from different sources like SQL Server Database, Flat file, CSV,
Excel, and many other data sources supports ODBC, OLE DB Data Sources.
 Manual, Demand, and setup jobs for Database Backup, and design backup strategy.
 Deployed and Restored database including Point in Time Recovery.
 Monitor Server Activity, Error Log, and space usage, and solve problems as needed.
Education:
Master of Science in Information Technology Minnesota State University, MN, USA August 2021 to April
2023
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering KL University, Vijayawada, India
September 2013 to May 2017