Nikita SQL BI
Nikita SQL BI
Professional Summary
Experienced Data Warehousing professional with 10 years of expertise in Microsoft SQL Server
(2018/2016/2014/2012/2008), SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, OLTP, and OLAP, specializing in designing, implementing, and
administering business intelligence solutions across development, testing, and production environments.
Experience in various industries like Healthcare, Banking, Retail, and Consulting
Excellent understanding of Relational Database Systems, Normalization, logical and physical data modeling.
Proficient in SQL Server administration (2017/2016/2014), including installation, configuration, monitoring,
troubleshooting, and upgrading across multiple versions, with hands-on experience in RedGate tools for
database management.
Skilled in creating and managing SQL databases, schemas, tables, indexes, indexed views, and other database
objects to meet complex business requirements while ensuring scalability and optimal performance.
Extensive experience in developing and managing ETL processes using SSIS, MS-DTS, and other SQL Server tools,
with a focus on efficient data integration and transformation.
Proficient in building operational reports, dashboards, and scorecards using Microsoft Power BI, with advanced
DAX scripting and automated data refresh capabilities.
Experienced in cloud-based database solutions, including deploying and managing SQL databases on AWS
platforms such as Amazon RDS and EC2, ensuring high availability and performance.
Proficient in developing SQL-based solutions integrated with .NET applications, leveraging T-SQL programming,
Stored Procedures, and Prepared Statement interfaces to enhance security and functionality.
Experienced in cloud-based database solutions, including deploying and managing SQL databases on AWS
platforms such as Amazon RDS and EC2, ensuring high availability and performance.
Strong expertise in data modeling and transformations using DBT in SQL-based data warehouses, enhancing data
accessibility and usability.
Good experience in creating pivot tables and charts in Excel using data sources (SQL Server, Excel) and Power
pivot.
Proficient in using SQL Server Profiler for monitoring the performance of an instance of the SQL Server
Database.
Expert in DDL, and DML, and performed most of the functionality of T-SQL scripts and batches in SQL Server
Enterprise Manager and Management Studio.
Expertise in generating reports using SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI Desktop, and MS Excel
spreadsheets.
Experience in Creating and Updating Clustered and Non-Clustered Indexes to keep up the SQL Server
Performance.
Hands on experience in creating Business Requirements, Technical Specification, Testing Documents, Knowledge
Transfer Documents and Migration Documents.
Extensive experience in creating interfaces using SSIS in MS-SQL Server 2016 and its different tools like SSMS
(SQL Server Management Server), BIDS (Business Intelligence Development Server) and SQL Server
Configuration Manager.
Proficient in creating workflow diagrams using MS Visio and tracking project timelines with MS Project, ensuring
structured and efficient project management.
Experience in developing the applications using T-SQL Programming (DDL, DML, DCL).
Experience in Upgrading from SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 to SQL Server 2008/2012/2016.
Experienced in generating dashboards using, QlikView, Qlik Sense and PowerBI.
Experienced in automating database processes, including job scheduling, error reporting, and notifications using
SQL Mail Agent, FTP, and SMTP.
Experience in MS-DTS, Troubleshooting Design and Administration of Databases and other RDBMS concepts
such as Tables, User Defined Data Types, Indexes and Stored Procedures.
Expert in Extracting and Transforming data using SSIS in SQL Server, DTS in SQL Server 2000, Import, Export
Data, Bulk Insert and BCP.
Skilled in Python development in Linux/Unix environments, with experience building applications using Python,
Django, MySQL, and integrating them with SQL databases for efficient data interaction.
Migrated MS Access Databases into MS SQL Server 2008 R2, and 2012
Expertise in Oracle 11g, 10g, 9i on various Unix platforms (Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, AIX), windows NT
4.0/2000/2003 in the areas of database creation, refreshing database, user management, RMAN, Export and
Import utility.
Intensive experience in monitoring database performance using SQL Profiler, Index Tuning Wizard and Windows
Performance Monitor.
Technical Skills
Professional Experience
Environment: Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 2017, 2019 SQL Server Azure, Visual Studio 2017, T-SQL, SQL Server
Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS), Share Point,
Experian SQL server profiler, Team Foundation Server, and Power BI.
Client: HCA, Nashville, Tennessee Jan.2020 – May 2022
Role: Sr. SQL Server & BI Developer
Responsibilities:
Actively participated in gathering business requirements to implement functional and technical specifications.
Data analysis and data migration by transferring them using SSIS packages.
Configured the SSIS Packages using Environment Variables for Dynamic Selection of the Development and
Production environment.
Utilized CData drivers to enable SQL Server connectivity with non-standard data sources such as SaaS
applications and NoSQL databases.
Implemented data replication and synchronization using CData tools for real-time data integration across
disparate systems
Worked with application developers and provided appropriate SQL scripts using T-SQL.
Developed SSIS ETL Packages& modified packages into different environments (Development, Testing &
Production), as ongoing requirement changes.
Created packages using SSIS for data extraction from Flat Files, Excel Files, and OLEDB to SQL Server.
Created SSIS Packages for Incremental Loading and slowly changing dimensions.
Created & modified SSRS reports depending on the requirement on a priority basis from various internal
applications.
Leveraged RedGate SQL Monitor for real-time performance monitoring and alerting to ensure optimal database
performance.
Implemented complex business logic and data processing algorithms in Java, ensuring optimal performance and
reliability of SQL-based applications.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Java components with SQL databases, ensuring
compatibility and adherence to data integrity standards.
Implemented multithreading and asynchronous processing in Java applications to improve concurrency and
performance when interacting with SQL databases.
Leveraged AWS services like AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, and AWS IAM for automating database
deployment and managing access controls.
Implemented cost-saving measures on AWS, including leveraging AWS cost explorer and implementing Reserved
Instances and instance right-sizing.
Utilized advanced DAX expressions and M language to perform data modeling and create calculated measures
for accurate analysis.
Implemented row-level security and dynamic filtering to ensure data integrity and confidentiality within Power
BI reports.
Leveraged DBT's templating and macros features to streamline the development of complex SQL
transformations.
Integrated Power BI with various data sources including BigQuery, SQL Server, and Oracle databases for
seamless data extraction and transformation.
Conducted performance tuning exercises to optimize Power BI reports, enhancing responsiveness and usability
for end-users.
Developed Tabular Reports, and ad-hoc reports using SSRS Report Designer.
Worked on the performance and high-priority critical issues to meet deadlines for SSIS package execution and
for SSRS reports rendering.
Created SSRS reports using Report Parameters, Drop-Down Parameters, Multi-Valued Parameters Debugging
Parameter Issues Matrix Reports and Charts.
Managed the entire ETL process involving the access, manipulation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of
information from both internal and secondary data sources to customers.
Created the Logical, Physical model and ETL Mapping Documents based on Business logic.
Maintain security; assign logins, permissions, and desk support for problems related to Active Directory.
Defined data sets with joins and sub-queries for complex queries involving multiple tables in Power BI.
Used different types of visualizations (Stacked bar Chart, Clustered bar Chart, Scatter Chart, Pie Chart, Donut
Chart, Line and clustered Column Chart, Map, Slicer, etc.) in Power BI according to the requirements.
Used On Post Execute and On Error event handlers to update task logging in the SSIS Log table.
Created Development and Production support documents.
Environment: MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Active Directory, Performance Tuning, T-SQL, Visual Studio 2016/2015,
MS Office, SQL Profiler, Excel, MS Access, and Windows.
Environment: SQL Server 2014/2012/2008 R2, T-SQL, Windows Server 2012/2008, Windows 7/XP, Visual Studio
2013/2010/2008, TFS 2013/2010/2008, Report Builder 3.0, Erwin, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, MS-Visio, SharePoint Designer,
MOSS 2007, Microsoft-Office 2013/2010/2007, Data Migrator, MDC, DQC
Client: Life Insurance Corporation of India June.2015 – Oct. 2018
Role: SQL Server Developer
Responsibilities:
Actively participated in gathering business requirements to implement functional and technical
specifications
Assisted in the design and development of SQL Server databases to support business applications.
Participated in the creation and maintenance of database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures.
Contributed to database optimization efforts by writing efficient SQL queries and performing performance
tuning tasks.
Collaborated with senior developers to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
Assisted in the implementation of database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and
availability.
Supported the migration of data between different environments using SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS).
Participated in code reviews and provided feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
Engaged in documentation tasks, including updating technical documentation and creating data flow
diagrams.
Actively participated in team meetings and contributed ideas for improving database development
processes.
Maintained awareness of industry trends and best practices in database development to continuously
enhance skills and knowledge.
Environment: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SSMS, T-SQL, SQL Profiler, Execution Plan
SQL Server Agent, SSIS, Query Analyzer, Profiler, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, Team Foundation Server (TFS),
Microsoft Teams.