Umar Iftikhar

Database Manager
Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
+923006611669 | [email protected]
LinkedIn Profile | Systems Limited | Interloop Pvt Ltd

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled and results-driven SQL Server Database Expert with over 15+ years of
experience in database administration, management, performance optimization,
and troubleshooting. Proficient in SQL Server architecture, backup and recovery
strategies, high availability solutions, and disaster recovery. Proven ability to
manage large-scale environments, optimize database performance, and ensure data
security and integrity. Adept at collaborating with development teams to design and
maintain robust database systems.
Specialties:
 Oracle 12c, Oracle 19c, MySQL, MSSQL
 Toad, PL/SQL Developer
 Linux, Solaris 10, AIX

EXPERIENCE
PostEx - Lahore
Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
August 2024 – Present (7 months)
 Manage and maintain SQL Server instances, ensuring high performance,
availability, and security.
 Implement and monitor backup and recovery processes to ensure data
integrity and disaster recovery.
 Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database structure to improve application
performance.
 Design and implement high-availability solutions, including AlwaysOn
Availability Groups, database mirroring, and clustering.
 Collaborate with developers and other teams to troubleshoot issues and
optimize database-driven applications.
 Perform database migrations and upgrades while ensuring minimal
downtime.
 Enforce security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry
standards.
E-Processing Systems Pvt. Ltd - Lahore
Sr. Database Manager
January 2021 – July 2024 (3 years 7 months)
  Installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup, and recovery for
MySQL 5.7, 8.0.
 Plan and implement server migrations and version upgrades to ensure
business continuity.
 Conduct data migration and ensure high uptime for services.
 Design and propose daily server health checks for critical operations.
Systems Limited - Lahore
Sr. Advisory Software Engineer (DBA)
April 2015 – December 2020 (5 years 9 months)
 Installation, configuration, upgrading, and administration of MSSQL and
related products.
 Manage user service accounts, proxy accounts, mail operators, and user/role
management.
 Create Linked Servers to SQL Servers and other databases (Oracle, Access,
etc.).
 Manage space issues for datafiles, log files, and conduct periodic log file
purging.
 Monitor and tune database performance, including index creation and query
optimization.
Support on different US projects RESMAC, ULS,
Interloop Pvt Ltd - Faisalabad
Senior Database Administrator (AIX)
September 2012 – April 2015 (2 years 8 months)
 Installation, upgrade, and administration of Oracle 10g/11g and AIX/Linux.
 Monitor performance and tune databases; configure Oracle Data Guard and
conduct backups/restores.
 Design, implement, and support multiple environments.
Klash Clothing - Faisalabad
Database Administrator (Linux)
October 2010 – August 2012 (1 year 11 months)
 Managed multimaster replication and daily maintenance routines.
 Monitored performance and tuned databases using OEM tools.
Sitara Textile Industries Limited
Database Administrator (Solaris)
September 2008 – October 2010 (2 years 2 months)
 Monitored and tuned database performance.
 Managed database migrations and deployed reports on application servers.
 Supported Solaris 10 environments and provided technical support to users.
Bilaltextile Pvt Ltd
DBA (Under Linux)
December 2004 – September 2008 (3 years 10 months)
  Installation, configuration, and administration of Oracle 9i/10g on Windows
and Linux.
 Performed cold and hot backups using RMAN and Data Pump.
 Supported database upgrades, migrations, and logical backups.

EDUCATION
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Computer Science (BSC Hons)
Specialization: Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration (2001 –
2005)

CERTIFICATIONS
 Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) 2008

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Database Technologies: SQL Server, Oracle 12c, Oracle 19c, MySQL,
PostgreSQL
 Tools: Toad, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS),
Oracle OEM
 Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, Solaris, AIX
 Backup & Recovery: RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server Backup, Log Shipping,
AlwaysOn
 Performance Tuning: Query optimization, index management, disk I/O, CPU
monitoring
 High Availability & Disaster Recovery: AlwaysOn, Clustering, Oracle Data
Guard, Replication
 Scripting: T-SQL, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting (Korn Shell, Bash Shell)

LANGUAGES
 English: Fluent

REFERENCES
Available upon request.