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Anabil Saha

Database Administrator
Kolkata

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Senior Database Administrator with over 13 years of expertise in administering and supporting high-availability SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production datacenter infrastructure. Skilled in managing large-scale databases (10–32 TB) with advanced HA/DR implementations such as Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, and Replication.

Currently responsible for overseeing enterprise database operations hosted in an on-premises datacenter, including SAN storage, Windows Failover Clustering, and performance-critical environments. Adept in handling database provisioning, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and multi-node clustering across virtualized and physical systems.

Expert in query optimization, capacity planning, automated maintenance, and security administration, with a solid understanding of SQL Server internals and PostgreSQL architecture. Proven experience in collaborating with infrastructure, application, and support teams to ensure maximum uptime and data integrity in highly regulated domains like banking and finance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Database Administrator(MS SQL Server & PostgreSQL)

SCS Tech India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current

SQL Server Administration:

  • Installed and configured SQL Server 2016–2022 on both physical servers and virtual machines in clustered environments.
  • Architected and managed Always On Availability Groups over Windows Failover Clustering in active-passive setups.
  • Segregated large-scale storage (up to 32TB) using SAN LUNs for optimal performance and backup/restore operations.
  • Configured and monitored backups, recovery models, and maintenance plans (DBCC, index rebuilds, statistics update).
  • Automated daily DBA tasks and health checks using PowerShell and T-SQL scripts.
  • Conducted performance tuning using execution plans, Query Store, Extended Events, and dynamic management views.
  • Managed user access, security auditing, and permissions as per compliance and best practices.
  • Executed side-by-side and in-place upgrades for SQL Server with minimal downtime.
  • Supported developers in query optimization and deployment activities across UAT and production environments.

PostgreSQL Administration:

  • Installed, configured, and maintained PostgreSQL databases on Linux environments.
  • Performed routine backups, point-in-time recovery (PITR), and WAL archiving for PostgreSQL instances.
  • Tuned PostgreSQL performance through configuration parameter tuning (shared_buffers, work_mem, etc.) and vacuum strategies.
  • Managed replication (streaming replication, logical replication) and failover scenarios using tools like pg_basebackup, repmgr, and Patroni.
  • Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries and PL/pgSQL procedures for reporting and batch processing jobs.
  • Performed migration from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL for select workloads using tools like pgLoader and SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA).
  • Created monitoring dashboards and alerts for PostgreSQL using pgAdmin, pg_stat_statements, and custom scripts.

SQL Server Database Administrator

Tech Elecon Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Installed and maintained SQL Server 2012/2014 instances across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Designed and implemented Log Shipping and Database Mirroring solutions to ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Configured and managed SQL Agent Jobs, scheduled maintenance plans, and custom alerts for proactive issue detection.
  • Performed regular backup and recovery operations, including full, differential, and transaction log backups.
  • Tuned long-running and high-cost queries using execution plans, indexing, and query rewriting strategies.
  • Conducted database refreshes across environments for development and QA purposes.
  • Implemented role-based security policies, auditing login activities and permission changes.
  • Actively monitored and analyzed deadlocks using SQL Profiler and Extended Events, and collaborated with developers to resolve root causes.
  • Supported development teams by reviewing and optimizing stored procedures, views, and complex queries.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of server configurations, DR procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Technical Support Executive (SQL Server & App)

Senrysa E-Services Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided technical support for in-house and client-facing applications, ensuring minimal downtime and quick issue resolution.
  • Acted as the first point of contact for application-related incidents, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with development teams.
  • Managed and monitored SQL Server databases, ensuring availability and performance of critical systems.
  • Performed daily health checks on SQL Server instances, including backups, job status, and disk space monitoring.
  • Assisted in query optimization and troubleshooting slow-performing reports and data extraction tasks.
  • Executed ad-hoc SQL queries and generated data extracts for business and operations teams.
  • Monitored SQL Server error logs, and worked with senior DBAs to address deadlocks, blocking, and other issues.
  • Supported deployment activities, including data migration and database changes across environments.
  • Documented standard procedures, troubleshooting steps, and escalation paths for support operations.

Process Associate

Atyati Technologies Private Ltd
12.2012 - 11.2020
  • Provided product support and consultation to Banking Correspondents.
  • Managed team members to achieve given targets as per as matrices.
  • Designed and deployed reports using SSRS.
  • Developed database objects, including tables, views using SQL.
  • Performed Database Administration activities for DB Security such as creating logins, users, roles, and assigning permission to them.
  • Performed Backup and Restore of databases.

Junior Associate

Packmedia Solutions & Services Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 11.2012

• Designed and developed coding, debugging for project Aebis & IBS.

• Performed resource planning and coordinated for application migrations with project managers, application and web app teams.

• Performed database designing, support, troubleshooting, planning and migration on MS SQL and MY SQL.

• Performed duties for requirement gather and documentation.

Education

Masters of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems

Sikkim Manipal University
Kolkata
07.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems

West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata
08.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server 2012,2014,2016,2022

PostgreSQL1417,1512,168,174

High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR): Always On Availability Groups (AG) Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) Log Shipping, Database Mirroring Replication (SQL Server & PostgreSQL) Point-In-Time Recovery (PITR) for PostgreSQL

Performance Tuning & Monitoring:Query optimization, Index tuning Execution Plans, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) SQL Profiler, Extended Events Deadlock analysis & resolution pg_stat_statements (PostgreSQL)

Backup, Restore & Maintenance:Native and automated backup strategies (Full, Diff, Log) Database consistency checks (DBCC CHECKDB) Index Rebuild/Reorganize, Update Statistics TempDB optimization

Scripting & Automation:T-SQL, PL/pgSQL PowerShell for SQL automation

Security & Access Control:Role-based access & authentication Managing logins, users, and permissions SQL Server Agent Job Security SSL and certificate-based access (PostgreSQL)

Deployment & Migration:Side-by-side & in-place upgrades Data migration using SSMA, pgLoader Environment refreshes (Dev → UAT → Prod)

Operating Systems: Windows Server (2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022) Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu) for PostgreSQL

Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional on Administrating SQL Server, Microsoft

Timeline

Database Administrator(MS SQL Server & PostgreSQL)

SCS Tech India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current

SQL Server Database Administrator

Tech Elecon Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2023

Technical Support Executive (SQL Server & App)

Senrysa E-Services Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 01.2022

Process Associate

Atyati Technologies Private Ltd
12.2012 - 11.2020

Junior Associate

Packmedia Solutions & Services Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 11.2012

Masters of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems

Sikkim Manipal University
07.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems

West Bengal University of Technology
08.2003 - 07.2006
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