Bavithra Neelakandan
Database Administrator
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Microsoft SQL Server DBA with 7+ years of experience in database installation, configuration, backup and recovery, and database monitoring. Skilled in maintaining highly available database environments and supporting critical production systems. Hands-on experience with disaster recovery activities, cross-account backup restore in AWS, and providing 24/7 production support. Strong knowledge of SQL Server administration and cloud-based database infrastructure.
Database professional with extensive experience in database management and optimization. Proven ability to enhance system performance and ensure data security. Known for strong collaborative skills and adaptability to evolving project needs, leveraging deep knowledge of SQL, database tuning, and data backup processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Database Administrator
IBM
07.2022 - Current
- Performed database backup and restore operations for production databases.
- Managed Disaster Recovery (DR) activities to ensure business continuity.
- Executed cross-account backup restore operations in AWS environments.
- Monitored SQL Server databases to ensure performance and availability.
- Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical database systems.
- Prepared and maintained technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Supported database infrastructure hosted on AWS EC2 and RDS environments.
Database Administrator
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech)
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Experienced in Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Administration of SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019 in standalone and clustered environments.
- Migrate and upgrade (In place and side by side) from SQL Server 2008,2012,2014,2016 to SQL Server 2019
- Experience in handling administrative tasks, database monitoring tasks, diagnosing database problems and fixing the problems.
- Experience in Database Backup and Recovery procedures using native method
- Experience in applying the service packs and cumulative packs for servers
- Hands onexperience with implementing High Availability of database servers
- Managing around 500 servers and 1000 databases with sizes from 1 GB to 15 TB
- Scheduled many jobs to automate different database related activities including backup, monitoring database health, disk space, backup verification
- Monitor Server Activity, Error Log, space usage and solving problem as needed
- Implementation of SQL Logins, Roles and Authentication Modes as a part of Security Policies for various categories of users.
- Rebuilding the indexes at regular intervals for better performance
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Backup plan and disaster recovery strategies Implemented.
- Consult with end-users to analyze and understand user needs, objectives, desired features, and input and output requirements.
- 24 X 7 Production Database OnCall Support.
Education
BSc - Computer Science
Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College
01-2018
Skills
Database
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
Timeline
Database Administrator
IBM
07.2022 - Current
Database Administrator
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech)
07.2018 - 07.2022
BSc - Computer Science
Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College