Amol Haware
Senior Manager
Pune
Summary
SQL DBA Manager with 17 years of experience managing enterprise-scale database environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. Proven leadership in managing large DBA teams, optimizing systems, and executing cloud migration initiatives. Skilled in SQL Server administration, Azure cloud technologies, performance tuning, disaster recovery, automation, and cross-platform migrations. Recognized for delivering innovative, secure, and scalable database solutions aligned with business goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – SQL/Azure DBA
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - Current
- Leading a team of 25+ DBAs, overseeing 500+ production & development databases.
- Designed a disaster recovery strategy that reduced potential downtime by 80%.
- Spearheaded on-premises to Azure SQL migration, achieving 30% cost savings.
- Upgraded enterprise SQL environments including SQL Server 2022 deployments.
- Improved database performance by 40% with indexing and tuning enhancements.
- Implemented enterprise security standards with auditing and compliance controls.
- Coordinated with application teams to design scalable DB architectures.
- Automated monitoring & alerting using T-SQL and PowerShell to improve uptime.
- Clients: State of Minnesota IT, Heathrow Airport, NATS, Smith’s Medical, Burberry, Scottish Water
Senior SQL Database Administrator
Wipro Infotech
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed a mission-critical data warehouse supporting BI operations.
- Designed ETL processes that reduced data processing time by 50%.
- Implemented clustering, mirroring, and log shipping for high availability.
- Conducted performance tuning and capacity planning for large SQL estates.
- Mentored junior DBAs, enabling improved team capability and consistency.
- Client: HDFC Bank
Database Administrator
Paramatrix Technology
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Administered SQL Server databases supporting banking applications.
- Installed and configured SQL Server 2000, 2005 & 2008.
- Automated maintenance via SQL Agent jobs, reducing manual workload.
- Performed RCA and resolved critical DB issues within stringent SLAs.
- Supported application upgrades ensuring minimal business impact.
- Client: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University
01-2006
Skills
SQL Server Azure SQL
T-SQL PowerShell
SSIS SSRS SSAS
Accomplishments
- Led Oracle → SQL Server / SQL Azure cross-platform migrations.
- Delivered 20+ SQL Server version upgrades on time and within budget.
- Successfully managed a 10 TB database archival and optimization project.
- Migrated enterprise reporting services to latest SQL Server versions.
- Awarded Project Star for excellence in database engineering and innovation.
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
CORE COMPETENCIES
- SQL Server Database Administration
- Azure SQL & Cloud Migrations
- High Availability: Clustering, Mirroring, Always On AGs
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Backup Strategy & Disaster Recovery
- Security & Compliance (GDPR, SOX)
- Leadership & Team Management
- T-SQL & PowerShell Automation
- Capacity Planning & Resource Management
- Data Warehousing & ETL
- SSRS / SSIS / SSAS
- Cross-Platform Migration (Oracle → SQL Server / SQL Azure)
Timeline
Senior Manager – SQL/Azure DBA
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - Current
Senior SQL Database Administrator
Wipro Infotech
12.2008 - 09.2011
Database Administrator
Paramatrix Technology
09.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University