Rakesh Mahale

SQL Developer and Team Lead with over 2.6 years of hands-on experience in developing, administering, and optimizing database applications and information systems. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of 10 members, ensuring timely delivery of quality solutions, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Possesses strong technical expertise in:

• MS SQL Server: Advanced query writing, performance tuning, trigger development, views, index creation, and stored procedures.
• DBA Activities: Backup and restore operations, database monitoring, user, and permission management.
• ETL Tools: Experience in data extraction, transformation, and loading processes for effective data integration.
• Data Visualization: Proficient in Power Bi for creating interactive dashboards and reports to support business decision-making.
• Advanced Excel: Skilled in using functions, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools.
• Python: Basic scripting for data handling and automation tasks.

Additionally, I am responsible for:

• Leading and managing the database team: task allocation, performance reviews, technical mentoring, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, and deliver robust data solutions.
• Documenting database designs, configurations, procedures, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Extracted, transformed, and analyzed payroll data using BigQuery, creating optimized datasets for visualization.

PL/SQL Developer with 3.2 years of hands-on experience in stored procedures, trigger writing, debugging complex queries, creating SQL functions, and data migration. And data integrity. Demonstrated expertise in:

• Advanced SQL Development: Writing and debugging complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, views, and user-defined functions.
• Data Migration Projects: Hands-on experience in planning and executing data migration between systems, while ensuring data accuracy and minimal downtime.
• Query Performance Optimization: Identifying bottlenecks, optimizing indexes, and tuning queries for enhanced system efficiency.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Working closely with application developers, business analysts, and QA teams to gather requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Database Maintenance & Support: Involved in routine data validations, integrity checks, schema updates, and production support activities.

Played a key role in delivering critical database solutions that supported business operations and analytics, contributing to both project success and long-term maintainability.