Ravikumar Katamoni
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven SQL DBA specializing in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including AlwaysON and Failover Clustering. Automated DBA tasks through PowerShell, significantly enhancing efficiency. Experienced in performance optimization and fostering collaboration to maintain scalable, secure database environments, with a strong focus on Azure SQL services and cloud resource management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead - SQL DBA
Loreal
Hyderabad
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of database systems for compliance and performance checks.
- Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to modern database solutions.
- Trained staff on best practices for SQL database usage and management.
- Reviewed existing processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Defined synchronization plan for patch management.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather business requirements for enhancements and change requests.
Sr. DBA
InspireBrands
Hyderabad
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Administered enterprise SQL Server environments across on-prem and Azure platforms, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Managed Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances, dynamically scaling resources to meet application demands.
- Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions using AlwaysON and Failover Clustering.
- Automated routine DBA tasks with PowerShell, reducing manual effort by 90%.
- Ensured compliance with SQL security policies and implemented encryption standards.
- Developed Power BI dashboards for performance monitoring using ADX and KQL queries, providing actionable insights for database optimization.
Sr. DBA
TEK Systems
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Supported 24x7 production environments, promptly resolving business-critical issues to minimize downtime.
- Administered enterprise SQL Server environments across on-prem and Azure platforms.
- Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions using AlwaysON and Failover Clustering.
- Led capacity planning initiatives to support future growth while optimizing system performance.
- Performed query tuning and optimized indexes for better performance.
- Installed and configured SQL Server instances, ensuring reliable backups and restores.
Senior Software Engineer
TSCS
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed multiple projects under tight deadlines, ensuring quality and functionality of all deliverables.
- Implemented data compression techniques that significantly reduced data storage costs.
- Documented all databases to enhance knowledge transfer among team members and across departments.
Sr. DBA
ValueLabs
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Designed and implemented HA/DR solutions with AlwaysON and Failover Clustering, enhancing system availability and resilience.
- Administered enterprise SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms.
- Supported 24x7 production environments, quickly resolving business-critical issues to minimize downtime.
- Performed query tuning and optimized indexes for better performance.
- Installed and configured SQL Server instances, ensuring reliable backups and restores.
- Provided expert guidance on database design best practices, resulting in more scalable and maintainable systems.
Database Administrator
Smartchip Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Established monitoring solutions that alerted administrators to potential issues, preventing major problems.
- Implemented capacity planning strategies to support data volume growth while maintaining system performance.
- Administered and monitored databases, resolving issues proactively to ensure server reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTUH
Hyderabad01-2011
Skills
- SQL Server administration,High availability solutionsBackup strategy design
- Performance Optimization: Query tuning, index maintenance, execution plan analysis
- Security & Compliance: SQL security policies, encryption (TDE, Always Encrypted), auditing
- Azure SQL Services: Database, Elastic Pools, Managed Instance, SQL VMs, Azure Data Factory pipelines
- Cost Management
- Automation scriptingMonitoring and reporting
- Database Backup Solutions
- Data compression
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Personal Information
Skills
4,4,4,5,4,4,4
Timeline
Lead - SQL DBA
Loreal
05.2026 - Current
Sr. DBA
InspireBrands
01.2024 - 04.2026
Sr. DBA
TEK Systems
04.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Software Engineer
TSCS
12.2018 - 03.2019
Sr. DBA
ValueLabs
01.2017 - 11.2018
Database Administrator
Smartchip Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTUH