RITVIK RATTIHALLI
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Database Administrator with over 5 years of experience managing, securing, and optimizing SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS RDS, and Google Cloud. Expertise in installation, configuration, performance tuning, and implementing effective backup strategies. Proficient in automating administrative tasks, managing access controls, and maintaining data integrity and security through comprehensive troubleshooting and compliance practices. Strong documentation and collaboration abilities contribute to a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer - Database Administrator
Connected Services, WIPRO
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
- Administered and maintained a fleet of over 450+ SQL Server instances supporting various Harman applications and global production facilities.
- Developed a PowerShell-based automation for in-place SQL Server upgrades reducing upgrade time by 60% and minimizing downtime.
- Configured cross-region AlwaysOn Availability Groups, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across geographically distributed data centers.
- Maintained and optimized SQL Server environments through performance tuning, security hardening, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
- Implemented and monitored Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) to safeguard sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined download and deployment of SQL Server Cumulative Updates (CUs) using DBATools, improving patch management efficiency.
- Automated post-SQL installation configurations, improving compliance, monitoring readiness, and operational consistency.
- Managed cross-domain SQL Server and database instance migrations, ensuring seamless transition with minimal business impact and zero data loss.
- Collaborated closely with application teams to migrate databases during application transitions, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
- Automated ServiceNow-to-SQL Server data integration by leveraging APIs and custom scripting, improving data availability and reducing manual intervention.
- Led the deployment and evaluation of SQL Server 2025, driving adoption of new features and establishing standardized installation configurations.
- Automated server and database inventory process using PowerShell and Python, centralizing tracking of infrastructure and configuration details.
- Designed and implemented database auditing solutions using triggers to capture and monitor critical database activities for compliance and operational visibility.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior database administrators.
Database Administrator Analyst
Accenture
Bengaluru
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recoveries like Always ON Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, and SQL Cluster.
- Actively involved in Improving System Performance using SQL Profiler, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, Windows performance monitor, DMVs, DMF's, preparing fragmentation report, DBCC and Activity Monitor.
- Managed databases across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS RDS, and Google Cloud, with hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting.
- Implemented database security measures including access controls, encryption, and auditing to meet industry compliance standards and safeguard sensitive data.
- Implemented comprehensive database security measures such as access controls, Database encryption, and auditing to meet and exceed industry compliance standards and safeguard sensitive data.
- Created linked servers based on project specifications.
Database Administrator Associate
Accenture
Bengaluru
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Executed backup and restore processes to uphold recovery point objectives and retention policies.
- Managed database access permissions for users, roles, and applications, enforcing security protocols.
- Developed database maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance through index rebuilding and integrity checks.
- Utilized SQL Management Studio for query analysis and job rescheduling within SQL Server.
- Maintained service level agreements by efficiently addressing ticketing requests and minimizing downtime.
- Installed SQL Server versions 2012 through 2022 on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems.
Education
Bachelor's of Engineering -
KLE Institute of Technology
Hubli05-2021
Skills
- Database Management and Administration
- SQL Server
- Cloud Database Management
- AWS RDS
- Backup and recovery
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Upgrades and Patching
- Problem resolution
- Query optimization
- Database upgrades
- High Availability Design
- Data Replication Strategies
- Database Automation
- Database Synchronization
- Data Consistency Management
- Scripting
- Powershell
Certification
Microsoft Azure – Az-900
LANGUAGES
English - Proficient
Hindi - Proficient
Kannada - Native
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Database Administrator
Connected Services, WIPRO
01.2025 - Current
Database Administrator Analyst
Accenture
11.2023 - 12.2024
Database Administrator Associate
Accenture
10.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor's of Engineering -
KLE Institute of Technology