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Great Warley, Brentwood, Gb

Database Design :• Manage the design, development, implementation, and document solutions to transform legacy on-premises systems (SQL Server) to cloud-native architecture (Azure Data Lake Gen 2, Azure SQL Clusters, Azure Synapse)DataOps :• Delivery Lead with full responsibility to improve our data pipeline architecture and performances. I am responsible for undertaking full audits and enhancing performance of our databases/data lakes with continuous monitoring, measuring and automationData Innovation :• investigate and understand emerging trends in data-base technologies, performing horizon-scanning between SMP and MPP databases, Data Lake based analytics that present current and future opportunities for the Bank.Infrastructure as Code :• Adopt and propagate Infrastructure as Code standards with templated deployments, scaling and teardowns (ARM templates, PowerShell modules), event driven monitoring and alertsData Cataloguing :• Part of the Data team with the responsible for establishing the organization’s Data catalogue reading off the Data Lake and other downstream systems that drive Data lineage, metadata, and master Data discoveries for the entire Bank Test Environments, Data Deletion and Anonymisation :• Maintain lower environments (test, dev) with masked PII data in sync with production environments and automate data deletion and anonymization in compliance with GDPR

London, Gb

Primarily responsible for managing and engineering the company’s global RDBMS solutions. My key areas of responsibilities:• Lead in the design and migration of appropriate private cloud database instances to Microsoft Azure cloud platform. • Provide DBA support across the dev, uat, preprod and production environments. • Day to day management activities, performance tuning, capacity planning, transaction processing. • Setup monitoring solutions ( System Center Operations Manager and SentryOne) to pro-actively capture, analyse and resolve database related issues. • Performance analysis and tuning of database systems. • Collaborate with application dev teams on implementing database best practices and reviewing/optimizing SQL code.

London, London, Gb

Key areas of responsibilities:• Full Responsibility for the company’s’ database High Availability and Disaster Recovery Infrastructure• Proactive monitoring of database environment for stability, performance, availability and recoverability• Provide Level II/III support to support team members to minimize user/system down time• Create and manage multiple databases and lead in capacity planning. • Maintain data integrity and security (manage roles and permissions of database users).• Support our large team of developers with database operations including the development of complex SQL, tuning of DML and the creation of stored procedures.• Establish and maintain written best practices and operational procedures (build books, checklists etc.) and produce training materials for company wide use• Review and revise SQL Server configuration for cutting edge features / new use cases• Plan and implement regular system upgrades to enhance service continuity and user experience• Ensure the proper setup and validation of backup and restore processes

London, Gb

As a key member of the Infrastructure and Operations team, I am responsible for the lead support of our legacy MS SQL servers, planning for the implementation of a new Enterprise Class SQL estate and implementing new SQL hosted applications like SharePoint 2013 and SSRS.Key areas of responsibilities:• Completed the consolidation, upgrade and migration of all SQL instances to new enterprise class SQL instances on-premise and on the cloud (MS Azure)• Responsible for the maintenance, administration, availability, performance and improvement of the SQL databases• Responsible for implementation and release management of all database changes• Present changes and provide expertise to the CAB as required to approve 3rd party changes• Work with the Infrastructure team to ensure security from a database level and AD level is consistent• Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure peak performance and secure services• Provide trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management and capacity planning• Peer review code and implement code changes in the production environment• Created and tested a disaster recovery ‘run’ book and ensured all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)• Developing and maintaining best practices and maintaining required documentation.

Putney, London, Gb

To support and maintain the on premise SQL infrastructure with a high level of professionalism and efficiency. I was responsible for various projects involving large data migration on various servers. I am also closely involved in the design and implementation of various web applications and internal data systems. Key areas of responsibilities:• Responsible for the Company’s SQL server estate. My daily maintenance activities include backups/restores, alerts, integrity checks, optimizing and tuning SQL scripts, patching and troubleshoot database issues.• Designed and deployed a disaster recovery plan and maintained a high availability data platform. • Set up and deploy reports using SQL server Reporting services (SSRS), SQL server Data tools and Report Builder.• Responsible for processing and validating incoming data files from clients and loading data into the system. • Assist in aligning the test, development and production support systems with production.• T-SQL training/mentoring.

Hammersmith, London, Gb

Served as technical lead for the company SQL server infrastructure. Gained extensive exposure to Greenfield developments, necessitating analysis design and interdepartmental communications skills to ensure that all applications developed met business needs. I was recognised for my notable project management and technical skills. This is underpinned by a broad-based range of experience in software development life cycle and the latest web technologies. As Support Manager, I defined priorities, work packages, deadlines, and resource allocation.Key areas of responsibilities:• Served as lead for the technical and administration aspects of the company SQL database infrastructure. Daily tasks include: Database builds and testing, Performance monitoring and tuning, Backup and recovery.• Developed many reports using T-SQL and SQL Reporting services and maintained a suite of SQL stored procedures and views.• Define scope, WBS creation with Activity sequence, Resource Estimation, Duration and Budget, Quality Management, Project Execution & People Management.• Lead research and development while evaluating third-party technology for its appropriateness and applicability to the organisations chosen development stream.• Manage the team’s performance and work packages against a number of key metrics including customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, compliance with project requirements and operational efficiency. • Ensuring controls are in place and process risk is identified and mitigated.

Post Grad, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.)Hons, Electrical &Electronics