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Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances. Monitor database performance, implement performance tuning, and optimize SQL queries. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are in place, such as backups, failover clustering, and replication.  Schedule and perform regular database maintenance tasks, including index rebuilding, updating statistics, and checking database integrity. Implement and manage database monitoring tools to ensure system health and performance. Proactively identify and resolve database issues and performance bottlenecks.  Implement and manage database security policies, including user roles, permissions, and encryption. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) through regular audits and security assessments. Manage data masking and other privacy-enhancing techniques to protect sensitive information.  Support data integration processes, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations. Work closely with developers to design and optimize database schemas and structures. Implement and maintain data warehousing solutions to support business intelligence and analytics.  Provide support for database-related issues, including user inquiries and application performance problems. Perform root cause analysis for database-related incidents and implement corrective actions. Document database configurations, procedures, and standards to ensure effective knowledge sharing and continuity.

Senior Database Administrator
- **Company:** WR Berkley Insurance, London, UK
- **Period:** March 2017 – Present
- **Responsibilities:**
 - Manage SQL Server infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
 - Installations, deployments, audit strategies, and performance tuning
 - Support Dev Team with SSIS packages and ADF deployments
 - Oversee disaster recovery and restore strategies
 - Design technical solutions for the DBA team
 - Collaborate with Business Analysts and other departments
 - Database migration from on-prem to Azure
 - Develop SSIS processes and T-SQL scripts
 - Install and configure SQL Server (2012-2019) including SSAS and SSRS
 - Maintain SQL Server Security
 - Develop operational reports using SSRS and MS Power BI
 - Work on Solvency 2 data/database compliance

**Senior Database Administrator**
- **Company:** ENSTAR, London, UK
- **Period:** October 2015 – February 2017
- **Responsibilities:**
 - Manage global database applications, development, and deployment
 - Support DW team with ETLs and database architecture
 - Oversee DR and HA solutions
 - Create cost estimates and perform capacity planning
 - Collaborate with Business Analysts and support auditors
 - Provide technical coaching to team members
 - Design and implement SQL Server databases (2008-2014)
 - T-SQL programming, SSRS reports, and ETLs for HADOOP DW

**Senior Database Administrator**
- **Company:** HARDY/CNA Insurance, London, UK
- **Period:** July 2012 – October 2015
- **Responsibilities:**
 - Sole DBA for the SQL Server infrastructure
 - Manage a Junior DBA
 - Design and develop in-house database applications
 - Perform query optimization and database maintenance
 - Conduct regular security reviews and audit strategies
 - Oversee DR and HA solutions
 - Migrate DTS packages to SSIS
 - Create reports using SSRS
 - Migrate SQL Server (2005-2012/2014)

**SQL Server Database Administrator**
- **Company:** Munich Reinsurance – Watkins Syndicate, London, UK
- **Period:** January 2009 – June 2012
- **Responsibilities:**
 - Design new databases and data import/export processes
 - Develop and maintain SQL Infrastructure standards and best practices
 - Manage SQL Server migrations (2005 to 2012)
 - Create database objects (stored procedures, views, triggers)
 - Create replication and log-shipping
 - Support operational DW by promoting ETLs to production
 - Maintain backups and oversee DR tests
 - Promote code across environments

Education and Certifications
- **Diplomas:**
 - Database Management, Westminster College of Computing, London
 - Electronics-Automated Systems with specialization in Computer Science
- **Certifications:**
 - MCITP in SQL Server 2008 and 2005 DBA
 - MCP in Administering and Designing Databases with SQL-Server 2000
 - OCP in Oracle 10g Administration and Oracle Developer
- **Training:**
 - Data Engineering on Azure
 - Implementing an Azure Data Solution
 - SQL Server (2017, 2016, 2012, 2008) new features
 - Insurance/Reinsurance fundamentals
 - Managing Oracle on Linux