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Benjamin Chukwu

@benjaminchukwu

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Experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with a focus on optimization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration in database management.

With over ten years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator, I have successfully managed enterprise databases for leading companies such as Accenture and Amazon. My expertise in database management has led to a 30% improvement in database availability through proactive high availability implementations, and I have reduced infrastructure costs by 40% by migrating over 100 databases to Azure SQL.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions to mission-critical production environments, receiving the annual Technical Excellence award in 2021. My ability to drive performance tuning and automation initiatives has resulted in two promotions within three years. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to modernize database infrastructures and enhance operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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SQL Database Administrator

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Accenture

May 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Modernized database infrastructure by migrating critical VLDB workloads to a managed cloud environment, achieving higher availability and scalability. Orchestrated a company-wide disaster recovery drill across 50+ AlwaysOn Availability Groups, validating seamless failover for 100% of logistics-critical applications.

SQL Server Azure SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups PowerShell ETL

SQL Server DBA

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Led efforts to automate routine DBA tasks, reducing manual intervention by 75%. Configured robust HA/DR strategies utilizing AlwaysOn, Clustering, and Mirroring for patient data accessibility across 15+ hospitals.

SQL Server Clustering Mirroring SSIS SQL Agent

Junior SQL DBA

Capgemini

Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Maintained optimal performance across 24x7 production and staging SQL Server environments, ensuring zero downtime during peak retail campaigns. Diagnosed and resolved 15+ critical deadlock incidents in high-concurrency OLTP systems.

SQL Server Extended Events Log Shipping Backup Verification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California Extension – Los Angeles

Certificate, Construction Management

2020 - 2020

Completed a certificate program focusing on the principles and practices of construction management. Gained knowledge in project planning, scheduling, and cost control relevant to the construction industry.

Coventry University

M.Sc., Management

2013 - 2015

Obtained a Master of Science degree with a focus on management principles. Studied advanced concepts in business administration and organizational leadership.