Loading...
Loading...
Himalayas
About usHimalayas PlusCommunityTech stackEmployee benefitsTerms and conditionsPrivacy policyContact usFor job seekers
Create your profileBrowse remote jobsDiscover remote companiesJob description keyword finderRemote work adviceCareer guidesJob application trackerAI resume builderResume examples and templatesAI cover letter generatorCover letter examplesAI headshot generatorAI interview prepInterview questions and answersAI interview answer generatorAI career coachFree resume builderResume summary generatorResume bullet points generatorResume skills section generator© 2025 Himalayas. All rights reserved. Built with Untitled UI. Logos provided by Logo.dev. Voice powered by Elevenlabs Grants
Join the remote work revolution
Join over 100,000 job seekers who get tailored alerts and access to top recruiters.
@benjaminchukwu
Experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with a focus on optimization.
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.
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accenture
May 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
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.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Nov 2018 - Present (7 years)
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.
Capgemini
Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 2 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.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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.
B.Sc., Engineering
2006 - 2010
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Acquired foundational knowledge and skills in various engineering disciplines.
Software and tools used professionally
You can contact Benjamin and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message BenjaminFelix Rugamba
MS SQL Database Administrator, Hilti
Nicholas Mbogo
SQL Server Database Administrator, Cisco
Emmanuel Ede
Lead Database Administrator, Impresiv Health
Blessing Bade-Ajidahun
SQL Server Database Administrator, Tekypro LLC
Velma Esaw
SQL DBA, Humana
Iyyappan Kannappan
Senior SQL DBA, New York Board of Education
Kelechi Ugoh
Database Administrator, Wintrust Financial Corporation
Micheal Sonaike
Senior Database Administrator, ViewSonic
Marta Mezgebu
Senior Database Administrator, Pro Trans International
Natnael Sertse
Senior Database Administrator, Tyson Foods