Jody User
@jodyuser2
I manage mission-critical SQL Server and Azure database environments with resilient HA/DR, performance, and security.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've managed and optimized enterprise database environments for Betway, Rank Group, Saica, Dark Fibre Africa, Dimension Data, Webber Wentzel, MultiChoice, and Europ Assistance.
Across finance, gaming, telecommunications, legal, healthcare, and media, I support business-critical production systems with minimal downtime. I implement HA/DR, backups, migrations, and database security practices while partnering with development teams to improve performance and reliability.
My work spans SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, with hands-on capability in performance tuning, query optimization, Always On Availability Groups, replication, log shipping, and failover clustering.
I've also led teams and mentored others, using automation and tools including PowerShell, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Query Store, Extended Events, SQL Profiler, Azure Site Recovery, and Redgate.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Database Administrator
Betway
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Senior Database Administrator
Rank Group
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Senior Database Administrator
Saica
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Senior SQL DBA
Dark Fibre Africa
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Senior SQL DBA / Team Lead
Dimension Data
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
SQL DBA
Webber Wentzel
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Senior SQL DBA
MultiChoice (DStv)
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
SQL DBA
Europ Assistance
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
SQL DBA / Data Analyst / AS400
Earlier Career
Jan 2000 - Dec 2011 (11 years 11 months)
Managed and optimized enterprise database environments. Implemented HA/DR, backups, migrations and security best practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce, Informatics
Pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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