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Muhammad Umair Arshad

@muhammadumairarshad

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Experienced IT professional with expertise in database administration.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

I am an experienced IT professional with over 9 years of diversified experience in databases, systems, ERPs, storages, SAP, and datacenter administration. My journey has equipped me with the ability to lead technical projects and support implementations across multiple products. I pride myself on being a committed team player, self-motivated, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels.

Currently, I serve as a Lead Database Administrator at AFINITI Software Solutions, where I oversee the installation, administration, and optimization of various database servers, ensuring their availability and security. My role involves leading significant upgrades, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining high availability solutions. I have successfully managed numerous database upgrades and implemented disaster recovery procedures, ensuring continuous availability and performance.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to work under pressure while meeting project deadlines. I have received recognition as the Star Performer of 2022 at AFINITI, which reflects my dedication and commitment to excellence. I am eager to bring my expertise to new challenges and contribute to innovative projects in the IT landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Database Administrator

Current

AFINITI Software Solutions

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Responsible for installation, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and Green Plum database servers. Led MySQL upgrades and implemented high availability solutions. Provided support for query optimization and maintained disaster recovery procedures.

MySQL MSSQL PostgreSQL Thales Vormetrics Security Database Administration Disaster Recovery Performance Tuning Query Optimization High Availability

M.I.S. Executive

SEFAM Pvt. Limited

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020 (1 year 9 months)

Managed MSSQL and MySQL database administration, including backups, recoveries, and configurations. Oversaw SAP BASIS administration and SAN/NAS management. Coordinated with vendors for application deployment and disaster recovery site management.

MSSQL MySQL SAP BASIS IBM Integration Bus Database Administration Disaster Recovery Systems Administration Virtualization

Site Engineer

Huawei Technologies

Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 (10 months)

Supervised installation and integration of Huawei 4G technology projects. Conducted health checks and troubleshooting of Huawei equipment, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and coordinating with clients for hardware replacements.

4G Technology Installation Integration Troubleshooting EHS Project Management Team Leadership

Assistant Database Administrator

SEFAM Pvt. Limited

Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 5 months)

Administered MySQL, Oracle, and MSSQL servers, including SAP administration and systems configurations. Managed disaster recovery sites and trained new resources on database management and virtualization.

MySQL Oracle MSSQL Disaster Recovery Systems Administration Virtualization Performance Tuning Training

Software Engineer

Matrix Solutions

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (3 months)

Developed websites using ASP.Net, contributing to various projects and enhancing web programming skills in C#, HTML, and SQL Server.

ASP.NET C++HTML SQL Server Web Development Software Engineering Programming Team Collaboration Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computer science including programming, database management, and software development.