Sameer Mahat
@sameermahat
Senior Azure Database Administrator driving cloud migrations and high-availability solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator with over 17 years of IT experience, including 8+ years specializing in SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. I lead database architecture, cloud migrations, and performance tuning for banking, fintech, ERP, and data warehousing systems.
I have delivered high-availability solutions (AlwaysOn), automated maintenance and CI/CD integrations, and significant query performance improvements—often reducing runtimes by over 60%. I mentor DB teams, conduct SQL code reviews, and enforce compliance with GDPR and HIPAA.
I design and execute large-scale migrations to Azure and AWS, implement encryption and row-level security, and streamline ETL/ELT pipelines with SSIS and Azure Data Factory to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Database Administrator
Infinite Computer Solutions
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led database infrastructure for a digital banking and payments modernization, migrating legacy systems to hybrid cloud and improving performance, scalability, and compliance across global financial platforms.
Lead Database Administrator
Rigo Technologies
Jul 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Designed and optimized high-performance SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, led cloud migrations to Azure/AWS, and reduced query/report runtimes by over 60% through indexing and query refactoring.
Lead Database Administrator
Braindigit IT Solutions
Jan 2017 - Jul 2021 (4 years 6 months)
Led installation, migration, HA/DR and performance optimization of SQL Server and MongoDB for SaaS products, cutting report runtimes by over 60% and instituting automated maintenance and governance.
Software Programmer
Mercantile Office Systems Pvt Ltd
Apr 2008 - Jan 2017 (8 years 9 months)
Developed and integrated core banking solutions and ISO8583 payment middleware, implemented encryption and masking for PII, and supported ATM/switch integrations across 50+ banks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology focusing on advanced IT concepts and practical applications.
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