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Vikram M

@vikramm2

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I optimize SQL Server and Azure data platforms for resilient, high-performing healthcare systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to improve database reliability, cloud migration, HA/DR, and performance across SQL Server and Azure data platforms, while building automated, secure data pipelines and supporting mission-critical systems.

At Zelis Healthcare, I build and operate resilient SQL Server, Snowflake, and Azure data platforms supporting 24/7 mission-critical systems. I led a 20TB SQL Data Warehouse migration to Snowflake with zero data loss and 99.9% uptime, while improving query performance by up to 50%.

Across Cigna Healthcare and Holiday Inn Club Vacations, I managed large SQL Server estates, cloud migrations, HA/DR, and incident response. I automate data pipelines and database operations with ADF, DBT, Python, PowerShell, Azure DevOps, and Git, with a focus on secure, reliable performance for healthcare and financial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sr Database Administrator/Data Engineer

Current

Zelis Healthcare

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Designed and maintained Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, log shipping, and replication for 24/7 mission-critical systems. Conducted performance tuning and optimized data warehouse architecture using Snowflake and Medallion design patterns.

SQL Azure DBA

Cigna Healthcare

Jun 2020 - Apr 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Managed 70+ SQL Server instances in Azure and on-premises, ensuring 99.9% uptime and HIPAA compliance. Executed lift-and-shift migrations to Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances, and architected ETL/ELT solutions using ADF and SSIS.

SQL Server Database Administrator

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

May 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Administered 70+ SQL Server databases in 24/7 production environments. Led data center and cloud migration initiatives, architected Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances, and implemented CI/CD pipelines.

SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups Failover Cluster Instance Azure Site Recovery DMS (Database Migration Service)Azure DevOps Git Jenkins SSIS SSAS SSRS PowerShell SQL Server Profiler Database Tuning Advisor SolarWinds DPA Foglight

SQL Developer Intern

Nova Southeastern University

Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)

Worked in a team to identify requirements, design and implement database schemas and applications. Performed performance tuning and managed user access via Active Directory.

SQL Server T SQL Performance Optimization Index Tuning Stored Procedures Triggers Backup And Recovery Active Directory

Associate Software Engineer – SQL Server Database Administrator

Aner Info Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Worked on SQL Server installation, configuration, and migration. Provided 24/7 support for development and production databases, and implemented high availability solutions.

SQL Server Installation Configuration Migration High Availability SQL Server Mirroring Log Shipping Replication Clustering Performance Optimization SQL Server Profiler Extended Events Database Tuning Advisor SSIS SSRS SSAS PowerShell

SQL Server Database Administrator

CoCubes Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Installed and configured SQL Server, migrated databases, and performed administration tasks including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and maintenance plan creation.