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Vivek Somalaraju

@viveksomalaraju

I manage SQL Server estates and cloud data migrations across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.

At Persona Nutrition, I manage 50+ SQL Server instances across production, UAT, and development, keeping business-critical services available, secure, and performant.

I've built Azure Data Factory pipelines and Snowflake integrations for enterprise data movement, while supporting migrations from on-premises SQL Server to AWS, Azure SQL, Aurora, and Snowflake. I also automate validation and administration with Python, PowerShell, and T-SQL.

Across NHS, Lloyds Banking Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and retail clients, I've delivered SQL upgrades, HA/DR solutions, ETL packages, reporting, and large-scale database migrations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SQL DBA / Azure / AWS / Data Engineer

Current

Persona Nutrition

Oct 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Administered and supported SQL Server databases across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Managed over 50 SQL Server instances, developed T-SQL and SSIS packages, and supported cloud migrations to AWS and Azure.

SQL Server T SQL SSIS SSRS SSAS PowerShell Python AWS Azure Snowflake MySQL Performance Optimization High Availability Data Migration Azure Data Factory Power BI

SQL DBA / BI Developer

NHS Walton Centre

Feb 2021 - Feb 2023 (2 years)

Provisioned and configured SQL Server 2019 environments, migrated from SQL 2008/2014 to 2019, and configured Always On availability groups. Developed SSIS packages for data loads and performed performance tuning and documentation.

SQL Server SSIS T SQL SSRS MySQL Performance Optimization High Availability Data Migration Documentation

SQL Migration Specialist

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Led a large database migration project from Sybase to SQL Server, migrating over 50 databases. Used SSMA for schema and data migration, converted stored procedures, and performed data validation and performance tuning.

SQL Server Sybase SSMA Data Migration Performance Optimization Azure Data Factory Documentation

SQL DBA / Developer

NHS (GSTT)

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 (6 months)

Managed SQL Server databases across environments, monitored performance, and troubleshot issues. Automated monitoring with PowerShell and implemented log shipping and database mirroring.

SQL Server PowerShell Performance Optimization Log Shipping SQL Server Mirroring Monitoring

SQL DBA

Private Sports Company

Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 (6 months)

Supported SQL Server databases, monitored jobs and backups, and handled production issues. Performed performance tuning and maintenance activities.

SQL Server Monitoring Performance Optimization Backup Maintenance

SQL DBA / Developer

Make It Cheaper

Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 (4 months)

Installed and configured SQL Server, developed stored procedures and views, and created SSRS reports. Implemented backup, restore, and replication processes.

SQL Server T SQL SSRS Backup Restores Replication Performance Optimization

SQL DBA

Lloyds Banking Group

Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 (8 months)

Managed technical deliverables for SQL Server upgrades, patching, and migrations across a large estate. Led a team of six, provided technical escalation support, and implemented best practices.

SQL Server Upgrades Patching Migration Team Leadership Change Management Disaster Recovery Performance Optimization

SQL DBA / Developer

Ryman Group

Jul 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Managed SQL Server databases supporting retail systems, monitored performance, and developed SSIS packages and SSRS reports. Implemented backup and recovery strategies.

SQL Server SSIS SSRS Backup Recovery Performance Optimization

SQL DBA / Developer

Criya Tech Ltd

Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 (2 years 5 months)

Worked on SQL Server administration and development, created SSIS packages, and supported ETL processes. Developed SSRS reports and performed performance tuning.

SQL Server SSIS SSRS ETL Performance Optimization