Nithin

Phone: +1(469)256-4735
Email Id: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nithin-kumar2013
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
 Over 10+ years of experience in Database Administration, Database Design, Modeling, Development, and
Support of MS SQL Server 2008R2/2008/2005/2000, along with expertise in Power BI and Tableau for data
visualization and reporting, in Production & Development environments.
 Good knowledge of MS SQL Server 2008 implementing new features like Row and Page compression mechanism,
CDC, Data Compression, Backup compression, Resource Governor, Performance Data Collector and
Transparent Data Encryption.
 Implemented High Availability techniques through Log Shipping and Replication and applied Database Mirroring as a
Disaster Recovery solution, ensuring business continuity.
 Experience in Creating Tables, Views, Triggers, Cursors, Dynamic Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions
and other Transact-SQL (DDL, DML) statements for various applications.
 Extensive experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services),
meeting diverse Business Intelligence (BI) requirements.
 Proficiency and Expertise in SQL Server Replication, Backup/Recovery, Disaster recovery and planning.
 Tracked Server Activity, Query Performance and Disk usage activity statistics via Performance Data Collection.
 Expertin designing Relational Database Model, implementation and testing as per business needs.
 Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Client/Server Connectivity, Database consistency checks
using DBCC Utilities.
 Proficiency in Power BI and Tableau for advanced data visualization and analytics, enabling data-driven decision-
making and providing actionable insights to business stakeholders.
 Implemented SQL Server 2005 new concepts like Data partitioning, Snapshot Isolation, Online Indexing, Try-
Catch Blocks, DDL Triggers and DMV & DMF.
 Created Partition function, Partition scheme and multiple filegroups and files to host the table data for Data
partitioning.
 Configured data refresh schedules and automated updates in Tableau Server to ensure dashboards reflect the latest
data, maintaining accuracy and relevance.
 Leveraged advanced SQL queries within Tableau for complex data joins, aggregations, and calculations that the native
Tableau data model could not handle independently.
 Leveraged complex SQL queries within Power BI to perform advanced data processing and transformations, ensuring
accuracy in visualizations that required custom data preparation.
 Managed Disk Space Optimization through RAID and SAN for enhanced storage efficiency and reliability.
 Experience in data migrating (using tools like DTS, BULK_INSERT, BCP) between different
homogeneous/heterogeneous systems and SQL Server as a part of Data Migration and Data Maintenance.
 Experience in extracting, transforming and loading data (ETL) using SSIS, DTS Import/Export Data, Bulk Insert,
BCP and DTS Packages.
 Extensive use of DTS in SQL Server, Performance Tuning & Application Design, Disaster Recovery Planning,
Security Management, Managing server and clients, T-SQL, etc.
 Experience in building Ad Hoc Reports, Parameterized Reports, Linked Reports, Toggle Reports, and Reports
with Sub Reports using SSRS.
 Experience in generating Drill down and Drill through reports with Drop down menu option, sorting the data, defining
subtotals in SSRS 2005/2008.
 Designed complex data models within Power BI and used Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to create calculated
columns, measures, and custom KPIs, facilitating in-depth analysis and performance monitoring.
 Intensive experience in Monitoring and Tuning SQL Server and database performance using SQL Profiler, Index
Tuning Wizard, Windows Performance Monitor.
 Expert in automating processes by creating jobs, and error reporting using Alerts, SQL Mail Agent.
 Proficient in performance tuning database servers and query tuning with different tools.
  Expert in Relational Database Model design, implementation, and testing, aligning with business requirements for
robust data architecture.
 Familiar with managing Very Large Databases (VLDBs) containing sensitive financial data, ensuring regulatory
compliance and data accuracy.
 Good knowledge of troubleshooting issues with CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other issues
 Current knowledge of different backup, restore mechanisms
 Knowledgeable in database corruption recovery techniques and various backup/restore mechanisms to safeguard
critical data assets.
 Experience in automation using PowerShell and C.
 Good understanding of indexes, index management.
 Experience in Data Warehouse Dimensional Modeling, including Star and Snowflake Schemas, supporting data
aggregation and analytics needs.
 Highly experienced in writing advanced SQL Queries and stored procedures.
 Certified in ITIL Foundation with solid understanding of the TOGAF architecture framework, facilitating structured
and efficient IT service management.
 Proficient in server configuration and patching and familiar with MySQL and Oracle in Windows and Linux
environments.
 Expert with Database Administration backup/recovery methodologies and procedures on a Windows/SQL
Server platform.
 As well as expert in Implementing Database Mirroring and Log shipping with SQL server 2012, 2008 R2, 2005.
 Strong knowledge in implementing different types of Replication Models such as Transaction, Snapshot and Merge in
SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008R2, 2005in OLTP environments.
 Very proficient in creating excellent documentation for processes and procedures.
 Very good customer support skills backed by years of helping clients and end users.
 Experience in Scrum development.
 Very strong understanding of relational database design concepts.
 Knowledge of data warehouse dimensional modeling.
 Experience in using and supporting MySQL in Windows and Linux environments.
 Experience in using Oracle.
 Experience in configuring and managing Linked Servers, data transfer between SQL Server and other
heterogeneous relational databases such as Oracle and DB2.
 Created dimensions using SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS.
 Experience in Supporting Large Databases, Troubleshooting and documenting root cause analysis.
 Experience in MS SQL Server performance tuning along with SQL Profiler, client/server connectivity, query
optimization, Database Maintenance plans, Database Consistency Checker using DBCC.
 Experience in database migrations.
 Skilled in SSRS and Crystal Reports for custom reporting and SOX compliance in server environments, ensuring
regulatory adherence.
 Expertise in system sizing, benchmarking, and writing system specifications, supporting optimal resource allocation
and performance tuning.
 Experience in translating business requirements into technical requirements.
 Demonstrated proficiency in project management, change management, and conducting root cause analysis to identify
and resolve system issues.
 Strong understanding of Scrum development methodologies and experience in supporting development teams, with a
focus on cross-functional collaboration.

Certifications:
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) MySQL Database Administrator

Technical Skills:
Databases SQL Server 2012/2008 R2/2008/2005/2000, Oracle 10g/9i, MySQL, MS Access,
Teradata.
Languages C .Net, VB.Net, ASP.Net, VB 6.0, ASP, Java.
Development Tools Visual Studio.NET 2010/2008/2005, Adobe AEM.
ETL Tools SSIS, SSRS.
Scripting Languages PowerShell, Python, VBScript, PHP, Perl, AutoIt.
Operating Systems Windows Server 2008 R2/2008/2003/2000/NT, UNIX, Linux.
Reporting SSRS, Crystal Reports, SharePoint, Business Objects XI R2.
CRM Siebel 7.7/6.3, Siebel Analytics.
Visualization PowerBI, Tableau.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: Citi Bank, Dallas TX June 2021 to Till date

Role: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
Responsibilities:
 SQL Server 2008/2005 Database Administration.
 Responsible for 24x7 critical production support for 150 servers out of which 90 are production servers,
remaining test and development servers.
 Installation and Configuration of MS SQL Server 2008 on Windows 2008 Servers.
 Installed service packs and security fix on production, test and development servers.
 Configured multiple node failover cluster.
 Performed Migration of data from SQL Server 2005 toSQL Server 2008 Edition.
 Designed the physical and logical data modeling design for development projects.
 Reviewed and optimized SQL queries, CDC, stored procedures, functions, Indexes, views and triggers from other
developers to achieve maximum efficiency and scalability.
 Installed and Configured SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and 2012 in development, test and production environment
 Installed and Configured Operating System Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008.
 Migrated databases from Oracle 10g, MySQL 4.0.3, 5.0.15 to SQL Server 2008.
 Upgraded earlier versions of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005/2008, SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008
and SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2012.
 Installed, configured and maintained MS SQL Server Replication for production servers to provide high availability.
 Implemented partitioning to handle tables with over 300 million rows.
 Created and developed stored procedures to handle complex business rules, history data and audit analysis.
 Performed database backups for production, test and development servers and restored backups onto test servers to
ensure that we had good backups.
 Tuning Queries and Database performance using tools SQL Server Tuning Advisor, SQL Server Profiler,
Performance Monitor etc.
 Wrote SQL, T-SQL, Triggers and Stored-Procedures.
 Worked with developers to tune-up performance of SQL and T-SQL query.
 Additionally designed and implemented a disaster recovery system. Involved in disaster recovery procedures and
restoring the production database.
 Designed ETL packages dealing with different data sources (SQL Server, Flat Files, and XML) and loaded the data
into target data sources by performing different kinds of transformations using SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS) 2008/2005.
 Designed SSAS Cubes in Business Intelligence Development Studio 2008/2005.
 Generated complex reports as per business requirements using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2008/2005.
 Involved in SQL security and planning; administrating and creating user accounts for proper access,
SQL/Server system databases and tables, SQL Profiler Enterprise Manager/Management Studio, and Server
monitoring and capacity planning to ensure adequate CPU, disk space, and memory on all SQL servers.
 Maintain Operators, Categories, Alerts, Notifications, Jobs, Job Steps and Schedules. Monitor connections, locks
and performance of SQL server.
 Worked with the Copy Database Wizard for migrating the data from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008.
  Created and developed tables, views, indexes, functions and advanced queries for databases by using Query Analyzer
and SQL Server Enterprise Manager.
 Rewrote and tuned long-running SQL queries to cut execution time, ease database load and improve scalability.
 Trained developers on how to write better SQL, how to use more powerful features like table variables, how to avoid
cursors, etc.
 Profiled and tuned servers monthly to ensure fast queries and reports.
 Provided 24x7 on-call supports. Supported systems beyond regular hours/ weekends/ holidays.
 Managed all report code and .rdl files using a source control system.
 Periodically monitored performance using both System Monitor and SQL Profiler Trace.
 Gathered, stored and analyzed different types of SQL Server performance activities using Management Data
Warehouse (MDW).
 Documented changes made to the servers, including documentation of performance issues.
 Regularly checked OS Event Logs and SQL Server Logs for unusual events.
 Implemented Database Mirroring, Log Shipping on SQL 2008 Servers for high availability and maintaining Disaster
Recovery sites.
 Setting up and Automatic/Forced failover for the production servers usingLog Shipping, Database Mirroring
and Replication.
 Performed compression of historic data for VLDB and compressed backups to reduce the amount of space it takes on
disk.
 Managed unstructured data in SQL Server 2008 using filestream.
 Encrypted data and log files using transparent data encryption (TDE) solution.
 Experience in MS SQL Server tools like MS SQL Server Service Area Configuration, SQL Server Profiler, Business
Intelligence Development Studio, SQL Server management Studio, SQL Server Configuration Manager.
Environment: SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005, Windows 2008 server, SQL Profiler, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS.

Client: Walgreens, Chicago IL Jan 2019 to June 2021

Role: Senior Data Analyst
Responsibilities:
 Administered, installed, configured, and secured SQL Server environments across multiple servers.
 Developed complex stored procedures, functions, indexes, tables, views, and other T-SQL code to support various
applications.
 Monitored and optimized database performance to ensure data integrity and consistency.
 Managed a large portfolio of SQL Server databases across multiple servers, ensuring high availability and scalability.
 Designed and created logical and physical relational data models to support business operations and analytics.
 Modeled the Portfolio Manager system to aggregate user securities data from external brokerage sources.
 Collaborated with the database team on data warehousing initiatives, providing analytics and reporting data using
SSAS and SSRS.
 Created SSIS packages for efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations, facilitating data integration and
processing.
 Developed and managed Power BI dashboards and reports to support business decision-making, visualizing key
performance indicators and trends.
 Integrated SQL Server data with Power BI, enabling real-time and historical data analysis for stakeholders.
 Built interactive visualizations in Power BI, focusing on user engagement and easy interpretation of complex data sets.
 Implemented data modeling in Power BI, enhancing report accuracy and performance by creating relationships and
hierarchies within the data.
 Automated data refresh in Power BI for timely updates and to ensure data relevancy in critical reports.
 Conducted Power BI training sessions for end-users, enabling them to leverage reports effectively for business
insights.
 Participated in database design, focusing on normalization and optimal structure for data integrity.
 Processed and stored incoming data feeds, including news and real-time data, within the database environment.
 Utilized BMC and native monitoring tools for database and server performance management.
 Followed Change Management protocols to ensure controlled and documented database updates and modifications.
  Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, developing documentation with mitigation strategies and
corrective actions.
 Maintained Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across server environments, ensuring regulatory and security
standards were met.
 Administered MySQL databases on Linux servers, ensuring seamless integration with SQL Server environments.
 Developed custom scripts in C and PowerShell for data processing and automation tasks.
 Gained experience in Adobe CQ5/AEM content management systems as part of data-related projects.
 Certified in ITIL Foundation, applying best practices in IT service management.
 Familiar with TOGAF architecture framework, supporting the alignment of IT with business goals.
 Participated in Agile software development processes, contributing to iterative project development and delivery.
Environment: MS SQL Server 2008R2/2008/2005/2000, MySQL, SSIS, SQL, Visual Studio 2010,PowerBI, SSRS, SSAS, C .NET,
Windows Server 2008R2/2008/2003/2000, Linux

Client: FedEx, Dallas TX Feb 2017 to Jan 2019

Role: SQL Server Database Administrator
Responsibilities:
 Installed and configured SQL Server 2008 across development, testing, and production environments to
ensure a stable and secure database infrastructure.
 Set up Windows Server 2003 failover clustering to support SQL Server 2008, enhancing system resilience and
availability.
 Responsible for installation and configuration of SQL server 2016/ 2017 database on VMs and EC2 Windows
servers 2012R2/2016
 Responsible for providing 24x7 critical Production Support to all 120 plus Production, Development and Clustered
servers.
 Conducted upgrades to SQL Server 2008, including database schema migrations and compatibility adjustments.
 Developed and implemented a comprehensive Database Maintenance Plan to improve performance and reliability,
covering critical tasks such as integrity checks, updating statistics, and re-indexing.
 Participated in the design and implementation of clustering solutions to increase fault tolerance and support high-
availability configurations.
 Configured log shipping for high availability, enabling hot standby servers to minimize downtime in case of primary
server failure.
 Maintaining SQL Replication between source and target SQL Server databases.
 Provided 24x7 production support, proactively monitoring and troubleshooting issues to ensure uninterrupted
service in critical environments.
 Scheduled full, differential, and transaction log backups for databases, ensuring robust data protection and
minimizing risk of data loss.
 Executed database restoration and disaster recovery processes to recover data and maintain service continuity during
incidents.
 Production support, Performance Tuning, BCP/DR, Dev Support.
 Production database support to Confidential applications.
 Documented the OS and database /application matrix, documented the OS and SQL Server hardware and
software specifications.
 Managed and modified server and database permissions to ensure data security and control access, following best
practices for role-based access control.
 Worked as “Database Administrator” maintaining 35 Production systems (Intranet and internet) responsible
for Support, on call 24/7, database maintenance and system maintenance.
 Facilitated data transfers across homogeneous and heterogeneous platforms using the Data Transformation Services
(DTS) utility, supporting seamless data integration.
 Set up and maintained replication services, enabling data synchronization across different servers and enhancing data
availability.
 Managed on-call problem resolution and triage for the production SQL Server database environment.
 Fine-tuned database and server settings to improve performance, optimize resource usage, and reduce query
execution times.
  Configured SQL Server Mail Profiles to send automated notifications for job success or failure, keeping stakeholders
informed of critical tasks.
 Developed and maintained stored procedures, triggers, and functions to support application logic and streamline data
processing.
 Maintained SQL scripts for creating and managing database objects, ensuring a structured and organized approach to
database development.
Environment: SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, DTS, Replication, Database Maintenance Planner, Log Shipping,
Failover Clustering

Client: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Pittsburg PA Mar 2015 to Jan 2017

Role: Data Analyst
Responsibilities:
 Extensive experience in MS SQL Server 2005 database development and support in an enterprise environment,
known for strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
 Led database migration projects, including the upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005, ensuring smooth
transitions and minimizing downtime across systems.
 Conducted database performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive troubleshooting, significantly enhancing
application performance and reducing resource usage.
 Deep expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), data warehouse architecture, and data
modeling. Designed data warehouses and data marts using star and snowflake schemas and applied best practices in
normalization and denormalization for efficient data storage and retrieval.
 Proficient in ETL processes with extensive experience in Data Transformation Services (DTS) and SQL Server
Integration Services (SSIS), creating seamless data workflows that enabled high-quality data transformation,
integration, and storage.
 Optimized SQL queries and Tableau extracts to ensure efficient data refresh cycles and minimize processing times,
supporting real-time analytics
 Developed complex SSIS packages for data integration tasks, ensuring high data accuracy, quality, and consistency
across various data sources.
 Leveraged SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) for building OLAP cubes and conducting multidimensional
analysis, enabling in-depth insights into business data.
 Developed and maintained Tableau dashboards integrated with SQL Server data, creating visually compelling and
interactive reports to provide key insights for stakeholders.
 Collaborated with business teams to design Tableau visualizations that highlighted KPIs, trends, and actionable
insights tailored to departmental needs, supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
 Designed and generated interactive, real-time reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), delivering
critical insights to business users and supporting data-driven decision-making.
 Implemented SQL Server Notification Service and Service Broker for asynchronous messaging and alerting
capabilities, improving system responsiveness and cross-application communication.
 Advanced T-SQL programming skills, creating complex stored procedures, triggers, and functions tailored to business
requirements for efficient data handling.
 Integrated SQL Server data into Tableau dashboards, leveraging stored procedures and optimized T-SQL queries to
ensure accurate and up-to-date data representation.
 Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), following best practices from requirements
gathering to deployment and post-deployment support.
 Collaborated effectively within a multi-cultural, international team, coordinating across different geographies to
ensure seamless and timely project delivery.
 Gathered and translated complex user requirements into practical, cost-effective software solutions, addressing
business needs and improving productivity.
 Recognized as a creative and innovative problem-solver, bringing enthusiasm, energy, and leadership to resolve
complex challenges and ensure high-quality outcomes.
 Consistently well-organized, dependable, and adaptable to changing priorities in dynamic, fast-paced work
environments.
Environment: MS SQL Server 2005, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, T- SQL, SQL Server Notification Service, Tableau, ETL/DTS, Project
Management, SDLC.

Client: Georgia Power, Atlanta GA Aug 2013 to Mar 2015

Role: SQL SERVER Database Administrator
Responsibilities:
 Installation, configuration, customization, maintenance and performance tuning of SQL Server 2005/2008/ 2008 R2
Standard and Enterprise Editions 32 64 BIT including SSIS, SSAS and SSRS.
 Performed database/infrastructure physical design, database upgrades applied software patches to databases as per
application/client requirements.
 Monitor database server capacity/performance and make infrastructure and architecture recommendations to
management for necessary changes/updates.
 Work with internal IT operations teams to troubleshoot network and server issues and optimize the database
environment.
 Installation of SQL 2008/2012 on a clustered (Active/Passive, Active/Active/Passive) and non-clustered
environment.
 Technical lead in setting up and maintaining SQL Server log shipping, and Mirroring across geographically
dispersed SQL clusters.
 Experience with setting up replication between homogenous and heterogeneous subscribers such as SQL and
DB2.
 Implemented data encryption on PII information on the database level and the object level.
 Implemented the NIST guidelines for server security and hardened the servers.
 Establish and enforce database change management standards including pushes from development to QA, on to
production, etc
 Provide development and production support to troubleshoot day-to-day databases or related application issues.
 Design and implement all database security to ensure integrity and consistency among the various database regions.
 Monitor the health and performance of Production servers using Quest Fog light monitoring tools.
 Suggested Application level tuning changes for code, queries, SQL objects which may not be performing up to the
optimum database performance standards.
 Monitoring/tuning the SQL Server using Performance Monitor.
 Suggested, developed and implemented Scaling out solution with Data partitioning.
 Set up Log Shipping, MSSQL Mail and SMTP.
 Implemented MS SQL Clustering Active/Passive Active/Active.
 Interfaced with database vendors client technical support teams to isolate and resolve database related problems.
 Worked on Deploying and Scheduling SSIS packages on Different environments.
 Installed and configured Biztalk 2009 on Windows 2008 servers.
 Implemented and tested new SQL Server 2008 features such as Database/Backup Compression on SQL 2008
Databases.
 Experience in using third party Applications such as Litespeed and RedGate Compare tools, Networker backup tools.
 Experienced in installing EMC networker agents.
 Tested and implemented backups and restores with EMC Networker software to centralize and automate Data
backups across the IT environment.
 Tuning T-SQL queries to improve performance and Work for enabling/disabling the script, trigger etc.
 Validated and thoroughly tested Deduplication of backup data by integrating Networker backups with EMC Data
Domain.
 Administered the MS SQL Server by creating user logins with appropriate roles, dropping and locking the logins,
monitoring the user accounts, creation of groups, granting the privileges to users and groups.
 Exposure working on VMware ESX 4.1
 On-call troubleshooting on production SQL Server.
 Worked on the company's SQL Server when service stopped working.
 Experience building Templates, Fenced configurations, Full Cloned and Linked clone servers on Vmwarelabmanager
4.0
 Experience in fixing VMware Lab Manager Issues.
  Experience in installing and configuring SQL server 2005/2008 on VM servers.
 Administered and Monitored Production databases servers which have been virtualized.
 Worked with VMware Engineers in fixing performance issues on Database Servers.
 Exposure in using Vsphere to check various activities of VMware servers
 Installed and implemented custom configurations of QNXT 4.8 application. On Execution Units, Web Servers and
Distribution Hubs.
Environment: Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003 32/64 BIT, SQL Server 2008/2008 R2, SQL Server
2005, SSRS 2008, Foglight, LiteSpeed, VMWare Lab manager, VSphere.