Ewunjock Njalong

Azure Data Engineer @New American Funding

Washington, DC, US

Designing and executing successful migration strategies from on-premises databases to Azure cloud, ensuring seamless data transfer and minimal downtime. Developing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as Python, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps (ADO) to streamline database management tasks, including provisioning, backup and recovery, monitoring, and deployment processes. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand business needs, and propose effective database solutions that align with the overall technical architecture in the Azure cloud environment. Utilizing tools like Liquibase or like manage database schema changes and version control. Implementing effective monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Splunk and Datadog to ensure database performance, availability, and security. Performing thorough assessments and evaluations of existing on-premises databases, identifying areas for improvement, optimization, and consolidation prior to migration to Azure cloud. Ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout the database modernization and migration process in the Azure cloud environment. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior database engineers, fostering their technical growth, and promoting best practices in database management, automation, and migration in the Azure cloud. Staying up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in database management, Azure cloud services, and DevOps practices, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our organization.