Mebrat D.

About Mebrat D.

I am a seasoned Senior SQL & Azure Database Administrator with 10+ years of experience supporting, optimizing, and securing enterprise-scale database environments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms. My expertise spans SQL Server (2005–2022) and Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS), with strong hands-on experience with SQL Server databases, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ServiceNow databases.I specialize in designing scalable architectures, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On AG, Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Geo-Replication), leading cloud migrations, automating administrative processes (T-SQL, PowerShell, SSIS, SSRS, POWER BI, Azure Automation, Redgate CI/CD), and ensuring strong security and compliance. I have deep experience with TDE, RBAC, Auditing, Encryption, CyberArk, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance including HIPAA and GDPR, with proven work supporting healthcare organizations such as BCBSTX and BCBSSC.I bring extensive expertise in performance optimization, including indexing, query plans, statistics, memory/cache behavior, query tuning, Extended Events, Profiler, and DMVs. Skilled in backup and recovery strategies using Ola Hallengren, Redgate, Cohesity, Dell EMC DD Boost, and Azure Backup, I ensure reliable, resilient, and high-performing database environments.I have 10+ years of experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), ServiceNow database administration, SSRS development, PowerShell scripting,I am excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, I deliver database solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available, while improving operational efficiency and supporting business continuity.Core CompetenciesDatabases: SQL Server (2005–2022), Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow DB.HADR: Always On AG, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Geo-Replication.Performance Optimization: Indexing, Query Plans, Statistics, Memory/Cache Behavior, Query Tuning, Extended Events, Profiler, DMVsOla Hallengren, Redgate, Cohesity, Native SQL Backups, Dell EMC DD Boost, Azure BackupT-SQL, PowerShell, SSIS, SSRS, Azure Automation, Redgate CI/CDSecurity & Compliance: TDE, RBAC, Auditing, Encryption, CyberArk, Azure AD, HIPAA, GDPR, healthcare compliance Monitoring & Tools: SSMS, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, PerfMonAdditional Platforms: Jump Servers, Hybrid Cloud Environments, MultiCloud Integrations, ServiceNow management tool. Soft Skills: Communication, cross-team collaboration, documentation, analytical problem-solving

Experience

1. Sr, Sql Dba Azure Database Engineer

   Microsoft

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Architected, developed, and deployed Azure SQL (VMs & Managed Instances), including migration of on-prem workloads. Migration experience from SQL MI to Azure SQL, Migration of on-prem workloads to Azure SQL. Support database setups in an active-active configuration and optimize database performance of production environments. Develop, Administer, Maintain, and optimize SQL databases, Postgres, Azure databases, Snowflake database. Support and manage on-premises and Azure Cloud databases environments across all platforms. Hands-on experience in logical and physical database modeling, designing database schema, stored procedures, triggers on development and production environments. Led performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and identified root cause analysis to ensure high availability and data integrity. Monitor databases health and proactively resolve space issue, bottlenecks, blocking issues. Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators to support capacity planning and system health. Implement TDE Encryption, Compression, off-site retention, and long-term archival following company data retention policies Design high-availability architectures, Geo replication for production environments Design and implement Replication and high availability b/n on-prem and cloud environment. Work closely with infrastructure, DevOps, Application Development, team to support release and deployment and trouble shoot issues, collaborate to physical and logical database design, network and system monitoring. Implemented Always On Availability Groups, replication, and automated administrative tasks using PowerShell. Managed the lifecycle of master data entities (customers, products, vendors) by designing and enforcing data governance policies within the Azure ecosystem. Developed runbooks, compliance documentation, and led regional Azure SKU. Built monitoring dashboards using Azure Monitor & Log Analytics to ensure system performance

Education

• Addis Ababa University

  Bachelor's degree

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Data science and Machine Learning