Merlin Ayemele

About Merlin Ayemele

Always deliver more than expected.”- Larry PageI am a dedicated SQL Server Database Administrator with over 5 years of expertise in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, security, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions. Recently completed advanced training in Azure SQL Database, with hands-on experience in Provisioning Azure SQL database, preparing Azure SQL Database for disaster recovery, managing database space, provisioning logical SQL server and an elastic pool, security in Azure SQL database, Migration to SQL Server solutions in Azure, Migration services, Security and resilience during migration, Migrating data to managed instance and securing cloud-based SQL solutions. Proven track record of reducing infrastructure costs, improving database performance, and ensuring 24/7 availability. Skilled in transitioning on-premises databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance with minimal downtime and no data loss. Strong communicator and bilingual in English and French, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.I specialize in performance tuning, high availability solutions, and disaster recovery strategies, leveraging tools like SQL Profiler, Extended Events, SolarWinds, IDERA and Dynatrace to monitor and enhance system performance. My background in computer systems engineering and certifications in Microsoft technologies and networking equip me with a strong foundation to support complex database environments.Areas of Expertise:• SQL Server Administration• Performance Tuning & Optimization• Provisioning Azure SQL database• High Availability & Disaster Recovery• Database Security & Compliance• Migration to SQL Server solutions in Azure• Technical Support & Documentation• Cross-Functional Collaboration• English & French CommunicationMicrosoft Database and Network Competencies:Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Server-to-cloud migration, storage accounts, automation using PowerShell, Azure Key Vaults, virtual machines, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Managed Instances, cloud cost management, virtual networks, subnetting, and Azure Active Directory. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Experience

1. Senior Data Center Technician

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   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• South Mountain Community College

  CCNA Security, Network and System Administration/Administrator

• Industrial Technique Training Center

  High School Diploma, Electronics

• Advanced School of Telecommunications Leipzig (HfTL)

  Bachelor of Engineering , Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

• joinIT solutions

  Certicate, SQL Server and Database Administration

• Douala Institute Of Technology

  Associate's degree, Computer Science