Philip Forkpa

Sql Server Database Administrator @Park Community Credit Union

KY, US

Installed, configured, upgraded, and migrated SQL Server 2008–2019 environments across production, test, and development systems.• Planned and applied SQL and Windows patching during scheduled maintenance to ensure system reliability.• Implemented and supported HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, Mirroring, and Log Shipping.• Developed and maintained backup and recovery strategies aligned with RPO/RTO goals; automated maintenance plans for DBCC checks, statistics updates, and index optimization.• Performed performance tuning and troubleshooting using SQL Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, and Activity Monitor to resolve blocking, deadlocks, and slow queries.• Collaborated with developers to optimize stored procedures, views, indexing, and partitioning for better query performance.• Administered security through role-based access control, encryption (TDE, DDM, Always Encrypted), and user provisioning.• Leveraged monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Spotlight, and Database Performance Analyzer to track performance and system health.• Provided 24x7 production support, including on-call coverage and after-hours maintenance for deployments and upgrades.• Migrated SQL Server databases from on-premises to Azure using Data Migration Assistant and documented all standards and procedures.