Sahil Potwar

About Sahil Potwar

As a passionate and performance-driven SQL Server Database Administrator with over 4 years of experience, I specialize in maintaining robust, high-performing, and secure database systems for enterprise environments. At Accenture, I’ve been entrusted with ensuring system reliability across SQL Server versions (2008–2022), working in both on-premise and cloud (Azure & AWS EC2/RDS) ecosystems.My work goes beyond traditional administration—I’m deeply involved in system monitoring, troubleshooting, software development, and user requirements gathering, giving me a holistic understanding of how databases support business goals. I combine this with a strong academic background (Master’s in Computer Applications) and proficiency in Python, which I use for automation and operational efficiency.Key strengths include: • Installing, configuring, and managing AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and replication • Performance tuning and query optimization to drive application efficiency • Creating and maintaining disaster recovery strategies • Proactive incident management using tools like ServiceNow • Collaborating with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to streamline operationsI currently serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), where I lead the charge in ensuring product availability and seamless functionality. I thrive in high-stakes environments, especially where collaboration, quick thinking, and reliability matter most.I’m also passionate about cloud technologies, continuously exploring opportunities to automate daily tasks, enhance security, and contribute to a culture of learning. Whether it’s writing knowledge base articles, mentoring peers, or staying updated with the latest tech trends, I’m always focused on growth—for both myself and the teams I work with.When I’m not deep in SQL logs or scripting automation tools, you’ll likely find me trekking through nature, traveling to new places, or diving into emerging technologies that expand my horizons.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a DBA who blends technical depth with proactive collaboration, and is always ready to help teams succeed.

Experience

1. Sql Administrator & Developer

   Accenture

   Oct 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Provisioned, configured, and maintained SQL Server instances hosted on Amazon EC2.• Performed regular OS and SQL patching on EC2-hosted SQL Servers using AWS SSM or manual methods.• Configured and managed EBS volumes for EC2 to optimize SQL Server performance. • Created and maintained AMIs (Amazon Machine Images) for SQL Server backup and disaster recovery. • Performed EC2-to-EC2 SQL Server restores using AMIs and native SQL backups for environment refresh and DR testing.•Restored full databases to new EC2-hosted SQL instances using native backups, ensuring minimal downtime and data consistency.Executed RDS-to-RDS database restores using automated snapshots and point-in-time recovery (PITR).• Performed cross-region RDS restores for DR drills and environment cloning.• SQL server Installation, configurations and maintenance of various MS SQL Server versions2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022 in both on-premise and azure cloud and aws• Monitor Scheduled Jobs, Live Production Environment and other automation Jobs.• Experience in applying necessary SQL Server service packs and CUs / Hot fixes.• Export & Import the data Transfer from access, Excel, Access, flat files to SQL Database.• Hands on experience in implementing the high availability techniques• Replication Monitoring (Maintenance of Agents and Publisher, Subscribers and Distributors)• Administering the MS SQL Server by creating logins with appropriate roles, dropping andunlocking the logins, monitoring the user accounts, creation of groups, granting the privileges to users and groups.•Manage, Planning, Tracking and Reporting of the KP DBA Projects flawless delivery.Working with KP Change Advisory Board(CAB) in getting the required approvals before implementing any Changes to Production Servers.• Performing problem management on SQL DB Competency and Root Cause Analysis using quality tools. Responsible for meeting the problem management SLA metrics.

Education

• Tulsiramji GaikwadPatil College of Engineering and Technology

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Information Technology

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

  Bsc in computer science, It