Shankar Kumara Alagappan Subbulakshmi

• 20+ years of experience in IT Industry that include 19+ years of exp. in SQL Server as DBA / Database Architect in versions ranging from SQL Server 2000 to 2022 by working in Enterprises like Sally Beauty, Western Union, Travelers Insurance, Ramco Systems. • MCTS on Administering Microsoft SQL Server Database Implementation and Maintenance. • Database Solutioning: I have designed and created database solutions across on-perm and cloud platforms. • Migration Expert: Orchestrated SQL Server Datacenter Migration activities between On-premise / Cloud. • Advanced Performance Optimization: I excel in fine-tuning server, database, and application performance. My analytical approach, coupled with industry best practices, ensures optimal results. • Strategic Planning and Leadership: As a senior leader, I have made architectural decisions, driven long-term strategic planning, and mentored junior DBAs. My vision aligns database strategies with organizational goals. • Security and Compliance: I have enabled essential database encryption features such as TDE, Always Encrypted, Dynamic Data Masking, and Row Level Security. Additionally, I have actively participated in audit-related activities, including evidence gathering and remediation. • Database Partition: I have enabled Database partition functions and automated partition strategies to maintain data as per legal requirements. • Cutting-Edge Technologies: I stay at the forefront of database technology, researching and developing innovative solutions. My expertise extends to Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering for high availability and automatic failover. • Skills in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and T-SQL. • Familiarity with programming languages such as PowerShell, Windows Batch, Java Script • Designing database tables and structures to ensure data integrity and efficiency. • Creating stored procedures and functions to automate and optimize database tasks. • Developing and implementing SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval. • Collaborating with software developers to integrate databases into applications. • Ensuring data security and integrity through regular backups, updates, and maintenance.