Zafir Saeed
Microsoft Database Administrator
Lahore
Summary
Microsoft SQL Database Administrator with 4+ years of experience in managing and optimizing SQL Server and Azure SQL Database environments. Skilled in database administration, performance tuning, high availability solutions, and security compliance. Adept at collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and business continuity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
SQL Database Administrator
Data Intuitions
02.2022 - Current
- Administered and maintained Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Performed performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis to improve database efficiency.
- Managed database security including role-based access control, encryption, and audit compliance.
- Developed and automated backup and recovery strategies reducing downtime and risk.
- Monitored system performance using SQL Profiler and third-party tools, proactively resolving bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with developers to optimize stored procedures, queries, and data models.
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
Database Administrator (Junior/Associate)
QAS International
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported SQL Server installations, configurations, and upgrades.
- Assisted in database migration to Azure SQL, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Generated and maintained reports with SSRS, delivering insights to business stakeholders.
- Provided day-to-day database support including error handling, troubleshooting, and system monitoring.
- Participated in database design reviews and contributed to capacity planning.
Education
BS - Computer
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
FaisalabadSkills
Core Skills
Interests
- Chess, - Traveling, - Video Games, - Learn New Technologies
Timeline
SQL Database Administrator
Data Intuitions
02.2022 - Current
Database Administrator (Junior/Associate)
QAS International
05.2021 - 02.2022
BS - Computer
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
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