Hilal Ahmad Bhat, DBA

Hilal Ahmad Bhat

DBA

Al Baraka Islamic Bank

Location
Bahrain
Education
Master's degree,
Experience
4 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 9 Months

DBA at Al Baraka Islamic Bank
  • Bahrain
  • My current job since December 2020

Monitor and Manage SQL Server databases, Oracle 12c core banking databases
•Set up alerts for all SQL Servers and create a database to monitor the performance of the database as there is no monitoring tool for databases.
•Migrate databases from old versions of SQL Servers to the new a newer version to improve performance and centralize the database to save the licence cost.
•Coordinative with vendors for any deployments related to applications like EFTS, IMAL etc.
•Archiving and maintenance of highly critical databases during the off business hours or the BENEFIT monthly maintenance window (Third-party application to electronic money transfer)
•Built windows cluster and configured SQL 2019 failover cluster instance to migrate the databases from the old instances.
•Configure a local native backup for SQL server and VM level backup for all machines using Vaaem tool.
•Configure AlwaysOn in the newly built cluster server for HA and DR
•Deploy and test the new changes in the non-production environment before deploying to the production server.
•Make sure databases and applications are up and running post monthly windows patching.
•Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems

Database Administrator at Albaraka Islamic Bank
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • My current job since December 2020

SQL DBA
IIS Applications
JBoss Application
Oracle 12C

Architect at Microland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2019 to February 2020

SQL Server and Database level auditing in all the production servers
•Patched all the production and non-production SQL Servers
•Performing DB security, creating users, roles and assigning permission to them

SQL Database Administrator at First Advantage GOC
  • October 2018 to July 2019

Perform assessment and migration of databases to Azure using ASR, DMS, Azure Migrate
•Support latest SQL Server versions (SQL Server 2017/2016/2014) along with 2005, 2008 and 2012 including Database Engine, Integration Services, Reporting Services and Analysis Services.
•Proactive monitoring of database environment (AlwaysOn, replication, etc.) for stability, performance, availability and recoverability.
•Development, Testing, Implementation and Administration of Databases
•Performance tuning of SQL queries, query optimization, stored procedures/views, write SQL queries for insert/update.
•Working on the separation of duties in SQL Server 2014 to minimize the possibility of error and fraud
•Configure and maintain database servers and processes
•Monitor system's health and performance
•Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security

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Education

Master's degree,
  • at Bangalore University
  • March 2021

High school or equivalent,
  • at Bangalore University
  • March 2021

Master's degree, Business And Management
  • at Bangalore University
  • June 2013

-Information technology -Management

Specialties & Skills

Windows Server
Windows Azure
CLUSTERING
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
OPTIMIZATION
PROCESS ENGINEERING
AUTOMATE
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING

Training and Certifications

Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: SQL 2016 Database (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019

Hobbies

  • Cricket, Travelling, Studying