Narasimha Rao Gopavarapu
NEWPORT,United Kingdom
Summary
A results-driven SQL Server Database Administrator with strong experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale SQL Server environments. Skilled in performance tuning, high availability (Always On, Failover Clustering), backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery planning, and replication. Proven ability to analyses and optimize complex workloads, automate maintenance tasks, and ensure database security, scalability, and reliability. Adept at working with cross-functional teams, supporting mission-critical applications, and delivering high-quality solutions under demanding timelines. Strong communicator with a proactive approach to troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sr. Database Administrator
Tech Mahindra UK
401 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1AT, United Kingdom
08.2012 - 11.2025
- Administered complex database systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Developed and implemented backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
- Collaborated with development teams to design database solutions that met project requirements.
- Monitored database performance metrics to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
- Executed database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations.
- Conducted regular audits of database systems to maintain data integrity and compliance.
- Troubleshot complex database issues, reducing operational delays significantly.
- Monitored database performance, spotting and addressing issues promptly before escalation.
- Optimised system efficiency with the implementation of regular updates and patches.
- Implemented disaster recovery plans, minimising downtime during system failures.
- Ensured high availability of databases by maintaining server health checks.
- Managed database operations, optimising system performance.
- Monitored database performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitored alert log, memory, disk I/O and CPU usage as part of DBA daily activities.
- Developed backup strategies using incremental and cumulative backup methods.
- Managed database performance tuning and optimisation to enhance system efficiency.
IT Engineer
CMC Limited
Hyderabad, India
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided 24/7 support for critical production servers, ensuring high availability.
- Performed daily backups and developed robust recovery procedures.
- Automated maintenance tasks through job creation and alert systems.
- Created SQL logins and assigned roles for user access management.
- Designed High Availability solutions using log shipping and replication techniques.
- Executed database consistency checks using DBCC commands to reduce complexity.
- Managed general database administration and implemented performance tuning strategies.
- Dropped and recreated indexes on tables to enhance performance.
Business Associate
Intercom International Pvt. Ltd
10.2008 - 07.2010
Education
Masters in computer science - Hyderabad
JNTU University
Hyderabad,India 06.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Nandigama,India 06.2002 - 07.2005
Skills
- Operating Systems: Window 2012,2016 & 2022
- Databases: Microsoft SQL Server - (SQL Server 2005 to SQL server 2022 )
- Tools & Utilities: SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Profiler, Ola Hallengren, First responder kit from Brent Ozar, SQL Server DMV's, Query Monitor, Power automation using dbatools , Visual Studio ,SSMA for migrations
- Monitoring Tools: , Redgate Monitioring , Solarwinds DPA, Quest for SQL Server, SQL Sentry
- ITSM Tools : CA-SPSD, ITSM, Service Desk , Service now
Certification
- Azure Fundamentals , Certified in AZ 900
- Azure Data Fundamental , Certified in DP 900
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Sr. Database Administrator
Tech Mahindra UK
08.2012 - 11.2025
IT Engineer
CMC Limited
08.2010 - 07.2012
Business Associate
Intercom International Pvt. Ltd
10.2008 - 07.2010
Masters in computer science - Hyderabad
JNTU University
06.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Acharya Nagarjuna University
06.2002 - 07.2005