Rajeev Varma

SQL Server DBA | MSSQL Expert | Performance Tuning Specialist

4+ years of hands-on expertise in SQL Server 2017-2019 administration, high availability solutions, performance optimization, and disaster recovery. Specialized in AWS RDS, Always-On Availability Groups, and production database management at Infosys and Accenture.

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Professional Experience

Infosys Ltd.

SQL Server DBA
August 2025 – Present | Bengaluru, India

Manage and maintain 24x7 production SQL Server environments (2017-2019 versions). Handle installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Execute disaster recovery activities, manage database security, and ensure SLA compliance for enterprise clients.

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Technical Lead
May 2025 – August 2025

Led change management initiatives and CAB meetings for database transformation projects. Coordinated deployment cycles and managed high-availability database infrastructure across multiple environments.

Accenture

Infrastructure Transformation Analyst
January 2022 – May 2025 | Project: Navitaire (USA)

Database Management: Managed global airline client databases with expertise in SQL Server 2017-2019 performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis. Deployment & Coordination: Coordinated weekly DBA deployments and release cycles for mission-critical systems. High Availability: Maintained always-on availability groups, administered clustering, and managed failover mechanisms with 99.9% uptime SLA. Multi-Site Support: Supported multi-site teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions for critical incidents and 24x7 production monitoring. Recovery & Strategy: Implemented comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies, DBCC consistency checks, and index rebuilds. Performance Optimization: Resolved critical deadlocks, locking issues, and optimized query execution plans for maximum efficiency. Team Development: Trained junior DBAs and supported migration activities, ensuring knowledge transfer and team capability building.

Technical Skills & Expertise

🗄️ Database Administration

MS SQL Server 2017-2019 High Availability Always-On AG Backup & Restore Disaster Recovery Clustering

⚡ Performance Tuning

Query Optimization Index Management Statistics DBCC Checks Deadlock Resolution Execution Plans

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS RDS Azure Recovery Vault Windows Server 2017/2019 Capacity Planning Storage Management

🛠️ Tools & Monitoring

SQL Server Management Studio DataDog ServiceNow Configuration Manager SQL Profiler

Core Competencies

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Performance Tuning

Expert in optimizing SQL Server queries, index management, and statistics for maximum database efficiency.

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High Availability

Specialized in Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and 99.9% uptime infrastructure.

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Disaster Recovery

Comprehensive backup strategies, recovery procedures, and business continuity planning expertise.

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Capacity Planning

Proficient in disk management, storage expansion, and infrastructure scaling for growing databases.

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Database Security

User creation, permission assignment, authentication mode configuration, and security best practices.

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Multi-Site Support

Experience supporting global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions for critical incidents.

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and challenges in database management and optimization.

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