Nforye Bonbayo Nfor
Charlotte
Summary
Results-driven SQL Server Database Administrator with extensive experience in database management and performance tuning. Skilled in implementing high availability solutions and ensuring data integrity through robust backup and security measures. Actively pursuing Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification to enhance cloud capabilities and drive impactful results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MS SQL Server Database Administrator
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
Charlotte
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed database systems for inventory tracking and order processing.
- Ensured data integrity through regular backups and restoration procedures.
- Collaborated with IT teams to optimize database performance and security.
- Monitored system health to prevent outages and ensure continuous uptime.
- Performed daily backups of the databases using SQL Server Agent jobs and T-SQL backups
- Assisted in disaster recovery planning by testing and refining backup strategies.
- Established security controls to help protect client systems.
- Documented database processes and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance.
- Analyzed system logs regularly to identify any potential problems or suspicious activities.
- Coordinated with other teams such as network administrators and system admins for resolving complex issues.
Junior MS SQL Server Database Administrator
Ministry of Secondary Education
Yaounde
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Installed and configured SQL Server 2016 to 2019, enhancing system performance and compatibility.
- Led the Upgrade of SQL Server 2016 to 2019, enhancing system performance and compatibility.
- Configured and managed High Availability Solutions including AlwaysOn, Failover Clustering, and Logshipping, Ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Improved database performance through the use of Performance Monitor, DMV, and Extended Events to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies according to the company’s SLA, ensuring data integrity and minimizing recovery time.
- Responded to and resolved database performance and access issues promptly, improving customer satisfaction by 30%.
- Automated daily DBA tasks using Ola hallengren’s maintenance plan, reducing operational overhead.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
USA05-2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Buea
Buea, CameroonTraining - SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 Administration, and T-SQL Programming
KiawiTechIT Academy LLC
USASkills
- SQL Server Installation
- SQL Server Configuration
- Backup/Restore
- Disaster recovery
- Performance Tuning
- Always ON Availability Group and Disaster Recovery
- Failover Clustering
- Log Shipping
- Replication
- Index Management
- Integrity Checks
- Statistics Updates
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Always Encrypted
- Dynamic Data Masking
- Data Migration Assistant
- SQL Server 2016 to 2022 Upgrades
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy Implementation
- Task Automation
- Scripting
- SQL Jobs
- Ola Hallengren Maintenance Plan
- Task Scheduling
- Performance Monitoring
- DMV
- Activity Monitor
- Extended Events
- SQL Redgate Monitor
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- PowerShell
- Problem solving
- Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
- ETL
- Reporting Tools
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Microsoft Azure
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Independent Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Attention to Details
References
Upon request
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Good
Skills And Tools
SQL Server Installation, configuration, Backup/Restore, Performance Tuning, High Availability Solutions: AlwaysON Availability, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, Index management, Integrity checks, statistics updates, Database Security: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, Dynamic Data Masking, Database Migration and Upgrades: Experience with Data Migration Assistant, SQL Server 2016 to 2022 upgrades, Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy Implementation, Task Automation and Scripting: SQL Jobs, Ola Hallengren Maintenance Plan, Task Scheduling, Performance Monitoring: DMV, Activity Monitor, Extended Events, SQL Redgate Monitor, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), PowerShell, SQL Profiler, Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC): Cluster creation, validation, and node management, ETL and Reporting Tools: Environment Setup, permissions management, package deployment, scheduling and automation, troubleshooting (SSIS & SSRS), ServiceNow, Jira (for Service Desk Ticketing and Tracking), Microsoft Azure (Currently pursuing AZ-104 Certification), Team Collaboration and Cross-Functional Communication, Independent Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, Strong Attention to Details
Timeline
MS SQL Server Database Administrator
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
Junior MS SQL Server Database Administrator
Ministry of Secondary Education
04.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Buea
Training - SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 Administration, and T-SQL Programming
KiawiTechIT Academy LLC