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SUBHRO SAHA

Enterprise Database Expert
Greensboro

Summary

Experienced enterprise data protection leader with 17+ years of experience safeguarding 700+ petabytes of critical data across thousands of multi-terabyte databases for top-tier corporations. Skilled in leading diverse teams through digital transformations, implementing robust security frameworks, and driving tangible business outcomes through strategic data protection efforts. Proficient in crisis management, regulatory compliance, and engaging with high-level stakeholders. Demonstrated track record of effectively managing significant infrastructure investments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Director, Data & Storage

APEXANALYTIX
05.2023 - Current
  • Strategic Leadership: Spearhead enterprise data strategy for global supply chain analytics platform serving Fortune 1000 clients, managing 700+ petabytes across 4,000+ multi-terabyte databases.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Architected comprehensive Commvault enterprise security framework with multi-layer AES-256/128 encryption, reducing security incidents by 95%
  • Implemented advanced SQL Server security stack including TDE, Always Encrypted, and Row-Level Security across all production environments
  • Led disaster recovery operations during critical SAN failures and Kubernetes volume deletions, maintaining 99.9% uptime
  • Delivered storage I/O optimization reducing bottlenecks by 60-80% through sophisticated multi-channel architecture
  • Established air-gapped backup systems with immutable WORM capabilities ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Spearheaded integrated backup, storage, and DBA teams across multiple geographic locations from primary command center in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Onsite Leadership: Directed local database administration, storage architecture, and backup operations teams ensuring seamless 24/7 coverage

Manager, Database Administration

APEXANALYTIX
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Operational Excellence: Directed 24/7 database operations supporting millions in transaction volume with zero tolerance for data loss.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced backup windows from days to hours through snapshot and partitioned backup strategies
  • Led cross-functional initiatives enhancing bank validation, tax validation, and credit scoring systems
  • Developed multi-tier visibility frameworks for Forced Labor, Sanctions, and End-Use Compliance monitoring

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

APEXANALYTIX
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Technical Excellence: Optimized multi-terabyte SQL Server environments in mission-critical production systems.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Managed database upgrade projects affecting 500+ systems with 99.5% success rate
  • Reduced query response times by 75% through advanced optimization techniques
  • Implemented Always On availability groups ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance

SQL Server DBA Manager

IQOR
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Global Team Leadership: Managed 24x7x365 operations across on-shore and off-shore teams supporting enterprise-scale database infrastructure.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Built proprietary automation tools reducing incident resolution times by 70%
  • Led database modernization from SQL Server 2000 through 2016 with minimal service interruption
  • Established performance tuning standards enhancing product quality across development teams
  • Reformed comprehensive backup and recovery strategies for critical production systems

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Sikkim Manipal University
01.2009 - 01.2011

High Secondary - Commerce

Raisina Sr. Sec. School

Skills

  • Enterprise Data Protection - Multi-layer security architectures, ransomware prevention, air-gapped systems
  • Data Security Strategy - TDE, Always Encrypted, zero-trust frameworks
  • Large-Volume Data Management - 700 PB environments, 4,000 database portfolios, petabyte-scale optimization

Data protection strategies

Disaster recovery planning

System performance optimization

Performance tuning for queries

Disaster recovery planning

Resource capacity planning

Accomplishments

  • Enterprise Security Transformation
  • Led implementation of comprehensive data protection framework combining Commvault enterprise security with advanced SQL Server encryption, protecting 700+ petabytes against ransomware and unauthorized access.
  • Crisis Management Excellence
  • Orchestrated rapid disaster recovery during critical infrastructure failures including SAN failures and accidental Kubernetes volume deletions, implementing strategic restoration procedures that minimized business impact and established new governance frameworks.
  • Performance Optimization at Scale
  • Resolved storage I/O bottlenecks across 4,000+ database environments through sophisticated multi-channel architecture, reducing maintenance windows from days to hours while improving system efficiency by 60-80%.
  • Regulatory Compliance Leadership
  • Established enterprise-wide audit and compliance frameworks supporting SOC2 Type II standards, ensuring 100% regulatory adherence across global operations.

Key Technologies Delivered

  • Technology Area Scale/Impact
  • Database Managed 4000+ DBs, each multi-TB; 700+ PB total data
  • Backup/Recovery Commvault, MinIO, Velero; full/partial/online DR; snapshot, dedupe
  • Security TDE, Always Encrypted, CLE, RLS, DDM, EKM
  • Compliance SOC2
  • HA/Resilience Always On, AGs, clustering, log shipping, SAN/PVC failover
  • Automation Maintenance scripts, index optimization, monitoring, patching

Certification

Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Database Administrator (SQL 2005, 2008)

Timeline

Director, Data & Storage

APEXANALYTIX
05.2023 - Current

Manager, Database Administration

APEXANALYTIX
03.2021 - 03.2023

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

APEXANALYTIX
03.2017 - 02.2021

SQL Server DBA Manager

IQOR
02.2015 - 02.2017

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Sikkim Manipal University
01.2009 - 01.2011

High Secondary - Commerce

Raisina Sr. Sec. School
SUBHRO SAHAEnterprise Database Expert