Emmanuel Salami
Database Engineer
St. Julian's,Malta
Summary
Experienced Database Administrator with diverse experience in database design and administration, performance tuning, crisis management, development, Installation, Monitoring, Trouble Shooting, Data Guard, Migration, Backup and Recovery. Extensive technical skills and advanced understanding of Oracle, MSQL Server, Linux OS, Amazon Web Services(AWS) and Unix based systems. Strong collaborator and team player with excellent communication skills and expertise in analytical problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Database Engineer
EPG Solution Services Limited
Sliema, Tas-Sliema
05.2024 - Current
- Managed and maintained production MSSQL databases on AWS RDS, providing ongoing support and monitoring while proactively addressing issues to ensure peak performance and reliability.
- Developed custom SQL scripts for complex reporting and analytical requirements.
- Optimized ETL processes using AWS Glue DataBrew and Bitbucket, enhancing data processing speeds, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining pipeline stability. Leveraged version control for collaborative development and automated data transformation.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Visual Studio for seamless deployment and integration, utilizing SSRS and Microsoft Report Builder for developing and automating reporting processes.
- Performed comprehensive database health checks, identifying areas for improvement to ensure optimal performance.
- Facilitated communication between IT teams by acting as a liaison between software developers, system administrators, and end-users regarding database-related concerns.
- Ensured database security by establishing access controls, backup procedures, and auditing protocols.
- Created and maintained clear documentation of all databases, facilitating knowledge transfer across teams and departments.
- Performed comprehensive database health checks, identifying areas of improvement for optimal performance.
Database and Linux Administrator
HWS Technologies
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Administered, supported, and monitored production Oracle and MSSQL databases, proactively resolving issues to ensure continuous database performance and availability.
- Provided 24x7 L1 on-call support for production servers running Red Hat Linux.
- Managed AWS RDS (Oracle and MSSQL) instances and worked with EC2 instances to optimize infrastructure performance.
- Led migration projects for both MSSQL and Oracle databases, including on-premises-to-on-premises migrations as well as on-premises-to-cloud migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity throughout the process.
- Involved in monthly patching and upgrades of Linux servers, ensuring systems remained up-to-date and secure.
- Performed database and Linux OS server backups, snapshots, and restores using Networker, Commvault, and VMware® vSphere.
- Set up and managed user profiles and access levels for various database segments, ensuring data security and access control.
- Installed and configured network printers and peripheral devices on Linux servers for seamless operations.
- Troubleshot issues reported by clients (ASPEN), providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Managed and troubleshot Integrated Lights-Out (ILO) systems to ensure server health and remote management capabilities.
Database Administrator
United Bank For Africa, UBA
Lagos Island, Lagos
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases, proactively resolving issues and maintaining server performance to ensure optimal database operations.
- Managed business continuity and disaster recovery operations, achieving 99.99% service availability.
- Ensured all database servers met the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) through effective backup strategies.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to determine database structural requirements and define optimal database specifications.
- Utilized RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune, and optimize system performance for both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
- Tested backups to ensure alignment with the business's Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and data integrity.
- Documented the company's database environment, including capacity planning and enhancement strategies.
- Provided 24x7 troubleshooting support for Oracle and SQL Server service outages, minimizing downtime and resolving critical issues.
- Configured SQL Server monitoring utilities to reduce false alarms and enhance system reliability.
- Identified the most effective ways to improve performance, including hardware upgrades, server configuration adjustments, and index/query optimization.
- Installed and configured new Oracle and SQL Server environments, establishing administrative policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Developed trend and analysis reports to monitor database growth and usage, anticipating storage, CPU, and memory needs.
- Led efforts to implement structured change control, change management, and problem management processes to support a growing portfolio of products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Babcock University
Illishan Ogun 09.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Oracle DBMS
Certification
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Associate
Timeline
Senior Database Engineer
EPG Solution Services Limited
05.2024 - Current
Database and Linux Administrator
HWS Technologies
09.2022 - 09.2024
Database Administrator
United Bank For Africa, UBA
01.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Babcock University
09.2013 - 06.2017
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