DAVRIL L. GRANT
Senior Database Administrator | Expertise in High-Availability Solutions, Performance Optimization, and Data Security
PROFILE SUMMARY
Results-driven Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in database management, high-availability solutions, and
performance optimization. Expertise overseeing production environments, implementing disaster recovery strategies, and ensuring database
security. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver technical guidance, and collaborate across departments to drive business success. Seeking to
leverage my technical leadership and database expertise to contribute to innovative, data-driven organizations.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
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Database Management: Skilled in MS SQL Server (2008/2012/2016/2019), MySQL.
Technical Proficiency: Expert in T-SQL, SQL, PL/SQL, and database scripting.
Optimization Expertise: Proficient in query optimization, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
High Availability: Hands-on experience with AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions.
Database Security: Extensive knowledge of encryption, access controls, and database audits.
Collaboration: Effective communicator and leader, capable of mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.
Automation: Experienced with database monitoring tools and automation frameworks like PowerShell and Python.
Cloud Database Management: Knowledgeable in AWS RDS and cloud database platforms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR | Guidewell (Florida Blue) – Jacksonville, FL | September 2021 – Present
● Led the database infrastructure setup for AI platforms, enhancing company-wide data analytics capabilities.
● Migrated servers from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2019 across Dev, Test, Stage, and Production environments.
● Designed and implemented high availability and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring minimal downtime.
● Optimized database performance by resolving bottlenecks and tuning queries, achieving a 30% improvement.
● Managed over 600+ SQL Server instances, maintaining high operational standards and data security.
Tools Used: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SolarWinds SQL Sentry, SolarWinds DPA, PowerShell.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR | Allstate Benefits – Jacksonville, FL | July 2014 – September 2021
● Administered 800+ SQL Server databases across production, quality, test, and development environments.
● Configured Database Mail for notifications, automated backups, and job status updates.
● Implemented Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for enterprise data security and compliance.
● Resolved performance issues using SQL Server Profiler and other monitoring tools, reducing query times significantly.
● Provided 24/7 production support, ensuring database stability and availability during critical operations.
Tools Used: SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SolarWinds DPA, Visual Studio.
TESTING SPECIALIST I | Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida) – Jacksonville, FL | February 2011 – July 2014
● Conducted rigorous testing for database-driven applications, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
● Coordinated defect tracking and resolution, contributing to successfully delivering high-profile projects.
● Collaborated with development teams to optimize database configurations for performance and reliability.
Tools Used: HP Quality Center, Jira, Eclipse, IBM Data Studio.
EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL | B.S. in Information Technology, Fall 2009 | GPA: 3.3
Florida State College at Jacksonville – Jacksonville, FL | A.S. in Database Technology (Oracle Track), 2011 | GPA: 3.31
President’s List: Spring/Fall 2007, Summer 2011 | Dean’s List: Summer 2007
Certifications
Azure Fundamentals Certification February 2024
Technical Skills
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Database Tools: SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, SQL Sentry, SolarWinds DPA.
Development Tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, VirtualBox, Visual Studio.
Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Python, Javascript
Cloud Platforms: Azure, Google Cloud.
Monitoring Tools: SQL Profiler, SQL Extended Events.
Collaboration Tools: Jira, SharePoint, Visio, Rally.
