Ruchika Goswami has over 8 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator. She has expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra and other databases. She is currently a Senior Database Administrator at Expedia, where she maintains databases and implements high availability solutions across multiple datacenters. Previously, she held database roles at companies like John Deere and SunGard, where she performed tasks like database maintenance, upgrades, backups and resolving performance issues. She has several Microsoft certifications in SQL Server.

1. RUCHIKA GOSWAMI
RUCHIKA.GOSWAMI@GMAIL.COM
+91-9999307343
+91-9673330734
OBJECTIVE
To Serve the Organization as Senior Consultant and Senior Database Administrator with
dedication and commitment to get better results add on value to organizations Business.
PROFILE
 Result-oriented and diligent Database Administrator with rigorous experience (8+ years) in
assignments entailing setup & smooth functioning of Production Databases ensuring
uninterrupted operations and Involved in Pre Production to develop strategy and solutions
and doing Proof of Concept (POC) as well as working on leads directly with Customers.
 Multitasking credentials with End to End Project Delivery, troubleshooting, providing
workarounds, research on automating the tasks, auditing the Server as well as the
ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure environments and under tight deadlines
 Designed Solutions in the field of SQL Server and NON SQL server dealing on Clustering,
Automation, Performance Tuning, Backups/Restores, Data Collection, SQL
Maintenance tools, Reporting Services, SSIS.
 2+ years of management experience of successfully managing the team of Database
Administrators.
 Experience in Leading Solution and Design Projects as Technical Lead and Mentor.
 Infrastructure Management, Incident Management, Operations Management, Project
Management, People and Team Management, Coordination accros multiple locations and
teams.
CERTIFICATIONS
 M.C.I.T.P Database Administrator IN SQL Server 2005 certified from Microsoft
 M.C.T.S (Technology Specialist) IN SQL Server 2005 Certified From Microsoft
 M.C.T.S (Technology Specialist) IN SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Certified
From Microsoft
 M.C.S.A SQL Server 2012 MCSA Certification
Professional Synopsis
 Offer Eight + years of working experience as SQL Server Database Administrator.
SQL Server Database Administrator and Expert
 Provide technical and consultative leadership for technical solutions opportunities on a wide
range of complex IT consulting engagements leveraging hands on experience on the
technology.
 Expertise in analyzing information system needs, evaluating Environment and Production
Microsoft
Active Directory
Vmware
Powershell 3.0
Languages
C++
Vb.Net
Packages
Word 2007,2010
Excel 2007,2010
Outlook 2007,2010
Power Point2007
Database
(Server/Client)
SQl Server 2000
SQl Server 2005
SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2014
MongoDB
Cassandra
OS (Server/Client)
Windows 2003
Windows 2008
Windows Vista
Windows XP

2. requirements, custom designing solutions, based on and related to Client Business.
 Lead complete lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuring and testing for information
 Develop solution implementation documentation for various internal groups such as
Production Support, Deployment, and Operation.
 Project Management skills - project planning, time & quality management, documentation
EXPERIENCE
Senior Database Administrator Expedia Inc. July 2014 – Till Date
Project: Expedia, Egencia, Emmet, Hotesl.com
Expediaisa world’sleadingOnline International Travel company.The Companyhas4Datacenters
across the Globe to SupportEcommerce Businessgrowingdemandsfrominnovative Technology.
SQL Server and NON-SQL Database Maintenance and Solution :
 This responsibility includes creating and communicating a services vision for the customer,
proactively seeking new services opportunities for the customer, actively seeking and
proposing solutions to customer business problems.
 Designing, architecting, implementing, and integrating Application Delivery solutions.
 Working on all DBA Alerts like Blocking,CPU ,IO,Job failures,Stalebackups,Cluster failover,
Disk drive Full,Filegroup full, logs.
 Preparing Standard of Procedure (SOP) Documents for lifecycle management, upgrades,
device configurations and high availability so as to be used for junior levels.
 Working on Development and production changes like migrations, upgrades, Scripts
deployments.
 Maintain a strong market awareness and knowledge of competitive technologies.
 Working on Non-SQL alerts like Mongodb, Cassandra,Postgres.
 Creating Scripts and Play by Play for Migrating From SQL Server 2005 to 2012 to 2014.
 Configuring redundancy and High Availability between Datacenters at all Levels.
 Installation and Configuration of Logshipping and Replication on Production Servers.
 Service patch updates
Senior SystemAnalyst, John Deere India Pvt. Ltd. March 2012- July 2014
Project: IPN and NON-IPN.Centralized: John Deere Data management Group
 Taking care of all the On-call and On-mail activities like Database creations, Job failures.
Refresh of databases. Upgrade of databases, Permissions to the users and Active Directory
Groups, performance issues like memory, blockers,connection availability,CPU usage I/O
high etc.
 Working on work orders for SQL Server Setup from creating Clusters to SQL Server
installation.
 Upgradation and migration of servers and databases from Development to production or from
production to Production. Creating maintenance plans for the new database servers using

3. different Tier Levels defined as per the backup strategies.
 Using Veritas Net backup tool to transfer the databases automatically on multiple Tapes and
restoring it back if required.
 Using BMS Patrol for monitoring the SQL Server activities and Alerts.
 Using multiple tools for receiving Incidents alerts and emails like Service Manager, Kayako
mail setup.
 Working on Quest LiteSpeed and Quest PA tools for setting up the backups and monitoring
the SQL Server Alerts
 Working on SSIS packages for creating various data load packages, integrating plans like
reindexing, DBCC CheckDB, backups and update statistics in on package.
 Working on migration of server and databases from Sql server 2005 to SQL server2008 and
SQL server 2008R2.
 Started working on SQL Server 2012 installation and Configuration and testing the migrations
from SQL server 2008/2008R2 to SQL server 2012.
 Worked on IT Audits in which performed the security clean ups, creating proper AD groups
as per the divisions and assigning the individual users to them and cleaning them from the
server, disabling the xp_cmdshell option if it is not required to be used in the server, Backups
standardization of the Servers, Standardization of the servers as per the Process
 Management, Contacting Business to migrate and upgrade their servers and moved to the
latest versions like upgrading the service patch of SQL server 2005 to 9.00.5266 SQL Server
2005 SP4 CU3 or SQL server 2008 2008- 10.0.5500.0 version.
 Working on project -Automation of the Service patches and Installation of the updates in
which we are automating the SP installation on servers.
 Working on the Standardization of the HP Service manager by creating the CI’s for the non-
standardized Server so that the on call process will be as per the Change Management
decided.
 Normalizing the NON standardized 300 servers as per the Standardized servers for
integrations.
 Working with team in finding the licensing used on the Server and segregating the servers
which on which licensing is being not used properly and discussing the management to look
on to the server and do the changes like for example taking out the list of server on which
Integration services is installed on clients license and discussing with the business to rectify
them and uninstall them.
 Reporting Services installation and Configuration.
 Working on PowerShell scripting for automating the installation of Service patches and reboot
of servers.
 Mentoring the team with different issues and tasks. Training new joines & Trainees on Sql
Server and Process and strategies of Company and Projects.
SunGard Technology Services: Oct 2010 -Jan2012
(Leading Software and Technology Service Company)
 Project: Investran, Infinity and APT: Deal with ATM services and Financial Database
management (MIAMI), Production servers

4.  Technology: .Net and SQL Server 2000/2005/2008
Tools: Sql server Jobs, IBM monitoring tools, SQL Server Scripts, Vision APP Application, Citrix for
connecting to different servers. Clients are In US, UK.
Responsibilities:
 1) Leading Team in the Investran whole Request process related to backups, permissions,
and errors in connectivity and licensing
 2) Primary DBA owner of the DX, Infinity production and Test server site for maintenance of
databases and monitoring the whole servers. Planning and creating different maintenance
jobs and plans like DBCC CHECKDB, reindexing, fragmentation and backups.
 2) SQL server Scripts for Backup, Restore, Assigning Permissions, Conversion,
Upgradations.
 3) SQL Server Jobs for Maintenance of databases and Performance tuning.
 4) Worked on Clustering (ActivePassive) for Infinity DX Site Project.
 5) Modification of Hotfix or Service packs scripts and Unit testing for them, for different clients
for different version of Investran Application like 5.0,5.2.1,6.1,6.2.1 etc.
 6) Implemented hotfixes and Service packs created by DBA’s and provided by Microsoft.
 7) Prepared Virtual Machines for MIAMI servers and Implemented a maintenance
Jobs on Production
 8) Starting ATM /RX services from VissionApp Application.
 9) Working on Idera monitoring tool for monitoring the Production environment for DX.
 10) Upgraded 50 Servers completed till now for Production environment.
 11) TSM (Tivoli backup management tool) for database backups, restores and archive in
production environment.
 12) Working on creating and troubleshooting SSIS package in APT.
 13) Creating jobs and scheduling DTS, SSIS packages and scripts in APT.
 14) Working on maintenance plans like restore and backup process, purge jobs.
 15) Troubleshooting performance issues, jobs failure’s etc in production environment of APT
using various tools like Idera, Perfmon, sql monitoring tools.
AllScripts India Pvt.Ltd:
The Outcomes Company (A Health care Enterprise)
May 2009 – Oct 2010
Project: Sunrise Clinical Manager: A Health care Project (North America)
Technology: .Net and SQl Server 2000/2005/2008
Tools: Enexity and GoToAssist for remote connectivity on Client’s sites like Eclipsys Richmond, BC;

5. St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; University of Kentucky Hospital, Singapore Health services, BJC
Health Services, ETC.
No. Of client sites handled: Approx. 150.
Responsibilities:
 Working on Sql Server 2005/2000/2008 backend.
 Troubleshooting Clients issue on database like Performance issues, Reporting Issues.
 Implement Backup plans for the consolidated servers.
 Worked on Clustering and Replication and Mirroring troubleshooting.
 Installed Applications like Sunrise Acute care, Patient Portal etc and perform
troubleshooting on front-end.
 Created VM’s servers Pharmacy, Clindoc etc with 5.5 releases.
 Implemented hotfixes and Service packs provided by Microsoft in our SCM (Sunrise Clinical
Manager) product.
 Started upgrading our SCM product backed on SQL server 2008.
 Worked on Citrix environment and troubleshooting citrix related server issues.
 Prepared virtual machines on VMware for database implementation of Atlanta and
Vancouver Servers.
 HL7 troubleshooting.
 Completed the HIPPA Certification online test course.
 ESS installation and permissions for 5.5
Koenig Solutions Pvt Ltd. (Microsoft Certified Gold Partner):
May 2008- Feb 2009
Designation:SQL Server Database Executive /Consultant Department:
Koenig (Microsoft certified Gold Partner) is the pioneer in providing world-class IT training and
certification. Koenig offers Boot Camp training leading to all popular certifications, including MCSE,
MCPD, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, CCIE, RHCE, OCA, OCP and SCJP etc.
Responsibilities:
 I am responsible for taking group as well as one-on-one training for MCDBA(Sql Server
2000),MCTS(Sql Server2005),MCITP(SQL Server2005 Administrator, Developer) and
MCTS(SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence) for its Overseas Clients and Indian
Companies e.g. Adobe , Delloite, Sebit ,NSW Head Center In Australia And Nigeria ,
MSTelecom from Angola etc .
 Setting up the High Availability solutions for the multiple clients on their development and Lab
environment.

6.  Providing Consultancy for the Backup strategy plans and Databases migrations.
 Thorough knowledge on configuring and managing various Replication mechanisms e.g.
Snapshot, Transactional, Merge, peer-to-peer. Having theoretical understanding of
Heterogeneous Replication implementation if their company needs and also trained them in
making these setups.
 Also trained my clients in preparing database Log Shipping clustering, giving consultancy
about different backup strategies for their companies’ requirements.
 Developed and prepared training Contents/Modules for my corporate students
 Creating virtual labs for the Clients.
 Troubleshooting, backup and recovery, proactive database, research development,
mentoring and support.
Assignments Taken: Approximately 15 assignments
1) SQL SERVER Installation:
(Jan 2008-Apr 2009)
ORGANISATION
: Koenig- Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
TOOLS USED : Win 2003-2008 Licensed CD,SQL SERVER 2005 STANDARD ANDENTERPRISE
EDITION CD
TEAM SIZE : 1
Role: SQL DBA
Responsibilities: Design, Development and Configuring the Setup
Description:
 Configured the Domain In Windows Server 2003
 Installation of SQL Server 2005 on Windows 2003 server and Windows 2008.
 Configured Policies in SQL Server like blocking up the clients which administrator don’t want
to accept.
2) Configured Mirroring /Log Shipping (Automatic /Manual Failover):
(Jan 2008-Apr 2009)
ORGANISATION
:
Koenig- Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
TOOLS USED : Win 2003-2008 Licensed CD,SQL SERVER 2005
STANDARD AND ENTERPRISE EDITION CD
TEAM SIZE : 1
Role: SQL DBA
Responsibilities: Design, Development and Configuring the Setup
Description:

7.  Configured the Domain In Windows Server 2003
 Installation of SQL Server 2005 on Windows 2003 server and Windows 2008.
 Configured the Mirroring session or Log Shipping between the Client and Server for
maintaining High availability as per the client’s requirement.
3) Clustering Configuration On Virtual Labs:
(Jan 2008-Apr 2009)
ORGANISATION
: Koenig- Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
TOOLS USED : Win 2003-2008 Licensed CD,SQL SERVER 2005 STANDARD
AND ENTERPRISE EDITION CD
TEAM SIZE : 1
Role: SQL DBA
Responsibilities: Design, Development and Configuring the Setup
Description: Configured clustering on windows server 2003 in context with SQL Server 2005 High
availability and Load balancing solutions on Virtual Pc’s.
NIIT (Dec-2006 – Jan.2008)
Worked as a Developer trainer and Team Leader and was responsible to impart training in
the Microsoft technologies e.g. SQL Server 2000/2005, .Net 2.0, C#, VB.Net, C,
C++.Developed the Projects and Lead the Team of 15 members.
 Worked for different clients IT setup, including from desktop, servers and Network.
 After initial Setup providing technical support remotely as well as on site.
 Taking ownership and analyzing to find process improvement opportunities so as to run new
setups in a much better and efficient manner.
 Configuring Laptop and Desktop in standard configuration
 Process base application installation, configuration and troubleshooting
 Installation, configuration and troubleshooting based on Windows XP
 Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of local and network printers
 To maintain, configure and troubleshoot mail client (Microsoft Outlook 2000/2003).
 Installing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting Antivirus software like McAfee.
 Dealing in to hardware troubleshooting of desktops
 Advance troubleshooting for IE based applications
ORGANISATION
:
NIIT- Dwarka
OS : Windows2000 Advance Server
TOOLS USED : VB, SQLSERVER 2000, Excel
TEAM SIZE : 1

8. Role: Programmer and Handling Database
Responsibilities: Dealingwithdatabase andExcel sheets.
Description:
 Maintainingasummaryof all the batchesof students
 NewEntryand Modifyof the studentsinthe database
 Generatingstudentsreports
Oceangiftz (December 2006-January2007)
ORGANISATION
:
KandoEnterprise Ltd.(NIIT-Dwarka)
OS : Windows2000 Advance Server
TOOLS USED : ASP.Net, VB.Net, SQLSERVER 2000
TEAM SIZE : 3
WEBSITE : www.oceangiftz.com
Role: Programmer
Responsibilities: Design, Development andDebugging of Database andcode
Description: Thisis an E-Commerce site forsellingdifferentkindsof products,basedon3-Tier
Architecture.Increditcardprocessingwe have usedthirdpartytool like PaymentTechGateway.
Modules:
1. Admin
Thisis a verysophisticatedtool foradministratorstoquicklymodifythe products(like flowers,
cookiesetc) andcategories.Italsomanagesorders(ProcessingandShipping) anduser’sinformation
too.
2. User
User can buy the productson a shoppingcart.Afterplacingtheirorders,theyhave tosignup a
Registrationformandfill inthe questionnaire before theycheckoutif theyare notregistered
members,else theyfillshippingandbillinginformation.The mode of paymentisthroughcredit
card.
Paragon IT Services (Mar-2006 - June-2006):
Workedthere as a Trainee anddevelopedawebsite onASP.Net.
6). Shopping Cart Site
ORGANISATION
:
ParagonIT Services,Delhi
OS : Windows2000 Advance Server
TOOLS USED : ASP.Net, VB.Net, SQLSERVER 2000
TEAM SIZE : 2
WEB SITE : www.Deliverinindia.com

9. Role: Programmer
Responsibilities: Design,DevelopmentandDebuggingof code anddatabase
Description: Thisis an E-Commerce site forsellingdifferentkindsof products,basedon3-Tier
Architecture.Increditcardprocessingwe have usedthirdpartytool like PaymentTechGateway.
Modules:
1. Admin
Thisis a verysophisticatedtool foradministratorstoquicklymodifythe products(like
flowers,cookiesetc) andcategories.Italsomanagesorders(ProcessingandShipping) anduser’s
informationtoo.
2. User
User can buy the productson a shoppingcart.Afterplacingtheirorders,theyhave tosignup a
Registrationformandfill inthe questionnaire before theycheckoutif theyare notregistered
members,else theyfillshippingandbillinginformation.The mode of paymentisthroughcredit
card.
7). Library Management (February2006-March 2006)
ORGANISATION
: MBit Computraining Pvt Ltd. Delhi
OS : Windows 2000 Server
TOOLS USED : VB.Net, SQLServer 2000, Crystal Report
TEAM SIZE : 2
CLIENT : MBit Computraining,Pvt.Ltd
Role: Programmer
Responsibilities: Design,DevelopmentandDebuggingof code,CreatingReports
Description: It containsMemberformsand a returnforms,keepinformationaboutall the Books
presentinthe Library(categorywise),no.of booksissued,noof booksreturned.
8). Text Editor (March 2004-April-2004)
ORGANISATION
:
DOEACC(I.E.T.E,Janakpuri) Delhi
OS : Windows2000 Server
TOOLS USED : C (File Handling)
TEAM SIZE : 2
CLIENT : ‘A’Level projectforDOEACCSociety

10. Role: Programmer
Responsibilities: Design,DevelopmentandDebuggingof code
Description:
 Thisis an Editorwhichcouldeditandprintthe document
 It incorporatesPOP-UP,ContextSensitive,HELPand ExitMenus
 Some functionalitylikesearch,replace,merge,delete etc
 BuiltinBufferwhichcheckswhetherthe fileissavedornot,thispreventsthe lossof the file
while exiting.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
HSC - 2000, ICSE
SSC – 2002 in Science Stream from ISC
Graduation – B.Com, 2006 (Regular)
Post-Graduation – Pursuing MBA
Basic Computer Course from DOEACC Computer Institute for 1 year duration
PERSONAL DETAILS
Father’sName : Mr. SureshGoswami
Mother’sName : Mrs. KiranGoswami
Date Of Birth : 6th-April-1982
Languages : English,Hindi,Punjabi
Nationality : Indian
Marital status : Married
PassportNo : G7728424
PassportExp.Date : 30/03/2018
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information given above is true & correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
RuchikRuchika Goswami