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✅ TOP RATED Consultant on UpWork | *100% Client Recommendation Score* My name is Ryan, and I am one of Upwork's highest rated SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) and Developers. I've worked with numerous companies on projects including database administration, optimization, performance tuning, automation, and SQL programming. If you are having a database issue, you have come to the right place for help. Unlike other database professionals, I am able to effectively communicate to understand your business needs and technical architecture in order to meet your deliverables. I keep my high Job Success Score and Five-Star Feedback rating by accepting only the jobs I know myself to be the best person for. If I'm not completely confident in delivering you the perfect job, I'll let you know and steer you in the right direction. Thank you for reading this far, and I look forward to discussing your project together. Technical Skills: Twelve (12) years of experience in SQL Server versions from 2005-2022, and over 7 years working with Azure and AWS. Certifications: • MCA: Microsoft SQL Server Systems AI-Enabled Database Solutions • MCSE: Microsoft SQL Server Systems Expert Data Platform • MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server Certified Solutions Associate • MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator • MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence Developer • MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server Certified Solutions Associate

SQL Server slow, unstable, poorly documented, or becoming too risky to manage? That is exactly where I help. I'm a senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA and Developer with nearly 20 years of experience helping businesses troubleshoot, stabilize, optimize, migrate, and maintain SQL Server environments across versions 2000 through 2022. My work covers production DBA support, performance tuning, T-SQL development, high availability, disaster recovery, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, reporting, ETL, security, and database architecture. I help clients solve real SQL Server problems without unnecessary complexity. Whether your queries are timing out, backups are questionable, SQL Agent jobs are failing, reports are slow, an upgrade is overdue, or nobody is fully confident in the recovery plan — I can assess the environment and move it in the right direction. WHAT I DELIVER ◾ Performance tuning — slow queries, execution plans, indexing, waits, blocking, deadlocks, parameter sniffing, Query Store analysis ◾ Production DBA support — backups, restores, DBCC checks, SQL Agent jobs, maintenance plans, monitoring, alerts, server health reviews ◾ High availability and disaster recovery — Always On Availability Groups, clustering, log shipping, replication, backup strategy, restore testing, RTO/RPO planning ◾ SQL Server development — stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, T-SQL cleanup, reporting queries, data logic troubleshooting ◾ Migrations and upgrades — version upgrades, server moves, cloud migrations, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS ◾ Reporting and ETL — SSRS, SSIS, data imports/exports, scheduled jobs, broken or slow reporting processes ◾ Security and compliance — permissions, least privilege access, SQL logins/users, auditing, encryption, documentation, PCI, STIG compliance ◾ Documentation and knowledge transfer — runbooks, handoff guides, diagrams, and practical recommendations your team can use PERFORMANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Many clients bring me in when SQL Server is already under pressure. Common problems I fix: ◾ Slow applications caused by inefficient SQL queries ◾ Reports that time out or block production users ◾ High CPU, memory pressure, tempdb issues, or storage bottlenecks ◾ Blocking, deadlocks, and long-running transactions ◾ Poor or over-indexed databases ◾ SQL Agent job failures ◾ Backup chain confusion or restore uncertainty ◾ Availability Group, replication, or failover problems ◾ Legacy databases with little or no documentation I focus on finding the actual cause, explaining it in plain terms, and recommending fixes that are safe for production. HOW I WORK 1. Discovery — Review the environment, the problem, business impact, risks, and current configuration 2. Assessment — Identify performance, reliability, security, backup, and architecture issues 3. Plan — Prioritize the safest and highest-value fixes first 4. Implement — Make careful changes with rollback awareness and documentation 5. Validate — Confirm the issue is resolved using data, not guesswork 6. Support — Provide clear next steps, ongoing monitoring, or handoff documentation WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Throughout our two-year contract, Michael demonstrated extraordinary proficiency as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator, perfectly marrying technical expertise with excellent communication and a proactive mindset." -- Cloudacio “I have worked with Michael on several different projects ranging from web tool design and implementation to using his skills as a SQL DBA for contract work. When I need a skilled person for software development, web or DBA work - My first call always is to Michael.” -- Keith Swingle, VP Strategic Partnerships, NetVPro "Michael was a lifesaver in helping us figure out some complex Microsoft SQL Server issues. Watching him work inside a database is like watching a wizard." -- Bchex WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Clients value that I'm practical, responsive, and able to explain technical database issues in plain English. I'm comfortable working with business owners, developers, IT teams, vendors, and executives. I don't throw scripts at the problem. I look at the full SQL Server environment: configuration, workload, queries, jobs, backups, HA/DR, application behavior, and operational risk. My goal: make your SQL Server environment faster, safer, more stable, and easier to support. COMMON ENGAGEMENTS ◾ SQL Server health check ◾ Emergency production troubleshooting ◾ Performance tuning review ◾ Query and index optimization ◾ Backup and restore validation ◾ SQL Server migration planning ◾ Azure SQL / Managed Instance support ◾ Always On Availability Group troubleshooting ◾ SSRS / SSIS / SQL Agent job support ◾ Long-term DBA support Whether you need a one-time SQL Server review, emergency troubleshooting, migration help, performance tuning, or ongoing DBA support — click **Invite to Job** and send me a quick summary of what you're trying to fix, improve, or migrate.

I help startups turn React/Next.js frontends into production-ready SaaS platforms with real backend architecture behind them, not just API calls duct-taped to someone else's system. 🏆 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 · ✅ 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 · ⏳ 𝟏𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 Most "full stack" developers own the frontend and hand off the backend to someone else. I own both - React/Next.js on the frontend, .NET Core or Node.js on the backend, deployed and production-ready end to end. That means fewer handoffs, faster iteration, and a system that's architected consistently from database to UI instead of stitched together. ──────────────────────────────── 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐈 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐎𝐍 (𝟏𝟓+ 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄) ──────────────────────────────── ✔ Full Stack Developer / Full Stack Engineer ✔ React Developer / React.js Developer / Next.js Developer ✔ Frontend Developer - component architecture, state management, performance ✔ .NET Developer / .NET Core Developer / C# Developer (backend & full stack) ✔ SaaS Developer / Multi-Tenant SaaS Architect ✔ Angular Developer (8–20) for teams standardized on Angular ──────────────────────────────── 🛠️ 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊 ──────────────────────────────── Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, Node.js, Web API, Entity Framework, Microservices, REST APIs Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Docker, CI/CD Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Also comfortable with: Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) used when a project calls for it ──────────────────────────────── 🚀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐈'𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 ──────────────────────────────── 🔹 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐃𝐀𝐌 - Multi-tenant SaaS, AWS S3/CloudFront, subscription billing. Solved schema-per-tenant isolation so tenant data never crosses. 🔹 𝐗𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧 - Legal transcription platform, real-time AI (Whisper, Google STT). Solved speaker ID accuracy for court-admissible transcripts. 🔹 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐌𝐌𝐈 - AI coaching platform, OpenAI-powered scoring across 8 competencies. Rebuilt the async queue after serverless timeouts broke under load. 🔹 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐒 - Restaurant POS system, React + Electron + FastAPI. Built a print queue with retries so a jammed printer never blocks an order. 🔹 𝐅𝐋𝐗 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 - B2B wealth management platform, React + Node + AWS/Azure. Unified fragmented multi-party workflows into a single coherent system. 🔹 𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 - Compliance SaaS for investment advisors, Blazor + .NET. One shared data layer powering independently operating client dashboards. 🔹 𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐑 - IoT smart parcel locker SaaS, FastAPI + React. Cut failed deliveries 80% by fixing real-time state sync between hardware and software. 🔹 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 - Software licensing & digital commerce platform, ASP.NET + SQL Server. Automated the full license lifecycle with zero payment calculation errors. 🔹𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝 - B2B marketplace with a real-time bidding engine. Held pricing accuracy under concurrent buyer/supplier load. 🔹 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 - Rescued a broken AI career platform. Fixed auth (OTP, OAuth, subscription bypass) without a full rewrite. 🔹𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 - Maritime fleet & crew management, Angular + .NET. Built certification-expiry logic that correctly cascades across assignments. 🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐚 - AI analytics dashboard for university career centers. Replaced manual spreadsheets with role-filtered predictive reporting. ──────────────────────────────── 🏆 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐄 ──────────────────────────────── ✅ Top Rated Plus - 50+ jobs completed on Upwork ✅ 15+ years shipping production frontend + backend systems ✅ Comfortable owning a project end-to-end or slotting into an existing team ✅ Enterprise client feedback: "demonstrated excellent technical knowledge and professionalism. Delivered high-quality work on time and was reliable throughout" ✅ Several contracts have run 6+ months, clients keep me on past the first milestone ✅ Clear communication, honest scoping, no surprises If you need a Full Stack Developer who can own a React frontend and a real backend behind it, send me your project and I'll respond within a few hours.

I’m a Top Rated Plus .NET Back-End Developer with 14+ years of experience and over $1M in Upwork earnings, specializing in robust, scalable, and high-performance systems built on the Microsoft stack. I’ve delivered enterprise-grade solutions to clients across many countries, helping businesses in e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, and logistics transform their backends into powerful, efficient engines that drive growth and reliability. My focus is always on your business outcomes in clean code, maintainable architecture, and consistent delivery that enhances performance and ROI. 1. Advanced .NET Technologies: Expert in C#, .NET Core (including .NET 6/7/8), ASP.NET MVC, and Web API for building secure, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. I ensure your applications are fast, maintainable, and ready for future expansion. 2. Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault) and AWS. I design CI/CD pipelines, use Docker containers, and implement microservices and serverless functions to achieve agility and scalability. 3. Database & Performance Optimization: Experienced in SQL Server and Entity Framework, I design efficient schemas, write optimized queries, and use caching and indexing strategies to maximize speed and responsiveness. My focus: applications that run smoother and scale effortlessly. 4. Business-Focused Results: I deliver automation, cost efficiency, and measurable performance gains. For instance, I’ve helped eCommerce clients cut API response times by over 60% and enterprises scale their systems without increasing infrastructure costs through smarter architecture and optimized code. 5. Reliable Communication & Delivery: Native-level English fluency ensures clear communication across time zones. I provide transparent progress updates, honor deadlines, and approach every engagement, whether a sprint or a long-term collaboration, with reliability and professionalism. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GoHighLevel Certified Expert Troubleshooting & Automation Specialist 100% ready to TAKE ACTION on all YOUR Go High Level needs | Let’s Connect Now! I love working on challenging GoHighLevel Projects, micro & macros, and looking forward to a video/phone call to assess your needs whenever you need me, seven days a week, 4 hrs a day! Helping businesses scale to their highest level. The true power of GoHighLevel is your business growth. Helping businesses achieve success like you deserve their max potential by leveraging GoHighLevel marketing & automation. QA & Testing Expertise Includes: - Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, UAT) - Automation Testing using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright - API Testing (Postman, Swagger, REST Assured) - Performance & Load Testing with JMeter - Test Case Design, Test Execution & Defect Reporting - End-to-End QA Process Setup and CI/CD Integration - Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Testing for Web and Mobile Apps If you have a troubleshooting need or are interested in automating your operation for further growth, then I look forward to hearing more from you. You’ll appreciate my work ethic, professionalism, and ability to navigate complex tasks with excellent project follow-through. Whether you’re a startup building your next SaaS, an enterprise modernizing legacy systems, or a company scaling your platform, I’m here to deliver a back-end solution that’s secure, fast, and built for the future. Certified GoHighLevel Consultant working remotely, helping brands launch, re-launch & scale online, leveraging the Go HighLevel Software CRM system/tools. Go High Level is constantly updating its software, and my part-time hobby is remaining on the leading edge and testing new features while sharing them out to clients immediately for more effective results. I’m happy to work on any challenging GoHighLevel Projects, micro or macros, and looking forward to a video/phone call to assess your needs whenever you need me, seven days a week, 4 hrs a day! What I Offer: - Platform Setup & Configuration - Marketing Automation - Sales Pipeline Creation - CRM Implementation - SMS & Email Campaigns - Booking & Appointment System If you’re interested in our profile and experience, please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss anything further. Available to get hired on a Part-time, Full Time and Dedicated Basis Let’s talk about your goals and explore how I can help you bring your .NET project to life. Message me anytime to get started.

I have 12+ years of professional experience working in enterprise web applications. Fluent with Database programming. Currently, I am working as Principal Database Engineer in a USA based company providing solutions for trade and risk management. My responsibility covers: 1. Modeling complex business requirements in database 2. Database design 3. Writing stored procedures, jobs, functions, Reports 4. ETL operation using SSIS/CLR 5. Mentoring junior developers 6. Database documentation 7. Database Unit test (Tsqlt) Skill: 1. Microsoft SQL Server 2. MySQL 3. Oracle 3. PHP 4. JavaScript 5. Excel VBA

Experienced and highly skilled Umbraco CMS Developer with over 7 years of hands-on experience working with almost all versions of Umbraco, from v4.0.0 to v8.17.2, and 13.x to 17.x including extensive work with Umbraco Cloud for deployment and migration projects. And all together having 13+ years of experience developing web and win applications with Microsoft Technologies like C#.NET, VB.NET, MS SQL A Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3, showcasing a strong foundation in front-end technologies as well. Proven expertise in integrating complex financial and identity systems, including: - TDA (TD Ameritrade), Charles Schwab, E*TRADE - Sumsub (identity verification) /SumSub KYC - JWT, Payment Gateway Recognized uSkinned Expert, specializing in rapid and aesthetic site development using uSkinned themes for Umbraco. I believe in quality solutions and work transparency.