INTRODUCTORY
I am a Advanced/Expert Microsoft Access Developer with over 20+
years (since 2001) Access experience. I can import/export your data, I can either modify an existing system or design a system from scratch based on your requirements, recommendations and direct input. I have many professional references that can attest to my easy-to-use, professional, robust and economical Microsoft Access databases. I am a great communicator and great documenter and can provide necessary training as needed. From a technical prospective, I fully utilize VBA coding (not macros) for my development style, I am well experience in SQL and can assist with older versions of Microsoft Access. I am very timely and available to discuss your system needs within a few minutes of our initial conversation.
Find below some of my Microsoft Access Database Accomplishments:
• Designed 7 Access DB’s for various teams to track productivity, appeals, complaints, etc.
• Assisted in 20% decrease in TAT (turn-around-time) by creating 3-month analysis reporting
• Designed Microsoft Access database used by 20+ users to store and track “do-not-call” members)
• Designed Microsoft Access database that automated a previous manual process (saves 4.5 man hours)
• Designed Microsoft Access database for handling over 600,000+ transactions per year and calculations.
• Created email and fax interface ability within Microsoft Access System.
• Designed Microsoft Access database responsible for State Parks reservations (55 state parks)
• Designed Microsoft Access Payroll system, accruals, W-2 printing, weekly paychecks.
• Designed Microsoft Access Elderly Abuse Tracking for Clark County (Las Vegas).
• Designed Microsoft Access System for Storage Units.
• Designed Microsoft Access System to track employees qualifications for working at Refineries.
• Designed Microsoft Access System for tracking & entering cell phone payments.
• Designed Microsoft Access Video check out system (equivalent to Block Buster).
• Designed Microsoft Access Bail bond system (still current/active)
• Designed Microsoft Access Payday Loan system (still current/active)
• Designed Microsoft Access Title Loan system (still current/active)
• Designed a time tracker/cost system keeps track of employee’s time (still current/active)
• Designed Microsoft Access Asset Tracking System
• Designed Microsoft Access Certified Training/Curriculum system
• Designed Microsoft Access Salary Review/Compensation Tracker system for bonus structures
• Upgraded many MS Access databases from previous version (i.e. 2000 to 2003 or 2003 to 2010, etc)
SQL
Microsoft Access
Database Design
Microsoft Access Programming
Data Analysis
Database Management System
Microsoft Excel
Database Development
Data Management
ODBC
Data Scraping
Ryan K.
Phoenix, Arizona
$120/hr
5.0
441 jobs
✅ 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
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
SQL Server Integration Services
Database Optimization
Transact-SQL
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
Microsoft SQL SSAS
Database Management
Amazon RDS
Microsoft Azure
SQL Programming
Database Maintenance
Database Architecture
Isabella C.
Doral, Florida
$40/hr
5.0
10 jobs
✨ Hi, I’m Isabella, a Notion Systems Designer & Automation Specialist for solopreneurs and small business owners.
I help founders and creators streamline their workflows, organize clients/projects/tasks, and automate repetitive processes, so they can focus on what really grows their business.
Whether you already have a workspace or need a system built from scratch, I design custom Notion workflows and practical Make automations to support operations and data flow.
I specialize in workspace design + automation, meaning your team can work more efficiently, save hours every week, and have clear visibility of all your operations.
Send me a message describing your project and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. I love helping founders make Notion and automation work for them!
Digital Project Management
Business Cases
Notion
Organizer
System Analysis
Automation
Process Improvement
Project Management
Process Design
UX & UI
Template Design
Customer Relationship Management
Database Management
Business Process Automation
Project Workflows
Danny R.
Pikesville, Maryland
$25/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I help businesses, teams, and data-driven organizations transform complex data into actionable insights, eliminate repetitive manual workflows, and build reliable technical solutions through modern data analytics, custom Python automation, SQL pipelines, and autonomous AI systems.
Holding a B.S. in Integrative Studies with minors in Computer Science and Philosophy from West Virginia University, I combine rigorous software engineering fundamentals with business analytics and practical troubleshooting. My work is backed by Google & Kaggle Professional Certifications across Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Agents, and Cybersecurity.
🎓 Education & Key Credentials:
- B.S. in Integrative Studies (Minors: Computer Science & Philosophy) — West Virginia University
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (SQL, R, Spreadsheets, Data Cleaning, EDA)
- Google & Kaggle Certified in AI Agents & Vibe Coding (Autonomous Loops & MCP)
- Google AI Professional Certificate & Google Prompting Essentials
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (NIST Framework, Linux & SQL)
🛠️ Core Services & Technical Capabilities:
• 📊 Data Analytics & SQL: End-to-end data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), multi-table SQL queries, spreadsheet modeling (Google Sheets / Excel), and publication-grade visualizations (R ggplot2 / Python Matplotlib).
• 🤖 Autonomous AI Agents & Workflows: Model Context Protocol (MCP), tool calling, API integrations (Gemini & OpenAI), prompt engineering, and custom Python automation scripts.
• 🧪 Software QA & UAT Testing: Structured functional testing, test case execution, regression validation, and clear bug documentation across Windows, web, and mobile platforms.
• 🛡️ IT Systems & Support: Linux system administration, network troubleshooting, access management, and Tier 2 SaaS technical support.
📂 Featured Portfolio Case Studies:
- Cyclistic Bike-Share Analytics: 6.03M+ telematics records analyzed in R/Python to drive membership conversions.
- Bellabeat Smart Device Wellness: Biometric activity & sleep telemetry analysis uncovering health trends.
- Live-Service Player Decay Analytics: Time-series telemetry modeling player retention and matchmaking queue latency.
Whether you need clean, verified data analytics, an automated Python pipeline, or dependable technical execution, I deliver documented, high-impact results on time. Let's connect and discuss your project goals!
Relational Database
Data Analysis
Data Cleaning
SQL
Exploratory Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Spreadsheet Macros
R
Python
Python Script
Software Testing
Quality Assurance
Technical Support
Linux
Artificial Intelligence
Prompt Engineering
Information Security
Hardware Troubleshooting
Google Sheets
RESTful API
Michael P.
St. Cloud, Minnesota
$100/hr
4.7
418 jobs
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.
Relational Database
SQL
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Amazon RDS
SQL Programming
Database Optimization
Database Administration
Backup Administration
SQL Server Integration Services
Database Management
Microsoft Azure
Sandy P.
Brea, California
$40/hr
5.0
34 jobs
Database administration | Database development | Database Management | MySQL administration | MySQL programming | DEVOPS | AWS | AI
Hi I am Sandy Pabilonia a database management specialist.
Now. Enough about me. Let's talk about you.
Are you looking for a person who can help you identify problems within database system?
I know you'll agree with me when I say: It's REALLY frustrating to have this problem and have no idea where to start.
Well this is where I come in. So you can focus on your business and me on your database management works.
My service is not unique but love for database is.
ETL
SQL
Database Design
Microsoft SQL Server
Database Optimization
MySQL
Data Migration
PostgreSQL
Database Administration
WordPress
SQL Programming
Database Management
API
Database Programming
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
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