🔹 My Objective: Deliver Quick, Efficient Solutions with a Focus on Client Satisfaction.
🔹 Expert on Microsoft .Net/Angular/MVC/SQL SERVER/DBA/SSIS/SSRS/SSAS/AZURE
🔹 Expert on BI Reporting-PowerBI/Tableau/ZOHO Analytics/Databox/SAP Crystal Reports
🔹 Strong R&D Skills & ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
🔹 Over 15 years of experience on Microsoft Technologies
➡ ABOUT ME ⬅
I am a seasoned technology professional with over 17 years of experience and working as FULL TIME FREELANCER, specializing in Microsoft .Net/Angular/MVC/SQL Server and BI Reporting and working as a MS SQL Server database/BI Developer and Experience in developing the MSBI (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS) applications. Also, Expert on BI Reporting(PowerBI/Tableau/ZOHO Analytics/Databox), MS SQL Server Optimization/Performance Tuning/Replication/Clustering/High Availability, ETL/Data Warehouse(DW) design/development, MS Excel/VBA/Access. Also, Experience on Cloud Microsoft AZURE VM/SQL Server/SQL Managed Instance administration and maintenance, Migration on-premises to Azure, optimization of resources and cost reduction.
➡ SKILLS EXPERTISE ⬅
✅- .Net desktop and web applications development using angular/MVC
✅- SQL Server Database Architecture/Design/T-SQL development/DBA
✅- Performance tuning- Server performance (settings/configurations)
✅- Performance tuning- Scripts performance (Scripts/Stored procedures/views/functions)
✅- Automatization of T-SQL Scripts to optimize the manual process
✅- Extract, Transform & Load (ETL) - SSIS (development,maintenance/troubleshooting)
✅- SSRS (developing reports,maintenance/troubleshooting)
✅- SSAS (developing multi dimensional/tabular cubes,maintenance/troubleshooting
✅- AZURE portal maintenance/VM’s creation/SQL MI server’s/Maintenance
✅- Migrating servers from on premises to AZURE cloud environment
✅- Migrating old databases versions to latest versions
✅- PowerBI/Tableau/ZOHO Analytics/Databox/SAP Crystal Reports/Excel/VBA/Access
✅- Database Maintenance, 24/7 Monitoring Support
✅- Quick grasping of new products and adaptation to new environment
✅- Ability to learn new technologies and deliver high quality services and tasks
➡ TECHNOLOGIES⬅
✅- Operating Systems :- Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022
✅- Databases :- Microsoft SQL Server versions from 2008R2 to SQL2022
✅- Microsoft Business Intelligence :- SSIS,SSAS,SSRS,Master Data Services(MDS), Power BI
✅- Programming Languages :- VB, VB.Net, C#. Net
✅- Tools :- JIRA,TFS , VSS, MS Office tools, GitHub
Transact-SQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Power BI
SQL Server Integration Services
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SQL SSAS
Data Warehousing
Database Administration
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Microsoft Power BI Development
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Azure Administration
Performance Optimization
Python
Looker
Looker Studio
Tableau
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft PowerApps
Michael P.
St. Cloud, Minnesota
$100/hr
4.7
415 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.
SQL
SQL Programming
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Amazon RDS
Database Optimization
Database Administration
Backup Administration
SQL Server Integration Services
Relational Database
Database Management
Microsoft Azure
Senthil P N.
Chennai, India
$57/hr
4.7
330 jobs
✅ ♛ TOP-RATED
With 20+ years of experience in SQL and Database Engineering, I specialize in database programming, performance optimization, data migration, and automation. Having led digital transformation projects across BFSI, Healthcare, and SaaS domains, I bring deep technical precision and a results-driven approach. I ensure database ecosystems are secure, scalable, and high-performing, with a focus on tuning, modernization, and seamless data flow.
RoHSen IT Services & Support—a team of experienced IT and HR professionals who have worked together for over 10 years. We provide reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective consulting services for businesses of all sizes.
Our Services
* Application Development – Web, Mobile & Desktop (.NET, C#, ASP.NET, Web AP, PythonI)
* Database & Data Engineering – SQL Development, DBA, ETL, Data Migration
* Cloud Solutions – Azure, AWS, Databricks, PySpark, Snowflake
* Business Intelligence – Power BI, Dashboards, Reporting & Data Visualization
* AI Solutions & Automation – AI-assisted development, AI integration, chatbots, workflow automation, prompt engineering, and intelligent business solutions
* HR Consulting – Recruitment, HR Business Partner
.
💾 Database & SQL Expertise
• Expert in MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Azure, MongoDB, No-SQL, etc...
• T-SQL Programming – Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, and Complex Queries
• Query Optimization & Performance Tuning
• ETL / SSIS / Data Migration (On-Prem & Cloud)
• Database Architecture, Maintenance Plans, Backup & Recovery
• High Availability Solutions – Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering
• Power BI, Crystal Reports, Data Analytics & Automation (VBA, Excel, C#)
☁️ Cloud & DevOps
• End-to-End Cloud Migration (Azure, AWS, GCP) – Zero data loss transitions
• Application Modernization – Rehost, Re-platform, or Rebuild existing apps
• Infrastructure & Data Center Modernization
• DevOps / DevSecOps for Continuous Delivery and Security Integration
🏦 Domain Expertise
• Banking & Capital Markets – Reference Data Management, Trading & Asset Mgmt Apps
• Healthcare – EMR Optimization, Centralized Database Migrations
• Wellbeing Platforms – AI-driven Engagement, Analytics, and Automation
⚙️ Automation & Data Mining
• SmartSheets ↔ SQL Integration
• XML/JSON ↔ SQL Data Pipelines
• Web Scraping & Fuzzy Matching
• Excel/VBA Automation for Data Cleansing & Reporting
• Data Mining & Preparation – Extracting, deduping, and cleaning large datasets for analytics and migration
To make our services accessible to startups, SMEs, and growing businesses, we offer competitive and flexible pricing without compromising on quality.
SQL
Database Programming
ETL
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Lead Generation
Database Architecture
Data Cleaning
Query Tuning
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Excel
iOS
Android App
Web Development
Full-Stack Development
Kanak A.
Bengaluru, India
$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Core Expertise
I am a Data & SQL Specialist with 20+ years of experience delivering reliable, high-performance data solutions. I help businesses clean, transform, analyze, and automate data efficiently—saving time and improving decision-making.
What I Can Help You With
Database & Data Warehouse Design – ER models, Data Marts, scalable schemas
Data Transformation & Cleanup – Unstructured → structured data
SQL Development & Performance Tuning – Complex queries, optimization
Excel Automation & Dashboards – Advanced formulas, PivotTables, reports
PDF, Excel & Word Automation – Data extraction, formatting, conversions
Python Automation – Web scraping, PDF parsing, task automation
ETL & Data Integration – SSIS, ADF, AWS Glue, Databricks
Data Quality & Governance – Validation, controls, consistency checks
Clear Documentation – Well-structured design and process documents
Tech Stack
Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Athena, MariaDB, MySQL
Tools: Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI
ETL/Cloud: AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake
Open to all data-related work—from quick Excel/PDF tasks to full-scale data pipelines and performance tuning.
Design Enhancement
Data Cleaning
Data Cloud
Data Analysis
Database Architecture
Database Design
Report Writing
Business Intelligence
Financial Reporting
Nitoo K.
Lucknow, India
$30/hr
4.9
84 jobs
Over 18 years of experience in SQL Server development, database architecture, performance tuning, and data integration. Expertise in Power BI Admin/Dashboard/Paginated reports, Crystal Reports, and SSRS, Tableau, SQL, Transact-SQL, Stored procedure, Query Optimization, SSMS, SQL Agent. Proficiency in web development using C# MVC ASP. Net and .NET Core to supporting backend integration.
Transact-SQL
SQL
Microsoft Power BI
SQL Server Reporting Services
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
SAP Crystal Reports
Microsoft Excel
ASP.NET MVC
C#
Stored Procedure Development
ASP.NET Core
Blazor
Tableau
Visual Basic
Liaqat A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs
🚀Top Rated Database Administrator and Consultant on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score.
Liaqat is a Microsoft Certified Database Professional (DP-300) with extensive experience as a Sr. Azure and SQL Server Production DBA. I specialize in SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, providing database troubleshooting, daily operations and maintenance, performance optimization, database migration, incident response, reliable backup, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical environments.
🔍 Database Expertise:
With over 5 years as a senior expert in SQL Server/PostgreSQL/MySQL, I’ve managed over 200 databases and 100 TB+ of data. My experience covers database architecture, performance optimization, backup and recovery, High availability, disaster recovery, and much more. I ensure every database solution I deliver is robust, scalable, high performance, and perfectly aligned with your business needs.
🛠️ Technologies & Tools
SQL Server (Versions 2014 – 2025): Installation, High Availability and Disaster Recovery (Always On AG, FCI, Log Shipping, Replication), Distributed Availability Groups, SQL Server Management Studio / Azure Data Studio / sqlcmd, Backup & Restore, Failover Cluster / Always On Solutions, PowerShell dbatools / First Responder Kit, Storage Engine / Transaction Log / Change Data Capture.
PostgreSQL (Versions 7-18): Installation, High Availability, Replication, and Scalability Solutions, SQL Tuning, pgpool-II, PostGIS, TimescaleDB, Patroni and Security.
Cloud Service Providers: Azure SQL Database, Azure MI, Azure Virtual Machines on Windows and Linux, AWS RDS, DB2
Database and Data Engineering Tools: ETL, SQL Server Agent, Data Migration Assistant, Query Store, Profiler, Extended Events, PgAdmin, Linked Server etc.
Certifications: I hold certifications from Microsoft, AWS, and IBM ensuring I bring industry-recognized expertise to every project.
Why Choose Me?
Proven Experience: Worked for leading IoT solution providers and governament projects supporting major operators, banking, financial enterprises and national gis land managment systems.
End-to-End Solutions: From designing high availability architectures to delivering query optimizations and backup solutions, I offer complete database management expertise.
Training & Support: I also provide course training to empower database-related skills.
Let’s Work Together:
If you’re looking for a seasoned database professional to tackle challenges in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL or other database technologies, let’s discuss how I can help streamline your operations and enhance performance.
📩 Connect With Me:
I’m ready to dive into your project. Reach out, and let’s unlock the full potential of your data infrastructure together!
SQL
ETL
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Database Design
Database Optimization
Data Migration
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