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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

Need a backend, full-stack, or AI system that holds up in production, not just on a demo branch? That's what I do. I'm a senior software engineer with 6+ years building web apps, desktop products, data platforms, and enterprise integrations for clients in the US, Canada, and Europe. Clients usually come to me with one of these problems: - "Our API is slow or falls over under load." I profile it, fix the queries and caching, and add retries, idempotency, and monitoring so failures stop reaching your users. - "We need a real product, not a prototype." Secure auth, roles and permissions, billing, background jobs, licensing, automated tests, and CI/CD are part of the build, not a phase two. - "We want AI over our own documents but it keeps answering wrong." I build RAG pipelines with hybrid search, reranking, and measured retrieval quality so answers are traceable. - "Our legacy mainframe code needs to run somewhere modern." I deploy and repair COBOL/CICS/DB2/JCL systems on z/OS and IBM Cloud. WHAT I WORK WITH Backend: .NET Core, Python, FastAPI, Node.js, REST APIs, Clean Architecture, CQRS, Kafka, MassTransit, SignalR, Hangfire Frontend: Angular, React, Next.js, TypeScript, RxJS, NgRx, Tailwind, Material UI Data: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Qdrant, pgvector AI: RAG, LangChain, OpenAI, Cohere, hybrid vector + BM25 search, reranking, evaluation Cloud and DevOps: AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Docker, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, xUnit, pytest Mainframe: z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, JCL WHAT I'VE DELIVERED - A multi-tenant vendor risk platform covering supplier onboarding through audits and remediation, with enterprise SSO, granular permissions, Stripe billing, and AWS deployment. - Three years on a freight-forwarding ERP: 1,000+ endpoints, 25+ carrier and accounting integrations, and the full rate-to-shipment lifecycle. - A licensed Windows and macOS desktop product with signed entitlements, offline grace periods, and crash-recovery testing. - A multilingual vehicle-manual chatbot with intent classification and an automated retrieval-evaluation harness. - Technical leadership of a 6-developer team across architecture, estimation, and releases. HOW I WORK I plan carefully before writing code, clarify anything that is unclear, and provide an honest estimate before development begins. I will also tell you early if an approach is risky or unlikely to work. You will receive working increments that you can review throughout the project - not a month of silence followed by unexpected results. I always take ownership of project and meet the deadline I commit to. I have maintained a 100% Job Success Score and delivered more than 2,400 hours of work on Upwork. Some of my project details are in my portfolio and work history below. Send me your requirements, and I will reply with a clear technical approach, the main trade-offs, and a realistic delivery timeline.

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'm a full-stack .NET developer with 11 years of experience based in Los Angeles. I'm a true full-stack developer, so I can work equally well on both front and back ends. I have experience in building applications from start to end, so I can take care of building almost any project, then supporting it for the long term. Here are some highlights from my background: - My tech stack is .NET, .NET Core, C#, SQL, Entity Framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular. - Experience with Azure and AWS. I'm especially good with Azure. I can setup Azure resources such as App Services, Function Apps, Azure SQL Databases, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure DevOps source control, deployment pipelines, etc. - Experience in working on large SaaS applications in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, human resources, and legal industries. - Experience in developing MVPs from start to end. - I write clean and understandable code with well defined architecture using best practices for software security. - Experience in SaaS and multi-tenant applications. - Great work ethics and honesty. If I don't know something, I'll tell you. If I messed up something, I'll tell you. My Certifications: - Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate - Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Also, I have a team of full-stack software developers. Building and supporting an application for a successful startup usually requires more than one developer. Building an application is like building a house. It usually requires a crew to complete. My team can join your project and help with building it, then support and enhance it in the future.

✅ 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟳-𝟴 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. ✅ 𝟳𝟱+ 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁. 𝟭𝟭+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. ✅ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟯𝟬-𝟰𝟬% 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝘀𝗲(prebuilt-SaaS code). ✅ 𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. ✅ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵. ✅ 𝗨𝗦 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆. Hi, I’m Andrew! I specialize in delivering polished SaaS apps consistently focused on earning revenue. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 🗣 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘇 - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 - 𝗨𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝘀 ❝ Andrew is the most skilled freelancer and developer I have ever worked with, and I have worked with a lot. He was able to take very broad ideas and turn them into actionable insights and plans in a way I could never imagine was possible. Andrew is the best possible thing to happen to our business and the definition of a true professional. I could not recommend him enough. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Andrew should consider themselves extremely lucky. ❞ I excel at expertly guiding the app dev process to max out your revenue-earning potential in contrast to your costs, and to steer you away from common SaaS app pitfalls. Client Outcome Examples: ⚡ amzalert.com (8-Figure Acquisition - Rebuilt In 4 Months) ⚡ launchcontrol.us (8-Figure Annual Recurring Revenue - ARR) ⚡ GuestBan.com (Concept-To-Live in 5 Months - 1M+ Monthly App Checkins) My support is based on hard-won successes built through more than a decade of SaaS app obsession. Most of my clients are: ☑️ Existing Businesses - Post-revenue ☑️ Solopreneurs & Small Teams - Wanting to build an MVP app ☑️ Funded Startups - Focused on turning funding into MRR ☑️ Existing Early Stage SaaS - Want to rebuild and scale up I’m the founder of a small, hand-picked team of talented humans. I’m personally involved in all projects, and we only employ senior developers and native English speakers from the US for project management and communication. My team and I are able to consistently reduce dev costs by about 30-40% by leveraging pre-built development frameworks for common app experiences like the user login or checkout, for example, while reserving valuable dev hours for truly custom functionality. Every project we build delivers: 📱Cross Device Compatibility - Desktop - Mobile - Tablet 📈 App Speed Optimization 🧩 Scaleable - Cost-Effective Feature Addition Potential 🛡️ Security 📊 User Analytics & Internal Dashboards 🌐 Multi-Language Localization 🤖 Quality Assurance - QA 📜 Paid User Subscription, Billing & Renewal Management Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me. Invite me to your project or send me a direct message if you’re interested in working together. Talk soon! Andrew Mace - Founder - Lean Engineering Highlights of the work I have extensive experience in includes: SaaS MVP • AI Automation • No-Code/Low-Code • Process Automation • RPA • .NET 8 • Python • AWS • Azure • Docker • Serverless • OpenAI / ChatGPT • Generative AI • Zapier • Make.com • UiPath • Power Automate • n8n • Bubble • Airtable • Stripe • PayPal • Twilio • Slack • Teams • REST APIs • Webhooks • SQL • PostgreSQL • Redis • Power BI • KPI Dashboards • ETL • Airflow • Real-Time Chat • Push Notifications • Subscription Billing • CRM Integration • Lead Generation Bots • Data Analytics • Digital Transformation • Workflow Automation • Rapid Prototyping

Most teams don't struggle to find developers. They struggle to find someone who can own architecture decisions, hold engineering standards, and still get hands-on when it matters. That's the role I've filled for over 10 years. I specialize in .NET Core and C# backend systems — designing REST APIs, building microservices, and architecting enterprise-grade platforms end to end. On the front end I work across Angular and React. Cloud deployments across Azure and AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery are all part of my regular workflow. On Upwork: Top Rated Plus, 100% Job Success Score, 50+ completed contracts, 12,000+ hours billed — mostly with US-based product teams that needed a senior engineer they could trust to own the technical side. I take on both long-term engagements and focused consulting work. If you have a complex backend challenge or need a technical lead who can bridge engineering and business — let's talk.