Tafara Hungwe
Database Administrator
Gauteng,Jorbg
Summary
Results-driven Engineer with experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure solutions. Proficient in leveraging advanced analytics techniques and cutting-edge technologies to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. Skilled in database management, ETL processes, and data design with a proven track record of optimizing data pipelines for efficiency and reliability. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and deliver innovative data-driven solutions. Strong problem-solving ,team player who thrives in dynamic environments, excelling in assessing project objectives, coordinating logistical support functions, and balancing multiple priorities to achieve success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Database Administrator
Discovery Limited
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently meeting service level agreements for database performance and availability.
- Increased efficiency in software development processes through effective collaboration with developers to design databases that support application requirements.
- Ensured high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, establishing and testing robust backup and failover strategies.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Facilitated seamless migrations and upgrades, meticulously planning and executing database changes with minimal impact on users.
- Advanced database security posture, leading successful initiative to encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
Data Engineer
Praxis Computing
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Develop and Design Databases, Data Warehouse development
- SETA and CHE Data Submission to SAQA
- Learner Management System Development, Maintenance and Management.
- Data Migration- ETL Design and Management
- Orchestrating Data Pipelines using Azure Data Factory
- Pipeline development and monitoring with Pentaho, AWS Glue, SSIS
- Data Extract from Databases (Oracle, SQL, MY SQL, PostgreSQL)
- ETL Development, Data Analysis and Data Presentation
- Develop Visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, Python
- Proficient in creating applications with Angular, .NET Blazor, Web Sockets, HTML5 and DevExpress Tools delivering intuitive interfaces and exceptional user experiences
- Complex SQL Query writing, Database Normalization and De-normalization
- ER Diagrams Design, Database performance tuning
- Develop Procedure Manual for managed projects
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Optimized data management processes by implementing efficient data transformation techniques.
- Enhanced reporting capabilities by designing efficient ETL processes that improved data accuracy and completeness.
Database Administrator
P&L Hardware
04.2014 - 03.2020
- SQL scripting (Procedures, Views & Functions)
- ETL Jobs to pull data from various sources
- Building Visualizations with Power BI Desktop
- Develop and Design Reports
- Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
- Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
- Extract Data to Excel from SQL
- Database Design, Maintenance and Development
- User Access control, Database maintenance, managing new SQL versions
- Digital Cabinet maintenance, User Support and Training
- Audit Liaison Internal and External
- Reduced data retrieval times for business users by creating indexed views and optimizing stored procedures.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Enhanced reporting capabilities by designing efficient ETL processes that improved data accuracy and completeness.
IT Assistant Administrator
Dulux Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Data management and representation
- SQL server management
- Sage Pastel Crystal reports creation
- Sage ERP configuration and user management
- Data backup and Disaster recovery
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting
- Optimized hardware performance through regular maintenance checks and upgrades when necessary.
- Assisted in network maintenance, ensuring smooth connectivity for all users.
- Trained new employees on company-specific software applications, facilitating faster integration into work processes.
- Created comprehensive documentation on company-wide IT procedures, reducing user error occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Midlands State Univesity
04.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
- Azure DevOps, Azure, Agile, AWS
- Azure SQL Databases, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Amazon S3 Bucket
- Microsoft Power BI, MicroStrategy, Tableau
- Microsoft Project
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Pentaho Data Integration ETL/ELT
- Structured Query Language (SQL), T-SQl, PL/SQL
- Scrum Methodology, Web Applications
- Systems Development Life-Cycle
- Technical Reporting, Customer Support
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridCertification
- DP 203 - Microsoft Azure Data Engineering
- DP 900 – Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- SSIS, SSRS and SSAS(MSBI) - Udemy
- Querying Microsoft SQL Server – Microsoft 70-461
- Database Management Essentials – Cousera
Timeline
Database Administrator
Discovery Limited
09.2024 - Current
Data Engineer
Praxis Computing
04.2020 - 08.2024
Database Administrator
P&L Hardware
04.2014 - 03.2020
IT Assistant Administrator
Dulux Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Midlands State Univesity
04.2008 - 08.2012
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