Pradeep Kumar S.

I am a Senior SQL Server Architect with 20+ years of experience specializing in performance tuning, database optimization, HA/DR architecture, and deep-dive troubleshooting for large, mission-critical systems. Over the last decade, I have also worked extensively in retail category management, space planning, and planogram automation, building end-to-end data and rules engines that support real-world retail workflows at scale. This uncommon combination of SQL expertise and retail domain experience allows me to solve highly complex technical and business-driven data challenges. ⭐ WHAT I DO SQL SERVER PERFORMANCE TUNING & QUERY OPTIMIZATION ● Slow query analysis ● Index strategy redesign ● Blocking/deadlock resolution ● Execution plan review & tuning ● CPU, memory & I/O bottleneck fixes PRODUCTION DBA & ARCHITECTURE ● High Availability & Disaster Recovery (AlwaysOn, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping) ● Backup & restore strategies ● Monitoring, maintenance, and automation ● Environment health checks and stabilization RETAIL & PLANOGRAM AUTOMATION EXPERTISE ● Space-planning logic and fixture rules ● Planogram placement engines & validation frameworks ● SKU velocity, pack-size logic, and product hierarchy modeling ● Category management data pipelines & workflow tools ⭐ WHAT CLIENTS GET ✔ Fast, accurate diagnosis of SQL performance issues ✔ Stabilized, optimized database environments ✔ Clean automation and improved reliability ✔ Clear communication and professional documentation ✔ Consistent, dependable delivery ⭐ CERTIFICATIONS ✔ Microsoft Certified Professional ✔ Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (SQL Server) ⭐ WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME ✔ 5,500+ hours delivered on Upwork ✔ $200K+ total earnings ✔ 100% Job Success ✔ Top Rated Plus ✔ 18+ years in SQL Server engineering ✔ Strong background in retail, CPG, category & space-planning systems ✔ Proven track record in solving high-severity production and performance issues