MOHAMMED ARSHAD MOHAMMED AHMED

MOHAMMED ARSHAD

UAE

Profile summary

Strategic Database Administrator and Product Manager with 22 years shaping enterprise data management and system architecture outcomes across the GCC and international markets. Known for directing database operations, high availability solutions, and cross-functional technology initiatives across healthcare, financial, and enterprise domains. Committed to aligning technical frameworks with business requirements to maintain operational integrity.

Career highlights

Database Operations and Administration: Managed critical company databases on MS SQL Server while overseeing secondary resource platforms including SAP Sybase, MongoDB, and Postgres.

Enterprise System Integration: Built automated T-SQL processes between JD Edwards and Orion ERP systems in MS SQL Server, replacing manual procedures for business processes.

Disaster Recovery Configuration: Configured and monitored disaster recovery sites using SQL Mirroring and SQL Log shipping alongside SQL Idera monitoring tools.

Healthcare Platform Implementation: Executed full cycle hospital information system application implementations for multiple medical facilities including Belhoul European Hospital and Emirates Hospital.

Key skills

TechnicalSQL Server Administration\Development(On-Premise and Azure Cloud) SQL Server Performance Management SQL Server High Availability SQL Server DR Solutions SQL Server Performance Tuning SQL Server Database Designing Sybase Database Oracle Fusion Middle Ware 11g MongoDB Oracle RAC Implementation Postgres Python SQL Idera Negios SQL Apex Visio Worked extensively on Windows platform and some exposure to Linux/Solaries SQL Server Performance Management SQL Server High Availability SQL Server DR Solutions SQL Server Performance Tuning SQL Server Database Designing MongoDB Postgres
ProfessionalCore Skills: Product Management / Database Management Data Science (Artificial Intelligence,Machine Learning) Cloud Computing Information Systems Big Data Project Leadership Database Administration/Programming Database Management Agile / ITIL Frameworks Database Modelling Date Engineering Azure DevOps Database Technologies: Azure Data Science Azure Cloud/Azure Data Factory 2 P a g e Oracle Dataguard Implementation Oracle OA FrameWork Oracle E Business Suite Administration Oracle Database Administration ExaData/Cloudera / Oracle Big Data (OBDA) and Hadoop Architecture Oracle E Business Suite 11 and R12 SAP iBS(intelligent Business Solutions) VitaSigns MCTS MCITP ITIL Other Applications and Hadoop Jupiter Manage Engine RMAN Solar Winds Citrix SafeNet VMWare Cloud Systems(Azure) Medinous Visual Basic 6.0 Diabeta RabbitMQ Crystal Reports MS Excel Zabbix Rubrik Backup/WINSCP/Putty Product Management Database Management Azure Data Science Sybase Database Oracle Fusion Middle Ware 11g Oracle RAC Implementation

Professional experience

Deputy Manager – DatabasesNov 2022 - Present
HBZ ServicesDubai, UAE

Reports directly to executive leadership and coordinates cross-functional change advisory workflows, steering database operations and IT advisory functions while shaping enterprise data management policies.

  • Managed critical company databases on MS SQL Server as the primary resource while overseeing SAP Sybase, MongoDB, and Postgres platforms as a secondary resource.
  • Conducted code reviews for all database-related changes to maintain operational integrity and system stability.
  • Participated as a key member of the change advisory board to evaluate and authorize infrastructure modifications.
  • Mentored the database team to foster skill development and ensure alignment with data management best practices.
Product Manager, Technical LeadJan 2022 - Nov 2022
Tayr Al Madina IT SolutionsUAE

Defined technical product strategy and directed database design, operations, and support frameworks. Aligned client business requirements with technical counterparts while advising executive management on emerging technology trends.

  • Architected conceptual, logical, and physical database designs for healthcare HIS, EMR, and hotel management ERP platforms.
  • Analyzed legacy datasets to establish data extraction, transformation, and loading roadmaps with justified approaches.
  • Managed product prototype design and supervised database team mentoring to support continuous learning.
CAB member Database Management | Lead DBAOct 2021 - Dec 2021
ShoryAbu Dhabi, UAE

Steered database administration and development operations under executive leadership reporting lines, serving as the primary change management reviewer at the database level while overseeing high availability architecture deployment and team mentorship functions across internal technical units during 2021.

  • Authored stored procedures for business intelligence needs as a database developer.
  • Engineered and maintained high availability solutions alongside database backup and recovery strategies.
  • Coordinated across information technology departments to represent database governance matters.
Product Manager, Technical LeadOct 2018 - Sep 2020
Planetix IT SolutionsINDIA

Shaped technical product strategy and supervised application design, operations, and support strategy while advising management on technology trends and overseeing digital and conventional marketing. Acted as the organizational representative in technical and database matters while coordinating across IT teams.

  • Designed conceptual, logical, and physical databases for healthcare HIS and EMR and hotel management ERP systems, focusing on quality, scalability, and performance.
  • Analyzed legacy datasets to build roadmaps for data extraction, transformation, and loading while advising on justified technical approaches.
  • Mentored database developers and supervised application teams to maintain coding standards, manage duty rotas, and enforce documentation policies.
Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL Server)Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
National Central Cooling Systems (TABREED)Abu Dhabi,UAE
  • Built automated T-SQL processes in MS SQL Server between JD Edwards and Orion ERP systems, replacing manual procedures for meter read business processes, general ledger invoicing, and receipt management.
  • Administered Sybase ASE databases supporting ticketing service desk systems while executing daily backup archiving, recovery testing, and round the clock production support.
Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL Server)Apr 2017 - Dec 2017
Toll Plus (INDIA) Private LimitedINDIA
  • Executed installation, patching, and maintenance of database servers.
  • Conducted SolarWinds monitoring and manual checks to ensure operational stability.
Database Analyst (SQL Server 2012/2008 R2/2005/2000)Dec 2007 - Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Government of Abu Dhabi)UAE
  • Configured and monitored disaster recovery sites using SQL Mirroring, SQL Log shipping, and SQL Idera monitoring tools.
  • Executed database migrations, consolidation projects, data centre migrations, and upgrades for eFront Financial Apps, SharePoint, and Citrix environments.
Database Administrator (SQL Server)Feb 2006 - Nov 2007
Al Zahra Hospital (c/o Royal Family of Sharjah)UAE
  • Created custom hospital information system reports using Seagate Crystal reports based on user requirements.
Implementation Consultant (Hospital Information System- VB/SQL Server)May 2005 - Feb 2006
Infinite Dimensions Inc.Dubai Internet City, UAE
  • Executed full cycle hospital information system application implementations for five medical facilities.
  • Delivered system customization and technical support on MS SQL Server for Al Salama Hospital and Dr. Rustom's Clinic.
DBA (MS SQL Server )\ ProgrammerApr 2003 - Apr 2005
Hiteks Business Solution (Subsidiary of GTM Inc., USA)India
  • Developed the security and registration module alongside the database builder and data synchronizer to maintain system integrity.
DBA/Developer (SQL Server)Jul 2001 - Feb 2003
Sure Infotech Pvt. Ltd.India
  • Maintained HRMS and Payroll databases hosted on SQL Server environments.
  • Administered development and testing database instances.

Projects

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Data Growth Projector Data Centre Migration SQL Server Database Migrations Database Upgrades At Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital as a Database Administrator • Managed production database & Standby / Test databases of the Hospital Information system on MS SQL Server. • Managed Attendance system database MS SQL Server • Managed Call Accounting software running on MS-SQL Server 2000 • Ensured project coordination, provided support for E-Mail (intranet) system working on Linux SUSE • Installed / Set-up, managed supported software application specifically built for diabetes • Creating various HIS reports using Seagate Crystal reports as and when needed by the users At Infinite Dimensions as an Implementation Consultant (Hospital Information System) Handled full cycle implementation, Customization, Support of the HIS application on MS SQL Server for the following Health Care units: • Belhoul European Hospital / Speciality Hospital, Dubai • International Modern Hospital, Dubai • Emirates Hospital, Dubai • Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai • Al Salama Hospital, Abu Dhabi • Dr.Rustom’s Clinic, Dubai At Hiteks Business Solutions as a DBA (MS SQL Server \ Programmer)

• Built database for a mini ERP Application (iBS) viz. Manufacturing, Production, Licensing & Access Control

Security and Registration Module Integration of Accounts Payable & Purchase Module Database Builder Data Synchronizer Application and Module Licenser At Sure Infotech as a DBA/Developer • Managed HRMS / Payroll database on SQL Server; involved in administering development & testing database • As Visual Basic Programmer, worked on HR Apps and Sales and Purchase Suite projects. • Management of Database for Real Estate domain on Sybase.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
University of Azteca,Mexico

Database Design/Performance

Master of Sciences (M.S.)
University of Atlanta, Georgia, US

MIS

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Osmania University, India

Computer Science and Engineering

Certifications

MCTS
MCITP
ITIL