Proven experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Hyperscale, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Query Store, and related monitoring or diagnostic tools. This role serves as a key partner to Development and DBA teams by proactively reviewing database changes prior to release, monitoring production database performance, optimizing queries and execution plans, and implementing effective indexing and database design strategies.