About Me
Results-driven Database Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer with 9+ years of experience specializing in PostgreSQL, cloud and on-premises database administration, performance tuning, automation, and multi-cloud architectures.
What Sets Me Apart
Performance Optimization Expert
Achieved 300% performance improvements through advanced query optimization, indexing strategies, and database tuning across enterprise-scale systems.
Multi-Cloud Architecture
Led successful migrations to AWS, GCP, and Azure, reducing operational costs by 40% while improving system reliability and scalability.
Automation & DevOps
Built comprehensive automation frameworks using Terraform, Python, and Chef, reducing manual maintenance tasks by 85% and incident response time by 70%.
Core Expertise
Passionate about reliability, observability, and building scalable, efficient systems that drive business success. I bring expertise in cloud migrations, database optimization, and infrastructure automation with a focus on operational excellence.
Professional Experience
Lead Database Consultant
May 2025 – PresentADP Inc. – Pasadena, CA
- Monitoring database health and performance using tools like CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Grafana
- Performing query optimization, parameter tuning, and index management for PostgreSQL databases
- Automating maintenance workflows such as vacuuming, reindexing, backups, and alerting using Python, Bash, and Terraform
Sr Database Administrator / Reliability Engineer
July 2021 – April 2025Workday Inc. – Pleasanton, CA
- Designed and managed highly available PostgreSQL clusters across AWS, GCP, Azure
- Automated database health checks, scaling, and backup processes using Terraform, Chef, and Python
- Led cloud database migrations, optimizing performance, cost, and resilience
Sr PostgreSQL DBA / AWS Solution Architect
Aug 2018 – July 2021Synapsis Inc. (T-Mobile, Deloitte)
- Developed and optimized PostgreSQL queries, stored procedures, and schema designs to improve performance
- Built high-scale data pipelines for migrating SQL Server and Oracle DB to PostgreSQL on AWS RDS
- Resolved database performance and scalability issues using query tuning and indexing strategies
Earlier Experience & Education
Various Organizations & Academic Background
- Database administration roles with progressive responsibilities
- Computer Science education with focus on database systems
- Early career development in PostgreSQL and database optimization
Technical Skills
Database Technologies
Cloud Platforms
DevOps & Automation
Monitoring & Reliability
Featured Projects
IncognitoJSON
A privacy-focused JSON formatting and validation tool built with modern web technologies. Features secure client-side processing, syntax highlighting, and data validation without server storage.
OpsyLux
A modern event hall booking platform startup that streamlines venue reservations and event management. Features real-time availability, booking management, payment processing, and venue discovery for event organizers.
Multi-Cloud Database Migration
Led migration of legacy databases to AWS RDS and Azure SQL, achieving 40% cost reduction and 60% performance improvement using automated scripts and monitoring.
Other Notable Projects
Database Automation Suite
Comprehensive automation workflows using Python, Terraform, and Chef, reducing manual maintenance by 85%
Real-time Monitoring Platform
Built comprehensive Grafana dashboards with custom metrics, reducing incident response time by 70%
High-Performance Query Optimizer
Developed PostgreSQL query optimization tools that improved database performance by 300% for high-traffic applications
Get In Touch
Ready to discuss your database challenges or explore new opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.