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Alexander Gusev

@alexandergusev

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Senior PostgreSQL & Oracle DBA focused on performance, high availability, reliability, and database automation.

Kazakhstan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a Senior PostgreSQL DBA / Senior Oracle DBA / Senior Database Reliability Engineer role focused on performance tuning, high availability, backup and recovery, monitoring, and automation. I value technically challenging work, clear responsibilities, continuous professional development, and fully remote international opportunities.

Senior Database Administrator with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, and MS SQL Server. Experienced in database operations, performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery, backup and recovery, upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and monitoring. Strong Linux background with automation using Bash, Python, and PowerShell. Experience with Patroni, Data Guard, pgBackRest, RMAN, AWS, Grafana, Zabbix, and Oracle Enterprise Manager. Interested in database reliability engineering and building reliable, scalable, and well-automated database platforms.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Database Administrator

Nornickel

Feb 2017 - Dec 2025 (8 years 10 months)

Administered Oracle, PostgreSQL databases, focusing on performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability. Managed infrastructure, automation, and monitoring across Linux. Also have experience with MS SQL Server, Windows Server.

Fullstack System Administrator

Fistech Consulting

Sep 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 4 months)

Administered Oracle and MS SQL databases, supported business applications, and automated tasks using scripting. Managed IT infrastructure including servers, Active Directory, and virtual environments.