chetan yadav
@chetanyadav
Senior Oracle & Cloud DBA delivering high-availability database platforms and cloud migrations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven DBA with 14+ years optimizing database performance, availability, and cloud migrations across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL platforms. I have led large-scale migrations (VLDBs 10TB+, 100+ DBs), reduced downtime, and improved MTTR through automation and observability enhancements.
My cloud and infrastructure expertise spans AWS, Azure, OCI and includes IaC (Terraform, Ansible), automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and monitoring with Splunk, Grafana and CloudWatch. I have implemented RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate and designed HA/DR architectures achieving 99.99% reliability.
I provide engineering leadership and mentorship, collaborate with SRE, QA, SDK and Product teams, and maintain strong compliance experience (HIPAA, SOX, ISO). I seek roles where I can drive cloud database strategy, performance tuning, and reliable platform delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SHSenior Consultant
Shutterfly
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Led administration and migration of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle databases to AWS RDS/Aurora, achieving 99.99% reliability and zero-downtime migration for 10TB+ databases while improving query performance by 20% and reducing storage costs by 15%.
Directed 20+ database engineering projects including Oracle upgrades (11g/12cā19c) across VLDBs up to 10TB, led performance tuning and capacity planning to support projected 20% user growth and ensured delivery through cross-functional coordination.
WIMigrated production PostgreSQL clusters to AWS RDS with encryption and failover, implemented cost-optimization POCs and storage tiering, and enforced cloud data compliance controls for HIPAA-aligned pharmaceutical workloads.
HCSenior Oracle DBA
HCL
Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Implemented Oracle RAC and Data Guard for high availability across hybrid deployments, designed backup retention and automated patch pipelines, and supported Oracle 19c integrations across Linux and Windows environments.
Team Lead
Clover Infotech
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 (1 month)
Designed backup, archiving, and high-availability solutions for SQL Server and Oracle workloads and produced ITIL-aligned runbooks and operational guides to standardize change management.
Senior Consultant
Tenet Technologies
Apr 2015 - Aug 2021 (6 years 4 months)
Led multi-year platform modernization to Azure/AWS using Terraform and ARM templates, delivered automation for configuration and failover orchestration, and achieved DR drills with <10 min RTO.
ORResolved performance and failover issues for enterprise cloud clients across EMEA, implemented PowerShell and shell automation for patching and rollback, and participated in migrations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Oracle DBA / PeopleSoft
SOAIT Solutions
May 2010 - Jun 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered secure, scalable database infrastructure and SOPs supporting enterprise PeopleSoft applications and created system recovery documentation during initial cloud transition projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RGPV University, Bhopal
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from RGPV University, completed in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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