Luke White
@lukewhite
Experienced Senior Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Senior Database Administrator with over 10 years in IT, focusing on PostgreSQL administration for more than 5 years. My expertise lies in administering, maintaining, and optimizing databases in high-performance, mission-critical environments. I have a proven track record of streamlining database operations and driving continuous improvements in performance and system reliability.
At Cisco, I manage over 45 production and 15 staging PostgreSQL database servers, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime. My responsibilities include monitoring database performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing robust backup and recovery strategies. I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize database-driven applications, resulting in a significant reduction in query response time and system downtime.
Previously, at Accenture, I managed over 100 production PostgreSQL database servers, implementing proactive monitoring systems that greatly improved response times to critical issues. My commitment to excellence in database management has consistently led to enhanced system reliability and performance, making me a valuable asset to any organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Database Administrator
Cisco
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Administer and support PostgreSQL databases across production and staging environments, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime. Monitor performance, manage backup and recovery strategies, and provide 24/7 on-call support. Collaborated with teams to optimize applications, reducing query response time by 25%.
Database Administrator
Accenture
Jun 2015 - Aug 2022 (7 years 2 months)
Managed over 100 production PostgreSQL database servers, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Implemented backup and recovery strategies, handled performance tuning, and led migrations to enhance system reliability. Developed proactive monitoring systems to improve response times to critical issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Trent University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on the principles of computer science, programming, and database management.
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