Bharath Kumar on Tal
Headline
Database Administrator | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Expert | Data Management Specialist
About
Certified MySQL 5.6 DBA with over 11 years of experience managing MySQL and PostgreSQL in on-premises and hybrid environments, and MongoDB and MSSQL in cloud-native setups (AWS, GCP). I bring a performance-focused, automation-driven approach to database reliability, scalability, and operational support. I specialize in: Index optimization and query tuning PostgreSQL maintenance: vacuum tuning, partitioning strategies, and version upgrades Disaster recovery (DR) design and data recovery implementations Automating routine DBA tasks to improve efficiency and minimize manual effort Designing and recommending efficient approaches for large-scale data correction tasks Schema design, replication strategies (native and Galera), and high availability setups Supporting production systems under strict SLAs, with experience in zero-downtime migrations I work closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable data platforms. Passionate about process improvement, automation, and delivering solutions aligned with business goals. Always learning, always sharing — connect with me to discuss database technologies, migration challenges, or automation strategies. Blog: http://mysqldb-info.blogspot.in/
AI stack
cursor
hugging face
ollama
openai
Work experience
Lead Database Administrator at slice, Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Senior Database Administrator at Cartrack, May 2022 - Sep 2022 · 5 mos
Senior Database Administrator at Newfold Digital, Apr 2019 - Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bangalore
Database Administrator at lastminute.com group, Nov 2016 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bangalore
MySQL DBA at Mydbops, Jan 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bangalore
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), ECE, PSN College of Engineering and Technology
HSC, Computer Science, Gnana Deepam Matriculation Hr Sec School
