Chandra K P.

Chandra Pathak – Senior Database Administrator(DBA) Chandra Pathak is a highly skilled and dedicated database professional with extensive hands-on experience in administering databases across multiple platforms, including Oracle (all versions), Microsoft SQL Server (all versions), MySQL and MongoDB. His expertise spans both on-premises and multi-cloud environments, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). With decades of experience working in government and financial organizations—as both a full-time employee and freelancer—Chandra is recognized for his reliability, ethical approach, and ability to drive operational excellence. He specializes in SQL and NoSQL databases and is adept at leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize OPEX and CAPEX. Current Roles • Senior Database Administrator, Western Sydney University o Managing enterprise-level database environments o Ensuring high availability and performance of mission-critical databases o Implementing robust disaster recovery strategies o Freelance Database Administrator (since Nov 2022) o Supporting multiple reputed Australian enterprises o Administering critical Oracle databases across AWS, OCI, Azure, and GCP o Implementing and managing Oracle Database Management in OCI with Exadata Infrastructure o Designing and executing disaster recovery strategies Technical Expertise o Cloud & Emerging Technologies: Proficient in cloud-based database solutions, including Oracle Database Management in OCI with Exadata Infrastructure o Gen AI & Automation: Skilled in emerging technologies, including Generative AI and automation for database management o Programming: Proficient in Python for database automation and analytics Chandra is a proactive and agile professional who continuously adapts to new technologies to enhance database performance, security, and cost efficiency.