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Christine T.

Los Angeles, California

$68/hr
4.8
133 jobs

📣 FREE technical consultation (details below) 🐻 Proud UC Berkeley graduate (Applied Mathematics & Economics) and an entrepreneurial, reliable full-stack software developer with broad expertise across modern technologies (listed below). 💪💪💪 With experience as: • Full-Stack Team Lead at Camping World, a publicly traded company • Lead Technical Teaching Assistant at Hack Reactor, a leading software engineering bootcamp • Founder of Atini Studio, a high-performance software development agency With years of experience working with clients and leading engineering teams, I prioritize accountability, clear communication, and efficient execution. 🌈🌈🌈 I’m the founder of Atini Studio, a vibrant software development agency and a team I like to call software doctors: highly skilled engineers and creative UI/UX designers who diagnose, fix, and elevate digital products. ⌨️⌨️⌨️ What I help clients with: 📌 MVP development for startups 📌 Full-stack web applications 📌 Cross-platform mobile apps 📌 AI-powered features & integrations 📌 Clean implementation from Figma to production 📌 API integrations (Stripe, OpenAI, Google, Zoom, etc.) 📌 Performance optimization 📌 Technical architecture planning 📌 Product roadmap & scaling strategy We also leverage AI internally to accelerate development workflows and improve efficiency, so you get faster delivery without sacrificing quality. 🧩 Complimentary Technical Consultation Not sure how to move forward with your product? I can help you clarify: • The right tech stack • MVP scope • Timeline and budget expectations • System architecture decisions • Whether your current product is built correctly I offer a complimentary strategy session to help you create a clear and practical execution plan. 💻 Tech Stack: • Front End JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Next.js | React-Native | Angular | Vue.js | Tailwind CSS • Back End Node.js | NestJS | Python | Django | PostgreSQL | MongoDB | MySQL | ORM | GraphQL • API Integrations ChatGPT / OpenAI | Stripe | Google | Zoom | and more... • DevOps Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Firebase/GCP(Google Cloud Platform) | Azure | Docker • Testing Jest | Mocha | TDD • Developer Tools Git | npm | Webpack | Babel | Agile Methodology | Nginx • Design Adobe XD | Figma

  • Database
  • Node.js
  • React
  • AWS Amplify
  • CSS 3
  • RESTful API
  • React Native
  • Firebase
  • Angular
  • Amazon EC2
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • ChatGPT
  • AI Development
  • AWS Development
Jeel B.

Ahmedabad, India

$25/hr
5.0
34 jobs

Helping businesses turn raw data into AI-powered insights, smarter dashboards & faster decisions with Power BI 📊 ✔️ Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success ✔️ 75+ Enterprise Dashboards Delivered | $30K+ Revenue ✔️ 7+ Years in Power BI, MS SQL & BI Solutions 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: ✔️ Power BI Dashboards & Data Visualization ✔️ DAX, Data Modeling & Semantic Models ✔️ AI Features: Forecasting, Key Influencers, Smart Narratives, Q&A ✔️ MS SQL Server, SSIS, ETL & Data Warehousing ✔️ Paginated Reports (SSRS) & Performance Optimization ✔️ Looker Studio, Tableau & Amazon QuickSight ✔️ GA4, GTM & Marketing Analytics Dashboards ✔️ Python Automation & Reporting Solutions ✔️ Power BI Embedded Analytics & RevealBI Integration ✔️ Microsoft Fabric & Azure Data Services Tech Stack: Power BI | DAX | MS SQL Server | SSIS | ETL | MS Fabric | Tableau | Looker Studio | Python | SSRS | GA4 | GTM | QuickSight | Azure | PowerApps 💬 Ready to elevate your business intelligence? Let’s talk.. 📅 Contact me today to get your custom Power BI solution started.

  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • SQL Server Integration Services
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Power Query
  • Analytics Dashboard
  • Database Integration
  • Microsoft Azure SQL Database
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Modeling
  • Microsoft Power BI Development
Patricia A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$30/hr
4.3
151 jobs

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬. I build Notion-powered Business Operating Systems, custom-architected workspaces where AI Agents handle the research, CRM pipelines manage your leads, and your team finally has one source of truth instead of five. With Notion 3.4, I now build autonomous AI Agents natively inside your workspace: agents that run market research sprints, enrich your database records, draft communications, and audit your data without needing a third-party AI tool bolted on the side. I'm a Certified Notion Consultant and Systems Builder I’ve engineered 50+ workspaces for founders, agencies, and high-growth startups, consultants, and service-based businesses . I don’t just deliver templates; I build scalable infrastructure that reclaims 10–20 hours of your team’s week. create scalable workspaces that improve visibility, automate workflows, and centralize operations. My focus is not simply building templates. I design business systems that help teams save time, improve accountability, and operate more efficiently. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 ——————— ✦ Notion AI Agents & Automations (Notion 3.4 native, Zapier, Make, n8n) ✦ Custom CRM Systems — lead tracking, pipelines, follow-up automation ✦ Business Operating Systems (BOS) — full workspace architecture ✦ Client Portals — secure, branded, shared workspaces ✦ Second Brain & Knowledge Management systems ✦ Project Management Systems — task tracking, KPI dashboards, team views ✦ Database Architecture — relations, rollups, complex formulas, filtered views ✦ SOP Libraries & Team Wikis ✦ Notion API + Webhook Automations ✦ Migrations — Airtable, ClickUp, Asana, Trello → Notion My process starts with understanding how your business operates. From there, I design the underlying database structure, workflows, relationships, automations, and reporting systems before creating a clean, intuitive user experience your team will actually adopt. Clients typically work with me when they need to: • Eliminate repetitive manual work • Improve team collaboration • Centralize business information • Create visibility across projects and operations • Build a scalable CRM system • Reduce tool overload and software costs • Improve onboarding and documentation 𝐌𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 ———————— 1. Audit — I review your current tools, workflows, and pain points 2. Design — I map your custom Notion architecture before building anything 3. Build — Full workspace with databases, views, automations, and dashboards 4. Handoff — Loom walkthrough + live call so your team can run it independently 5. Support — I don't disappear. I stick around to make sure everything works. 🔗 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 &𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ——————————————— I go beyond Notion by connecting your tools into one seamless system: ✦ Notion + Zapier + Make + n8n automation ✦ Google Sheets, Excel & API integrations ✦ CRM systems (ClickUp, Airtable, Monday, GoHighLevel) ✦ Automated workflows for leads, onboarding, and operations 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ——————————— Notion · Zapier · Make · n8n · Notion API · Google Workspace · Slack · Calendly · Typeform · Airtable · ClickUp · Asana · HubSpot 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 ————————— Founders, agencies, coaches, consultants, and operations teams who are done managing their business across five disconnected tools. If it's a mess, I'll fix it — and build something that actually gets used. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐄𝐓: 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐈 ———————————————————— ✅ Engineering-First Builds: I architect the logic (Relations, Formulas, Workers API) first, then layer on a clean UX your team will actually love. ✅ Automated CRM & Lead Tracking: Integrated with Make com, Zapier, or n8n to trigger follow-ups automatically. ✅ Secure Client Portals: Branded, professional hubs for onboarding and file sharing. ✅ Expert Migrations: Flawless data transfer from Airtable, ClickUp, or Trello without losing history. ✅ Advanced Dashboards: Real-time Number Charts and KPI tracking for financial clarity. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐌? ———————————————— Whether you need a complete Notion operating system, a custom CRM, workflow automation, or a workspace audit, I can help you build a system that supports growth instead of slowing it down. A 15-minute Discovery Strategy Call is the only thing standing between your current chaos and a calm, high-performing workspace. Click "Message" and let’s turn your Notion into your most valuable employee. Notion expert, Notion consultant, Notion architect,

  • Project Management
  • Notion
  • Business Operations
  • Digital Project Management
  • Automation
  • Database Management
  • Client Management
  • Team Management
  • CRM Development
  • Make.com
  • Database Architecture
  • Zapier
  • Automated Workflow
  • n8n
  • API Integration
  • Knowledge Management
  • Business Process Automation
  • No-Code Development
  • Operations Management Software
  • Task Automation
Pete H.

Toledo, Ohio

$75/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I'm a Database Administration and Business Intelligence with over 15 years of experience helping businesses turn raw data into real results. If you're looking for someone skilled in SQL, SSRS, Power BI, Integration/ETL, DAX, Azure Data Factory, Dimensional Warehouse Design, Query Tuning, Data Analysis and more, I'm your guy. I've designed everything from high-performance relational reporting databases to robust dimensional data warehouses, tailoring solutions for industries like healthcare, construction, retail, manufacturing, and real estate. I have deep experience both as a BI developer and a database administrator. As a freelance consultant for the past decade, I know how to deliver what clients actually need: clear communication, smart design, and solutions that work. If you need someone who can handle your data from the ground up and make it tell a story that will inform your most effective and confident business decisions, let's connect.

  • .NET Framework
  • C#
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • SQL Programming
  • Microsoft SQL Server Administration
  • SQL Server Integration Services
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Microsoft SQL SSAS
  • Report Writing
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Muneer A.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

$15/hr
4.0
3 jobs

With over ten years of comprehensive experience as Database Developer, Data Architect, Data Modeler, ETL, And Data Warehouse, My expertise lies in building high performance database systems , designing logical and physical data models, and crafting scalable data structures that meet complex business requirements. I specialize in database development, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehouse design. I have experience in Oracle, SQL Server , PostgreSQL, and MySQL I focus on delivering high performance, reliable, and scalable data systems that enable analytics and support business decision making. Strong expertise in SQL, performance tuning, and managing large scale system

  • Database Architecture
  • Database Modeling
  • Database Design
  • Database Development
  • Oracle PLSQL
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Database Management
  • Oracle Forms
  • Oracle Reports
  • ETL
  • SQL
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL Server Integration Services
  • TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks
  • UML Diagram
  • Informatica
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • NoSQL Database
  • MySQL
Iqra F.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
29 jobs

I am a developer specializing in Microsoft Office automation - transforming repetitive manual work into efficient, button-click solutions through VBA and advanced Excel systems. Over the past years, I’ve helped professionals and businesses design dynamic templates, reports, and dashboards across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, each one built for accuracy, scalability, and simplicity. My focus is on building solutions that make sense to real users - clear layouts, logical flows, and powerful automation under the hood. On every project, I focus on 🎯 understanding your workflow - not just the technical side 🎯 building systems that are easy to use and maintain, even by non-technical users 🎯 providing clean, well-commented VBA code and full documentation SERVICES ➡️ Excel, Word & PowerPoint Automation: Macros, reporting systems, and smart form generators ➡️ Dashboard Design: Interactive visuals, KPIs, and trend analysis tools ➡️ Template Creation: Professionally styled business templates for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ➡️ Cross-App Integration: Sync Excel with Word, PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat for automated document creation ➡️ Database Connections: Live data integration from SQL Server, MS Access, or MySQL ➡️ Data Cleaning & Profiling: Structured, reliable data ready for reporting or analytics DATA HANDLING 🔒 All your data and files remain fully confidential and client-owned 🔒 I can sign an NDA if required 🔒 Unless agreed otherwise, I store data on my PC, in OneDrive and in Google Drive *For further information about the security measures I use, don't hesitate to get in touch with me COMMUNICATION • I primarily use Upwork messages • After we start a contract on Upwork, we can also communicate via Teams, Email and Whatsapp • I have experience with team communication tools like Slack, Asana, Trello and Notion » I am a full-time independent freelancer available 40+ hours/week. » If you're not fully satisfied, no fee will be charged. » You can request a full no-questions-asked refund within 10 days from the delivery date. Thank you, Iqra

  • Google Apps Script
  • Microsoft VBScript
  • Mail Merge
  • Database Development
  • Python
  • Web Scraping
  • PDF Conversion
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • API Integration
  • QA Testing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Cleaning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power Query
  • Microsoft Access

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How to Hire Top Database Administrators

What is a database administrator?

Database administrators are tasked with ensuring that data analysts can effectively use a given database for the purpose of storing and retrieving information. Additionally, an administrator’s role typically involves maintaining the integrity and functionality of a database and making sure it works properly for those who use it. 

How do you hire a database administrator?

You can source database administrator talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a database administrator.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview database administrators. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of database administrator you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a database administrator?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced database administrator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their database administrator services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a database administrator job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample database administrator job post titles:

  • Need help creating and maintaining company database
  • Looking for Microsoft SQL database expert
  • Microsoft Access genius needed to convert Excel data into Access

Project description

An effective database administrator job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From Access programming to building automatic queries, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or platforms, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Database administrator job responsibilities

Here are some examples of database administrator job responsibilities:

  • Manage all database responsibilities, including development, staging, and production environments
  • Restore service to databases as outages occur, including after hours and on weekends
  • Perform technical analysis and troubleshooting to resolve complex database problems

Database administrator job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in database administrator. Here are some examples:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Undergraduate or technical degree in computer engineering or computer science
  • Minimum of 5 years proven SQL server-database experience