I am a Senior SQL Developer with 13+ years of experience working with enterprise databases including SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
I specialize in database performance optimization, query tuning, stored procedure development, ETL pipelines, and data migration. I have worked on large-scale enterprise systems handling high-volume data and mission-critical applications.
My expertise includes identifying slow queries, optimizing execution plans, implementing indexing strategies, and designing efficient database structures.
Services I provide:
• SQL query optimization and performance tuning
• Stored procedure and PL/SQL development
• Database troubleshooting and debugging
• ETL pipeline development and data integration
• Data migration and transformation
• Database schema design and optimization
I focus on delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance database solutions that improve system efficiency and reduce processing time.
If you are facing slow queries, database issues, or need help with data migration, I would be happy to help.
Oracle
SQL
SQL Programming
Oracle PLSQL
Oracle Performance Tuning
Data Engineering
ETL
ETL Pipeline
Data Migration
Data Warehousing & ETL Software
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
Snowflake
Bala M.
Chennai, India
$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I am a Senior Database Administrator & Database Architect with 10+ years of hands-on experience in RDBMS and Graph Databases, specializing in large-scale database migration, cloud modernization, and performance optimization for mission-critical systems.
I have successfully delivered end-to-end database migrations and modernization programs across FinTech, Logistics, Healthcare, and Enterprise platforms, supporting clients in Singapore, UK, UAE, and South America. My work focuses on building highly available, scalable, and performance-optimized database environments on AWS and Azure.
What I Do Best
• End-to-end database migration and modernization with zero or minimal downtime
• Performance tuning and query optimization for large, high-volume databases
• Cloud-native database architecture and HA/DR implementation
• Graph database modeling and optimization using AWS Neptune
• Automation-driven DBA operations to reduce risk and manual effort
Key Services I Offer
Database Migration & Modernization
• SQL Server → PostgreSQL / MySQL / Aurora
• Oracle → PostgreSQL
• SQL Server → AWS Neptune (Graph Database)
• IBM DB2 → Aurora PostgreSQL
• On-premises → AWS / Azure cloud migrations
• Checksum-validated, low-downtime migration strategies
Database Performance Optimization
• Query rewrite and execution plan optimization
• Index strategy design and tuning
• Bottleneck identification for large datasets
• Achieved 5x–20x performance improvements on critical workloads
Cloud Database Engineering (AWS & Azure)
• Amazon RDS, Aurora, EC2-hosted databases
• AWS DMS migration pipelines
• High Availability, Multi-AZ, failover & DR design
• Monitoring and optimization using CloudWatch and Performance Insights
Graph Database Engineering
• AWS Neptune setup, tuning, and scaling
• Gremlin and Cypher query optimization
• Graph data modeling for complex relationships
• SQL-to-Graph data transformation and integration
Scripting & Automation
• Python automation for ETL, migration, validation, and reporting
• PowerShell and Bash scripting for DBA operations
• Environment refresh automation for Dev / QA / UAT / Prod
Reporting & ETL
• SSIS, SSRS, Azure Data Tools (ADT)
• Data warehouse design and transformation pipelines
Technical Expertise
• Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, AWS Neptune, IBM DB2
• Query Languages: T-SQL, PgSQL, PL/SQL, Gremlin, Cypher
• Cloud: AWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2, DMS, Redshift, VPC, KMS), Azure (IaaS / PaaS)
• Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash
• Tools: SSIS, SSRS, CloudWatch, SQL Profiler, Query Store, Performance Monitor
Why Clients Choose Me
• Proven experience with complex, high-risk migrations
• Strong focus on data integrity, performance, and reliability
• Clear communication and ownership from planning to delivery
• Solutions built for long-term stability and scalability
If you need a reliable DBA, migration specialist, or performance expert who can take full ownership and deliver results with precision, I’m ready to help.
Database Management
Database Administration
Database Development
Database Maintenance
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Programming
SQL Programming
SQL Server Integration Services
MySQL
Oracle Database Administration
Cloud Database
Graph Database
Snowflake
IBM Db2
Database Architecture
Logesh V.
Chennai, India
$3/hr
5.0
3 jobs
An experienced Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Developer with over X years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance database systems. Skilled in optimizing database queries, developing stored procedures, triggers, and complex data manipulation tasks. Proficient in integrating databases with various technologies to ensure seamless operations. Possesses a solid understanding of database architecture, normalization, and performance tuning.
Database
SQL
Python
Oracle PLSQL
MySQL
Database Management
Rupa J.
Chennai, India
$100/hr
4.6
19 jobs
Extensive experience (16 years) in Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, Snowflake and Azure Data Lake methodically identifying and resolving complex underlying causes of problems, using a vast variety of techniques and tools. I have solved numerous show-stopping Performance problems, as well as often re-engineered immensely complex designs and code, providing significantly improved performance. Have designed data warehouse and implemented ETL pipeline strategies on AWS and Azure.
Extensive experience as a Data Engineer with multiple work experience in data extraction, data transformation, data load, data protection, data cleansing, data migration, data mergers etc.
Expert level ability with Data Architecture, Data Modelling and Data Analysis. I can conceptualize, design and develop long-term, automated, integrated solutions with a focus on increasing your competitive advantage. Have also held roles where I had to work with business end users to provide Solution Architecture and drive the solution from discussing with the users to delivering the final solution product to the end users.
Have around 6 years of experience in Python (ETL and Data Analytics), 4 years in Tableau, 2.5 years in DBT and 2 years in Matillion (ETL).
Domain expertise:
Freights and Logistics (Quotation, Pricing, Booking, Reservation, Inventory management, Operations, Control products for Accenture Freights and Logistics Solutions) - 7 years
Finance - Capital Market (Backend book-keeping for different instruments for BNP Paribas) - 3. years
Digital Marketing (Generic product for Call Center and Website for a Digital Marketing company called Candid Maven) - 2 years
Merchant Data Platform (Creating the automated framework from scratch to bring in data that was managed in Smartsheet to the centralized database using Python and PL/SQL to serve the analytic needs - for a company called Woflow that holds 96% of the market in this domain) - 6 months
Pharmaceutical (Data Lake and Data Warehouse setup for Precision for Medicine - integrated systems like CRM (Saalesforce), ERP (Infor CloudSuite, PSA), HR (Greenhouse, ADP, PSA, SAP Success Factor), RM (Smartsheet, WorkFront), Clinical vendor data (Citeline, KMR) - 3 years
At Precision for Medicine, I have worked on integrating the data of all the above mentioned disparate data platforms in 1 single dimension model (ERP, HR, RM, CRM) for creating the centralized enterprise analytics platform.
I am eager to work with you, to provide reliable, consistent, and High-Level solutions to design/development challenges. Please contact me, so we can discuss how we can work together to FULLY meet your Business Needs!
Oracle Database
Data Warehousing
Online Transaction Processing
Snowflake
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Database Architecture
Data Modeling
SQL
ETL
Data Migration
Data Analysis
Data Engineering
dbt
Arunkumar E.
Chennai, India
$3/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I’m a developer experienced in different databases and UI Technologies. Sound knowledge in Oracle PLSQL & Apex and familiar with Oracle ERP - OM, GL modules.
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