Chandra Cheedella
About Chandra Cheedella
Chandra Cheedella is a Senior Manager in Database Engineering and Operations at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in database management and operations, he has held various roles in notable companies and possesses advanced degrees in engineering and business management.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Chandra Cheedella serves as the Senior Manager of Database Engineering and Operations at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. In this role, he manages a team of 25 database professionals who support 83 service lines, overseeing hundreds of databases within a global delivery model. His responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of DBA support and engineering excellence across various database technologies.
Previous Experience at Rolta AdvizeX
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Chandra worked at Rolta AdvizeX as a Solutions Architect focusing on database operations and projects from 2016 to 2019. His tenure in Reston, VA, lasted three years, where he was involved in designing and implementing solutions that enhanced database performance and operations.
Career Background in Database Administration
Chandra has extensive experience in database administration, having worked at Neustar, Inc. for a total of 13 years in various roles, including Sr Oracle DBA and DBA Manager. His career also includes positions at WorldCom, British Telecom Professional Services, Telos Corporation, AT&T, and MCI Corporation. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in database technologies and operations.
Educational Qualifications
Chandra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Global Business Management from Regis University, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he earned a Master of Engineering degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, focusing on CAD/CAM and Expert Systems.
Expertise in Database Technologies
Chandra possesses expertise in a wide range of database technologies, including Oracle, MSSQL, Teradata, DB2, MySQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS and JDA. He has led multiple projects aimed at migrating databases to AWS and Azure cloud environments, while also managing on-premises and cloud database operations. His focus includes implementing long-term strategies to modernize existing database platforms and leading NextGen projects.