Raakesh Therani
About Raakesh Therani
Raakesh Therani is a Database Engineer with extensive experience in database management and optimization. He has worked for various companies, including Vserv, Lazada Group, and Hostway Corporation, and possesses strong expertise in column-oriented databases and cloud services.
Work at Confidential
Currently, Raakesh Therani serves as a Database Engineer at Confidential, a position he has held since 2017. His role involves designing and building databases that support high-traffic Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems. He has accumulated over seven years of experience in this capacity, contributing to the development and optimization of database solutions.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Raakesh Therani has held several positions in database administration prior to his current role. He worked at Vserv as a Senior Database Administrator from 2014 to 2015 and at Lazada Group as a Senior Database Administrator for four months in 2016. His experience includes working at Hostway Corporation as an Associate Software Engineer in Database from 2012 to 2013, and earlier as a Junior Associate Software Engineer from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Raakesh Therani studied Information Technology at V.E.S.I.T Chembur, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from 2008 to 2010. He possesses expert knowledge in designing and building databases, particularly for high-traffic OLTP systems. His educational background supports his extensive experience in data modeling, relational database development, and optimization of complex queries.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Raakesh has a strong command of various database technologies and cloud services. He is proficient in column-oriented databases such as Infobright, InfiniDb, and HP Vertica. His skills extend to AWS cloud services, including EC2, EBS, and RDS. He has experience managing large databases, including handling terabyte-sized databases and setting up multi-level replication in MySQL. Additionally, he has worked with TokuDB for OLAP applications and has experience with Hadoop and Cassandra clusters.
Database Development and Troubleshooting
Raakesh Therani has significant experience in database development and troubleshooting. He is skilled in debugging database technologies and optimizing database performance. His expertise includes handling complex queries and ensuring efficient database operations. His background in data modeling and relational database development further enhances his capabilities in this area.