Rishi Divecha
About Rishi Divecha
Rishi Divecha is an Engineer specializing in Database Administration at ConnectiveRx, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in database management, migration, and compliance, with a strong educational background in Electronics, Telecommunications, and Computer Science.
Work at ConnectiveRx
Rishi Divecha has been employed at ConnectiveRx as an Engineer in Database Administration since 2017. His role involves managing and optimizing database systems to support the organization's operations. Located in Whippany, NJ, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing database performance and reliability.
Previous Experience in Database Management
Prior to his current position, Rishi Divecha worked at Decision Resources Group from 2013 to 2017. He held multiple roles, including SQL Server Developer/DBA, Manager of Data and Operations, and Team Lead of Data and Operations. His responsibilities included overseeing database management, leading teams, and ensuring data integrity across various projects.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Divecha earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering, completing his studies in 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in database administration.
Database Migration and Compliance Initiatives
Rishi Divecha has significant experience in database migration, having transitioned legacy databases from SQL Server 2008R2 and 2012 to SQL Server 2016. He also facilitated the migration from on-premises environments to AWS EC2 and RDS. Additionally, he collaborated with the Information Security team to conduct audits for SOC1, SOC2, and PCI compliance, ensuring that data management practices met industry standards.
Data Management and Monitoring Systems
In his roles, Rishi Divecha implemented a monitoring system across all database servers to ensure high availability, achieving 99.9% uptime. He utilized tools such as Sentry One, CloudWatch, and SolarWinds to monitor performance. He also replaced sensitive PHI/PII data with anonymized test data using Redgate’s SQL Provision Tool, enhancing data security and compliance.