Patrick Shroads
About Patrick Shroads
Patrick Shroads is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in database management and optimization. He has worked for various companies including Cvent, CoStar Group, GT Nexus, and Loudcloud, and is proficient in multiple database platforms and tools.
Work at Cvent
Patrick Shroads has been employed at Cvent as a Senior Database Administrator since 2013. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role, contributing to the management and optimization of database platforms. His responsibilities include utilizing various monitoring tools to ensure database performance and reliability.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current position, Patrick Shroads worked at CoStar Group as a Senior Database Administrator for one year from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Senior Database Administrator at GT Nexus, Inc. for six years from 2005 to 2011, and as a Database Administrator at Loudcloud, Inc. for three years from 2001 to 2004. His extensive background in database administration spans multiple organizations and roles.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Shroads studied at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1989 to 1991 and continued his education at Towson University from 1991 to 1993. He also attended St. Paul's in Sao Paulo, Brasil. His educational background supports his expertise in database management and administration.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Patrick Shroads is proficient in build and deployment tools such as Jenkins and Chef. He has experience in virtualization technologies including VMware and AWS for database management. Additionally, he specializes in managing and optimizing database platforms like SQL Server, Postgres, and Elasticsearch. He is skilled in scripting languages such as Powershell and bash, which he uses for database automation and management tasks.
Monitoring Tools Utilized
In his role as a Senior Database Administrator, Patrick Shroads utilizes a variety of monitoring tools to track database performance. These tools include Data Dog, Zabbix, Spotlight, Idera, and Solar Winds. His expertise in these tools enables him to effectively monitor and optimize database operations.