Scott Daly
About Scott Daly
Scott Daly is a Senior Database Administrator at Encoura, where he has worked since 2020. He manages the AWS-based Production Database infrastructure that supports data for 40 million students and has extensive experience in database management and project leadership.
Work at Encoura
Scott Daly has been employed at Encoura as a Senior Database Administrator since 2020. In this role, he manages the AWS-based Production Database infrastructure that supports data for 40 million students. His responsibilities include overseeing the encryption and version upgrades of Postgres database systems in Amazon RDS. He also develops and maintains comprehensive database-level documentation for each supported system, ensuring effective management and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Thomson Financial
Prior to joining Encoura, Scott Daly worked at Thomson Financial in various roles. He served as a Project Manager for databases from 1996 to 1997, a Database Team Manager from 1997 to 1998, a Database Coordinator in 1996, and a Printer Operator from 1995 to 1996. His tenure at Thomson Financial spanned several positions, allowing him to gain extensive experience in database management and project oversight.
Education and Expertise
Scott Daly earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in database administration and management. His experience in various database roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to oversee complex database systems effectively.
Database Management Initiatives
In his current position, Scott Daly led the migration of SQL Server systems from a datacenter to AWS in May 2021. He utilizes Redgate SQL Monitor for managing and monitoring database logs, which enhances the performance and reliability of the database systems he oversees. His initiatives contribute to the overall effectiveness of Encoura's database infrastructure.