Jayakumar Krishnan
About Jayakumar Krishnan
Jayakumar Krishnan is a Senior Manager in Data Engineering at Expedia, Inc. and the Founder and President of SEATTLE TAMIL ARTS OF RHYTHM.
Current Role at Expedia, Inc.
Jayakumar Krishnan currently holds the position of Senior Manager - Data Engineering at Expedia, Inc. Based in Seattle, Washington, his tenure at Expedia began in 2010, with his current role starting in 2020. In his leadership capacity, Jayakumar is responsible for overseeing data engineering projects and teams, ensuring efficient data management and system operations across the organization.
Previous Roles at Expedia, Inc.
Before his current role, Jayakumar Krishnan served in several key positions at Expedia, Inc. He was Manager Information Technology from 2017 to 2020, Technology Lead II from 2016 to 2017, Technology Lead from 2014 to 2016, and Sr. Database Administrator from 2010 to 2014. During this period, he managed various technology and database operations, continually contributing to the company’s technological advancements.
Early Career and Experience
Jayakumar Krishnan's early career includes significant roles such as MS SQL DBA at Wipro Technologies in 2006, YRGCARE from 2003 to 2006, and HP from 2006 to 2007. He also held Senior SQL DBA positions at Microsoft Corporation in 2010 and 2008-2009, contributing to database management and system optimizations. Additionally, he gained valuable experience as a Senior Software Engineer at Consolidated Cybernetics India Pvt Ltd from 2000 to 2003 and a Software Engineer at Sheela Hospitals from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Academic Background
Jayakumar Krishnan pursued higher education at Madurai Kamaraj University, where he completed a Masters in Computer Applications from 2005 to 2007. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in computer applications and technical expertise, which he has applied throughout his career in various data and technology roles.
Notable Contributions and Achievements at Expedia, Inc.
Jayakumar Krishnan has contributed notably to Expedia, Inc. by leading the consolidation and migration of over 400 databases from SQL 2008 R2 to SQL 2016 within a four-month period. He developed and implemented a centralized monitoring system within one quarter. Additionally, he received Expedia's Gold Star award in 2018 for reducing Microsoft SQL Server license costs by $3 million, highlighting his significant impact on the company's technology operations and cost efficiency.