Ekta Patel
About Ekta Patel
Ekta Patel is a Database Administrator III with a strong background in performance tuning and query optimization for complex database systems. She has extensive experience in managing databases across multiple platforms and has worked in various roles related to IT and emergency medical services data management.
Work at General Atomics
Currently, Ekta Patel serves as a Database Administrator III at General Atomics. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the management and optimization of databases across various platforms. Her role involves providing solutions for IT projects, particularly those related to emergency medical services electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems.
Education and Expertise
Ekta Patel holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from U. V. Patel College of Engineering, which she completed from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining two Master's degrees in Computer Science, first from Louisiana Tech University (2004-2005) and then from National University (2006-2007). Her expertise includes performance tuning and query optimization for complex database systems.
Background in IT Engineering
Before her current role, Ekta Patel worked as an I.T. Engineer for the County of San Diego from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she spent nine years as a Programmer Analyst/Field Service Engineer at Rural Metro Ambulance San Diego from 2006 to 2015. In these roles, she developed and engineered data applications specifically for emergency medical services and computer-aided dispatch systems.
Database Management Skills
Ekta Patel has extensive experience in managing and optimizing databases across multiple platforms, including Azure SQL VMs, Azure managed instances, and AWS RDS. She possesses expertise in SQL Server reporting and data integration, utilizing tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Power BI.