Rakesh Kumar Pandey
About Rakesh Kumar Pandey
Rakesh Kumar Pandey is the Head of Database Services & Enterprise Data Backup Services at Investec, with over 21 years of experience in IT, specializing in Database Administration and Azure Cloud services. He has held various roles at notable companies including IBM, Capgemini, and Morgan Stanley, and holds multiple certifications and a patent in DBMS technology.
Current Role at Investec
Rakesh Kumar Pandey serves as the Head of Database Services & Enterprise Data Backup Services at Investec. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the management and optimization of database services in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His role involves overseeing enterprise data backup solutions and ensuring the integrity and availability of data across the organization.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current role, Rakesh Kumar Pandey accumulated extensive experience in database administration. He worked at Morgan Stanley as Vice President from 2018 to 2020, and at Capgemini as Manager from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at IBM as a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator lasted from 2009 to 2013, and he also held a position at Ciber for 9 months. His early career included a role as a Senior SQL Server DBA at Synova Innovative Technologies.
Educational Background
Rakesh Kumar Pandey has a diverse educational background. He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application from Sikkim Manipal University through distance education from 2005 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Kanpur University, India, completed between 1994 and 1997. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Science in Information Technology from Kaplan University in the USA from 2013 to 2015.
Certifications and Specializations
Rakesh Kumar Pandey holds multiple professional certifications that enhance his expertise in the IT field. His credentials include Azure Solution Architect, MCTS, PMP, ITIL, MCDBA, and MCSD. He specializes in Database Administration, Architecture, and Azure Cloud database services, bringing over 21 years of experience to his roles.
Innovations and Contributions
Rakesh Kumar Pandey is recognized for his contributions to database management systems. He holds a patent in DBMS technology, specifically in the field of RDBMS. Throughout his career, he has successfully led high-performing database services and support teams across various industry domains, demonstrating his leadership and technical skills.