Venkat Vankayala
About Venkat Vankayala
Venkat Vankayala is a Sr. Platform Engineer and Ecommerce DB Lead at Kohl's with extensive experience in cloud-based database solutions and a strong background in database management.
Title
Venkat Vankayala holds the position of Sr. Platform Engineer / Ecommerce Database Lead at Kohl's. His career in this role spans numerous years, reflecting extensive experience and authority in database management and e-commerce platforms.
Company
Currently, Venkat Vankayala is employed at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States. In his role as a Sr. Platform Engineer / Ecommerce DB Lead, he has a substantial history with the company, demonstrating enduring commitment and expertise in the field.
Previous Roles in Database Administration
Before joining Kohl's, Venkat Vankayala worked at various esteemed organizations. His past roles include an Oracle DBA Consultant at School Specialty in 2008 for three months and at AC Nielsen from 2007 to 2008 for six months. Additionally, he served as a Database Administrator at Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, from 2003 to 2005. These roles underscore his extensive and varied experience in database administration.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Venkat Vankayala holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from The City College of New York, which he attained between 2006 and 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialized skills in database management and cloud-based database solutions.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Venkat Vankayala is proficient in a multitude of database management systems, including Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, and Postgres. His expertise extends to cloud-based database solutions such as Amazon RDS, Google Cloud SQL, and Oracle Cloud Technology. He is skilled in areas such as database design, data modeling, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and database security. His technical skills are complemented by his knowledge of application development and programming languages like Java, Python, and PHP.
Leadership and Collaboration
With strong leadership skills, Venkat Vankayala has a proven track record of leading teams and driving projects to successful completion. His ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams plays a crucial role in optimizing database systems and improving organizational efficiency. His approach to leveraging technology contributes significantly to driving innovation and business success.