Jeff Bandy
About Jeff Bandy
Jeff Bandy serves as the Manager of Data Operations at MINDBODY, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in database management and operations, having previously held roles at Thoth Solutions and MFA Oil Company.
Work at MINDBODY
Jeff Bandy has served as the Manager of Data Operations at MINDBODY, Inc. since 2015. In this role, he oversees a team of six database administrators, ensuring that data availability and performance metrics are consistently met. He is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing new processes or technologies to enhance the availability of the MINDBODY data layer. His contributions include successfully bringing three new cloud managed service data platforms online in 2018, which are MongoDB Atlas, CockroachDB, and Confluent Cloud Kafka.
Previous Experience at MFA Oil Company
Prior to his current role at MINDBODY, Jeff Bandy worked at MFA Oil Company. He served as a Senior Database Administrator from 2008 to 2015 and returned to the company in 2019 in the same role. During his tenure, he led significant projects, including an upgrade of over 50 servers and 60,000 databases from SQL 2008 to SQL 2016. His experience at MFA Oil Company included managing vendor relationships and balancing team member project assignments with routine work.
Experience at Thoth Solutions
Jeff Bandy worked at Thoth Solutions as a Lead Developer for one year from 2007 to 2008. This role contributed to his development in data operations and database management, enhancing his technical skills and experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Bandy studied Business Administration at Missouri State University from 1989 to 1992, achieving a degree in the field. He also attended Southwest Baptist University, where he studied Management and Marketing, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science during the same period. His educational background supports his expertise in data operations and management.