Arun Jacob M.
About Arun Jacob M.
Arun Jacob M. is a Lead Database Administrator SME with extensive experience in database management and engineering. He has worked at various organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India and Nationwide Building Society, and has pursued numerous studies in database technologies.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Arun Jacob M. currently serves as the Lead Database Administrator SME at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the management and optimization of database systems within the organization. His role involves leading database teams and overseeing database-centric infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient data management and performance.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current role, Arun Jacob M. accumulated extensive experience in database administration across various organizations. He worked at the Securities and Exchange Board of India as an Oracle Database Engineer/DBA from 1997 to 2000. He then joined National Grid as Database Engineering Lead from 2000 to 2007. His subsequent roles included Senior Database Administrator at TalkTalk from 2008 to 2012, and Senior Oracle & MySQL Database Administrator at Paysafe Group from 2013 to 2015. He also served as Senior Big Data SME at Sainsbury's Argos from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Arun Jacob M. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from MS University, which he completed from 1992 to 1996. He has pursued various advanced studies and certifications in database technologies, including MongoDB Operations Fundamentals, MongoDB Atlas, and DevOps with MongoDB Atlas from MongoDB University. He has also studied Oracle Database Administration and MySQL through Oracle University and Percona Training, respectively. His expertise includes engineering encryption solutions and performance tuning.
Professional Development and Certifications
Arun Jacob M. is committed to continuous professional development. He has been actively studying at MongoDB University since 2017, achieving multiple certifications, including Diagnostics and Performance Tuning, Production System Design, and Operations Rapid Start. Additionally, he has pursued training in Apache Cassandra, Cloudera Apache Hadoop Administration, and Red Hat Ansible Automation, showcasing his dedication to staying current with industry trends and technologies.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Arun Jacob M. possesses a diverse skill set in database management and engineering. His technical proficiencies include Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Cloudera Hadoop. He has experience in data migration, ITIL practices, and enterprise architecture. His ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies enhances his effectiveness in leading database teams and managing complex database systems.