Bharath Kumar
About Bharath Kumar
Bharath Kumar is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in MySQL database management and advanced replication techniques. He has worked for various companies, including Newfold Digital and lastminute.com group, and has authored a blog sharing his technical insights.
Work at Newfold Digital
Currently, Bharath Kumar serves as a Senior Database Administrator at Newfold Digital. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management and optimization of database systems in Bangalore. His role includes providing 24/7 production support to ensure operational efficiency and data integrity.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Bharath Kumar has extensive experience in database administration. He worked at lastminute.com group as a Database Administrator from 2016 to 2019 in Bangalore. Prior to that, he was a Freelance DBA at Freelancer from 2013 to 2014 in Bengaluru. His experience also includes a role as a MySQL DBA at Mydbops from 2015 to 2016.
Technical Expertise in MySQL
Bharath Kumar specializes in advanced MySQL replication techniques, including Master-Slave, Master-Master, and Multi Master Replication. He has developed automated backup systems with email alert notifications to maintain data integrity and availability. Additionally, he has expertise in setting up and managing Percona Galera Clusters for high availability and performance.
Educational Background
Bharath Kumar completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Computer Science at Gnana Deepam Matriculation Hr Sec School from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education at PSN College of Engineering and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from 2005 to 2009.
Early Career and Network Engineering
Before focusing on database administration, Bharath Kumar worked as a Network Engineer at Gemini Communication Ltd from 2010 to 2012 in Chennai and at Tulip Telecom from 2012 to 2013 in Bangalore. His roles in network engineering provided him with a solid foundation in technical skills relevant to database management.