Andy Beaton
About Andy Beaton
Andy Beaton is a Database Administrator at OANDA, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in High Availability solutions and has a background in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Toronto.
Work at OANDA
Andy Beaton has been employed at OANDA as a Database Administrator since 2007. Over his 17 years in this role, he has focused on managing and optimizing database systems to ensure high availability and reliability. His expertise in database administration supports OANDA's operational needs and enhances the performance of its data infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Andy Beaton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Toronto - New College, where he studied from 1982 to 1987. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in database management and high availability solutions. He holds multiple certifications, including IBM DB2 UDB for Clusters Advanced Technical Expert and IBM DB2 UDB Database Administration Certified Solutions Expert.
Background in High Availability Solutions
Beaton has extensive experience in high availability solutions, specializing in High Availability Cluster Multi Processing and High Availability Disaster Recovery. He was a founding member of the High Availability Test Team at IBM Toronto Lab, contributing to the development and testing of robust systems designed to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his role at OANDA, Andy Beaton worked at IBM as a Staff Software Developer from 1999 to 2007. In this position, he developed software solutions and provided technical information to IBM Customer Service personnel to assist in resolving customer issues related to high availability solutions. His tenure at IBM solidified his expertise in database technologies.
Career at Compusearch
Before joining IBM, Andy Beaton served as a Senior Programmer Analyst at Compusearch from 1988 to 1999. During this 11-year period, he gained valuable experience in software development and database management, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in high availability and database administration.