Pankaj Patel
About Pankaj Patel
Pankaj Patel serves as the Principal Database Administrator at Qad in Santa Barbara, California, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in database administration and consulting, he has over 15 years of experience in the computer software industry.
Work at QAD
Pankaj Patel has been employed at QAD since 2011, holding various positions over the years. He started as a Senior Technical Consultant from 2011 to 2015, then transitioned to the role of Senior Database Administrator from 2015 to 2019. Since August 2019, he has served as the Principal Database Administrator. His work is based in Santa Barbara, California, where he has accumulated significant experience in database management and administration.
Career History
Pankaj Patel has a diverse career in the database administration field. Prior to joining QAD, he worked at NCR Corporation as a Senior DBA from 2005 to 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. He also held the position of Senior System Specialist at iGate from 2009 to 2011 in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Additionally, he worked at Capgemini Consulting as a Senior Consultant in Paris, France, from 2008 to 2009. Early in his career, he served as a Software Engineer at JK Technosoft from 2002 to 2004 in Noida, India.
Education and Expertise
Pankaj Patel earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Magadh University, where he studied from 1995 to 2001. His expertise encompasses Performance Tuning, Oracle Database, Data Migration, Databases, and PL/SQL. This educational background, combined with extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in the computer software industry.
Technical Skills
Pankaj Patel possesses a strong technical skill set relevant to database administration. His areas of expertise include Performance Tuning, which enhances database efficiency, and Data Migration, which involves transferring data between storage types or formats. He is also proficient in Oracle Database management and PL/SQL programming, which are critical for effective database operations and development.