Paul Harrington
About Paul Harrington
Paul Harrington is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in managing large cloud-based NoSQL data stores. He currently works at Rent The Runway and serves as a tutor at Dublin City University, having previously held various roles in database administration across several companies.
Current Role at Rent The Runway
Paul Harrington serves as a Senior Database Administrator at Rent The Runway, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing database systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting the company's operational needs.
Work at Dublin City University
In addition to his role at Rent The Runway, Paul Harrington has been a Tutor at Dublin City University since 2019. Over the past five years, he has contributed to the academic development of students, sharing his extensive knowledge in database management and related fields.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Paul Harrington has a diverse background in database administration, having worked at several organizations. He was a Senior Database Administrator at TD Securities from 2020 to 2021 and held the same title at Synchronoss Technologies from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as a Principal Database Administrator at Innowatts for four months in 2020 and as a Senior Database Administrator (NoSQL) at Antelope Consulting Ltd from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background
Paul Harrington studied at St. Nathy's College from 1978 to 1983. He furthered his education at Trinity College Dublin, where he studied Computer Science in the evenings and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1993.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Harrington specializes in managing large cloud-based NoSQL data stores and has extensive experience with open-source databases, particularly MySQL. He is proficient in Apache Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB. His technical skills are complemented by a strong background in Unix/Linux environments, including experience with on-premise, hybrid cloud, AWS, and GCP deployments.