Kanya Shankaranarayanan
About Kanya Shankaranarayanan
Kanya Shankaranarayanan is a Senior Database Administrator specializing in Database Service Engineering, with extensive experience in database automation and management. She holds a Master's degree in Information Technology and has worked at Thomson Reuters and Oracle in various database administration roles.
Current Role in Database Service Engineering
Currently, Kanya Shankaranarayanan serves as a Senior Database Administrator in Database Service Engineering at Thomson Reuters. In this role, Kanya develops and maintains standard solutions for database software installation, creation, monitoring, management, patching, and upgrading. Kanya focuses on creating processes, procedures, and tools that facilitate database automation, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and innovation in database management.
Experience at Thomson Reuters
Kanya Shankaranarayanan has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, having worked there since 2008. Initially, Kanya held the position of Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2012. After a brief tenure at Oracle as a Database Administrator from 2012 to 2013, Kanya returned to Thomson Reuters as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator in Standard Delivery from 2013 to 2016. Since 2016, Kanya has been in the role of Senior Database Administrator in Database Service Engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Kanya Shankaranarayanan studied at the Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology, where Kanya earned a Master's degree in Information Technology from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, Kanya studied Computer Software Engineering at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) degree during the same period. This educational background provides a strong foundation for Kanya's expertise in database management and engineering.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Kanya Shankaranarayanan employs a DevOps mindset and utilizes Agile development methodology in database service engineering. Kanya works with tools such as ServiceNow and IBM Cloud Orchestrator-based or IBM Endpoint Manager-based solutions for automation and REST API integration. Kanya also researches new database features and service enhancements to introduce to delivery teams, ensuring that implementations are thorough and effective.