Ashish Upadhyay
About Ashish Upadhyay
Ashish Upadhyay is the Manager of Database Administration at UnitedLex Corporation, overseeing global database operations and leading a team of data professionals.
Work at UnitedLex
Ashish Upadhyay currently holds the position of Manager of Database Administration at UnitedLex Corporation, a role he has occupied since 2015. In this capacity, he oversees global database operations, including OLTP database environments, data-lake, Datawarehouse, Data-Grid, Azure SQL, Oracle, NoSQL, Data Pipelines, and ETLs. His responsibilities also include managing licenses and ensuring compliance, as well as capacity planning and budgeting for database operations. Prior to his current role, he served as a Data Architect from 2011 to 2015 and as a Manager-Database Administrator from 2008 to 2011, contributing to various database management initiatives across different locations.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Upadhyay earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Magadh University in 1970. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University, completing his studies between 1999 and 2002. In 2017, he studied Data Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, achieving a certification in Data Science: Data to Insights. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in database administration and data management.
Background
Before joining UnitedLex Corporation, Ashish Upadhyay gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at the National Informatics Centre, Govt of India, as a Programmer from 2002 to 2004, and served as a Database Consultant at the Central Public Works Department, Govt. of India, from 2004 to 2007. He also held the position of Sr. Software Engineer (Database) at Pyramid IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. from 2007 to 2008. His early career included a role as a Trainee Programmer at NTPC in 2002.
Leadership and Management
In his current role, Ashish Upadhyay leads a global team comprising data engineers, data architects, and database administrators. He ensures 24x7 database operations across multiple geographies, demonstrating his capability in managing complex database environments. Additionally, he participates in the advisory committee of the CIO, engaging in strategic discussions and decisions that influence the direction of data services and governance within the organization.