Valerie Parham Thompson
About Valerie Parham Thompson
Valerie Parham Thompson is a Principal Solutions Architect at Yugabyte, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in database consulting, having held various roles at Pythian from 2014 to 2021.
Work at Yugabyte
Valerie Parham Thompson has been serving as a Principal Solutions Architect at Yugabyte since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing solutions that leverage YugabyteDB, a distributed SQL database. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing database solutions that meet client needs, as well as contributing to the overall strategy of the organization. She has actively participated in knowledge-sharing initiatives, including presenting technical talks at YugabyteDB Friday Tech Talks.
Previous Experience at Pythian
Prior to her current role, Valerie Parham Thompson worked at Pythian for several years in various capacities. She held the position of Lead Database Consultant from 2015 to 2018, where she provided expertise in database management and optimization. She then served as Principal Consultant from 2020 to 2021, and as Senior Database Consultant, Open Source Technologies from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Pythian included roles as Database Consultant from 2014 to 2015, showcasing her extensive experience in database solutions.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Parham Thompson studied at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, which laid the foundation for her technical expertise. She furthered her education at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. This educational background supports her roles in database consulting and solutions architecture, combining technical knowledge with business acumen.
Technical Presentations and Contributions
Valerie has contributed to the technical community through presentations at YugabyteDB Friday Tech Talks. Notable topics include 'Fuzzy Matching,' presented on June 2, 2023, and 'Audit Logging in YugabyteDB,' presented on December 2, 2022. These presentations reflect her expertise in database technologies and her commitment to sharing knowledge within the industry.