Ajay Verma
About Ajay Verma
Ajay Verma is a Database Reliability Engineer with over 17 years of experience in database administration, particularly in cloud technologies. He has worked at The New York Times and Synechron, specializing in building data pipelines and cloud migrations.
Work at The New York Times
Ajay Verma has been employed at The New York Times since 2018 as a Database Reliability Engineer. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of database systems. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Oracle DBA at the same organization from 2014 to 2018, contributing to database management and optimization during his four-year tenure.
Previous Experience at Synechron
Before joining The New York Times, Ajay Verma worked at Synechron as an Oracle DBA from 2009 to 2014. Over the course of five years, he developed skills in database administration and management, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Verma holds a Master of Computer Application (MCA) and a Master of Science in Information Technology (M.Sc.IT). He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from H P University, where he studied Business/Commerce from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in database administration, particularly in cloud technologies.
Cloud Technologies and Database Management Skills
Ajay Verma possesses extensive experience in building data pipelines using cloud technologies, including Big Query, Dataproc, and Airflow (Composer). He has a strong background in cloud database migrations, specifically with AWS and GCP. His expertise extends to cross-database replication solutions, both within the same cloud and across different cloud platforms.
Professional Experience and Specialization
With over 17 years of experience as a Database Administrator, Ajay Verma specializes in cloud database administration. His career has been marked by a focus on database reliability and performance, making him a knowledgeable resource in the field of database management.