Akbar Zaldi
About Akbar Zaldi
Akbar Zaldi is a Database Reliability Engineer with expertise in optimizing database queries and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for efficient resource provisioning. He has a diverse background in database management and has worked for several companies in Indonesia, including Xendit and Shopee.
Work at Xendit
Currently, Akbar Zaldi serves as a Database Reliability Engineer at Xendit, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing database queries to enhance transactions per second (TPS), which contributes to improved system performance. His responsibilities include managing over 100 database instances, such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, ensuring their high availability and performance.
Previous Experience in Database Engineering
Prior to joining Xendit, Akbar worked at several organizations in various roles related to database engineering. He was employed at Shopee as a Database Reliability Engineer from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he spent three years as a Senior Database Engineer at IT Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, and one year as a Database Engineer at the same company from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Database Consultant at SIGMA SOLUSI INTEGRASI, PT from 2019 to 2021.
Background in Geodetic and Geomatic Engineering
Akbar Zaldi studied Geodetic and Geomatic Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from 2008 to 2013. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills relevant to his career in database engineering.
Achievements in Database Management
Throughout his career, Akbar has successfully managed over 100 database instances across various platforms, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. He has led significant projects, such as the migration of database platforms to AWS and AliCloud, which enhanced scalability and reliability. Additionally, he has standardized security protocols for database usage, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Early Career as Project Surveyor
Akbar began his professional journey as a Project Surveyor at BGP, where he worked from 2013 to 2015 in Provinsi Jambi, Indonesia. This early experience contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of project management in engineering contexts.