From Reactive DBA to Proactive DBRE, Building Trust Through Reliability
Most DBAs start their careers in a firefighting mindset. I sure did. Systems go down, war rooms are daily, alerts blow up, and dashboards light…
When you’re off-roading, a Jeep driver relies on a spotter to see the lines that aren’t visible from the driver’s seat. Database reliability works the same way. Visibility, preparation, and good guidance matter. After years running complex database environments, I share scripts, reliability strategies, career lessons, and an automation-first mindset to help you build and operate stable systems with confidence.
Most DBAs start their careers in a firefighting mindset. I sure did. Systems go down, war rooms are daily, alerts blow up, and dashboards light…
Most of my energy lately has been devoted to building new skills and stepping into new challenges, including pursuing a Master’s degree in Database Administration…
This morning, I had a bit of an epiphany, and it’s a little embarrassing to admit. For the past month, I’ve been dealing with a…