Alkin Tezuysal — Director of Engineering
I am a passionate and globally recognized leader in open-source databases, with over three decades of experience in database design, management, and innovation. My career has been dedicated to advancing open-source technologies, building scalable infrastructures, and mentoring the next generation of database professionals. Highlights of My Journey: • Most Influential in Database Community 2022 – Honored by The Redgate 100 for contributions to the database field. • *Author of MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition (2022) – A definitive O’Reilly Media resource for MySQL practitioners. • MySQL Rockstar 2023 – Recognized by Oracle’s MySQL Community for leadership and impact. • Author of Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL (2024) – A forthcoming book from Packt on modern database design principles. • Oracle ACE Pro 2025 - Oracle ACE Program My Expertise: I specialize in: • Leading global database operations to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions. • Designing cloud infrastructure tailored to meet the demands of modern applications. • Inspiring teams with strategic leadership and forward-thinking approaches. • Building creative, high-performing teams that thrive on innovation. Giving Back: As an advisor, author, speaker, mentor, and coach, I am committed to empowering individuals and organizations. I love sharing knowledge, collaborating with global teams, and helping businesses leverage the power of open-source databases to stay ahead in a data-driven world. If you’re passionate about databases, open-source technologies, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in open-source database technologies with a focus on scalable infrastructure.
Location: Maltepe, Istanbul, Türkiye
Experience: 23 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Most Influential in Database Community 2022.
- Author of MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition.
- Recognized as MySQL Rockstar 2023.
Work Experience
Altinity, Inc.
Director of Services (1 yr 6 mos)
ChistaDATA Inc.
EVP - Global Services (2 yrs 5 mos)
PlanetScale
Solutions Architect (1 mo)
Senior Technical Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Percona
Senior Technical Manager (4 yrs 2 mos)
Pythian
Team Manager (3 yrs 1 mo)
eBay
Database Administration Supervisor (2 yrs 2 mos)
InfoManage Corporation
Sr. DBA and Project Manager (3 yrs 5 mos)
Bank of America
Sr. Database Administrator at Bank of America(MBNA) (2 yrs)
AT&T
Database Administrator (3 yrs 11 mos)
S&S Worldwide
Database Administrator (1 yr)
TOPRAKBANK
Database Administrator (1 yr)
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Technical Support Consultant (2 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) Information Technology at Colorado Technical University
Associate's degree Computer Programming at Marmara University
High School at Haydarpasa Vocational High School (Electronics)