Alkin Tezuysal

Director of Engineering

Maltepe, Istanbul, Türkiye23 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Most Influential in Database Community 2022.
  • Author of MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition.
  • Recognized as MySQL Rockstar 2023.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in open-source database technologies with a focus on scalable infrastructure.

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UnixDatabasesOracleMySQLPerformance TuningDatabase DesignDatabase AdministrationMicrosoft SQL ServerData WarehousingSQL TuningDisaster RecoveryReplicationCentOSRed Hat LinuxSoftware Development

About

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!

Experience

Altinity, inc.

Director of Services

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Istanbul · Remote

Chistadata inc.

EVP - Global Services

Mar 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Istanbul, Türkiye

Planetscale

2 roles

Solutions Architect

Jan 2022Feb 2022 · 1 mo · Istanbul, Türkiye

Senior Technical Manager

Sep 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Istanbul, Türkiye

Percona

Senior Technical Manager

Jul 2016Sep 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Pythian

Team Manager

Mar 2013Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo · EU

Ebay

Database Administration Supervisor

Oct 2010Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Managed and architected all database projects including data warehouse and online site operations.

Infomanage corporation

Sr. DBA and Project Manager

Dec 2006May 2010 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Bank of america

Sr. Database Administrator at Bank of America(MBNA)

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

At&t

Database Administrator

Oct 2000Sep 2004 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • As a member of the DBA team, responsibilities include Database maintenance of all instances in multiple servers including development, test, deployment, production, disaster recovery and replication servers for all the projects assigned under Platform Management Group.

S&s worldwide

Database Administrator

Jan 1999Jan 2000 · 1 yr

  • Senior database engineer for migrating platform compatible with Y2K. Lead database project for unix & rdbms migrations.

Toprakbank

Database Administrator

Jan 1997Jan 1998 · 1 yr

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Technical Support Consultant

Jun 1995Oct 1997 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science (BS) Information Technology — Data Management

Jan 2014Jan 2018

Marmara University

Associate's degree Computer Programming — Computer Programming

Jan 1993Jan 1996

Haydarpasa Vocational High School (Electronics)

High School — Electronics

Jan 1990Jan 1993

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