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Gustavo César Muniz e Souza

Freelance Database Developer
BrazilFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since March 4, 2014

Gustavo is a Microsoft systems architect and developer with 20 years of experience in IT. He works with alternate open-source platforms and cloud computing, focusing on highly scalable eCommerce websites. Gustavo has an extensive background in software architecture, design, analysis, and implementation and is currently improving his skills in the JavaScript ecosystem and Blockchain.

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Mikhail Fishzon

Freelance Database Developer
United StatesFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since June 22, 2022

Mikhail is an alumnus of Google and Lyft and a data engineer who enjoys turning real-life business problems into scalable data platforms. Over the last two decades, he has helped companies architect, build, and maintain performance-optimized databases and data pipelines. Mikhail is knowledgeable in database optimization techniques and has achieved a 99% increase in slow-running query performance.

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Pritesh Ashok Tupe

Freelance Database Developer
CanadaFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since November 21, 2022

Pritesh is a full-stack developer with a bachelor's degree in information technology and over a decade of experience in coding. Having worked for 7+ years in the IT sector, he believes the tech stack should always be selected to fit the project's needs and nothing else. Pritesh is skilled in several technologies, programming languages, and frameworks and is keenly interested in the JavaScript ecosystem. He also writes web novels and plays the fiddle in his spare time.

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Luis Patricio Moreno Buitrón

Freelance Database Developer
EcuadorFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since December 13, 2022

Patricio is an expert with Oracle, Microsoft, Red Hat, and other technologies, with over 20 years of IT management experience and 30+ certifications in different areas related to information and technology. Patricio has worked across domains, such as banking, insurance, retail, and education, and has taught specialized courses. Patricio has consulted in roles such as enterprise architect, multi-platform DBA, data engineer, and Power BI developer.

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Victor Lupaescu

Freelance Database Developer
RomaniaFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since November 2, 2022

Victor is a versatile big data and analytics consultant with 10+ years of experience helping companies shift from gut-based to data-driven decisions. He's a thought leader and data visualization best practices evangelist. He has spoken at various local and global events, showcasing his passion for data visualization. Victor has also managed big data and DevOps practices with 150+ engineers in a large digital transformation company.

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José Molano

Freelance Database Developer
ColombiaFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since November 1, 2022

José is a data engineer with more than six years of experience in extract, transform and load (ETL) pipeline development, data warehouse and data lake design, query performance tuning, and database cloud infrastructure management. With his background spanning multiple domains, José has designed and built scalable data platforms in contexts like ticket exchange and resale, urban traffic, customer service, and tax evasion analysis.

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Lian Yagoda

Freelance Database Developer
IsraelFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since November 26, 2021

Lian has a decade of experience with different BI platforms, working as a BI developer and technical support consultant. She is an expert in data modeling, querying, manipulation, and visualization of data outputs, and she likes to use Sisense, Tableau, Qlik Sense, Power BI, and Looker. Lian enjoys using her skills to contribute to the exciting technological advances daily.

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Florian Ionescu

Freelance Database Developer
GermanyFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since February 23, 2022

Florian is a senior full-stack software engineer with a decade of experience maintaining and expanding administrative business software. He's used to delivering critical features on tight deadlines and solving emergencies in complex code bases. Proficient in several technologies, programming languages, and frameworks, Florian focuses on JavaScript and TypeScript (React, Next.js, Node.js, Svelte, and SvelteKit) and has extensive experience with PHP.

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Wagdy El-Sherbiny

Freelance Database Developer
KuwaitFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since April 18, 2022

Wagdy is a senior data and database engineer with over eight years of experience with data-related and real-time mega projects. Highly proficient in SQL, databases, and data warehouses, including designing and implementing, he has managed software projects and worked for significant clients, such as ADNOC, Emarat, KNPC, and KOC. Wagdy is an expert in data pipelines, data analysis, and Python and focuses on understanding clients' needs and designing and developing state-of-art solutions.

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Sony Shrestha

Freelance Database Developer
NepalFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since March 22, 2022

Sony is a reliable software engineer with over three years of experience as a database developer, primarily focusing on databases. She is currently working in a data analytics company and handling millions of transactions per hour. Most of Sony's work consists of back-end architecture designing, ETL processes, performance tuning, Pentaho job optimization, designing interactive dashboards, creating data pipelines, analyzing complex datasets, and mentoring interns and trainees.

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Evgeny Orlov

Freelance Database Developer
RussiaFreelance Database Developer at Toptal Since August 23, 2021

Evgeny has 28 years of development experience. He now focuses on .NET and DB engines such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB. He began as a game developer and now specializes in databases, algorithms, and refactoring. He has been ahead of his time since the start of his career, having invented numerous approaches such as measuring underground train activity based on vibrations and distance, a tracing framework, and dynamic sea-wave algorithms when it was unheard of!

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  • How are Toptal database developers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our database developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire database programmers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a database developer within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal database developers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your database developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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