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Eugene Bereznuk

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Belgium
Toptal Member Since July 5, 2021

Eugene is a SQL Server expert with 25+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server, from version 6.5 to the most recent standalone and cloud-based versions. He's worked for small businesses as well as global enterprises like Kone, DHL, and Sony. Eugene has taught courses in "Data and Database Architecture" and "The Technical Side of SQL Server" for classes of up to 10 people. He's familiar with SQL monitoring packages and is also an expert in Power BI, Microsoft Access, and Red Gate software.

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Alessandro Giorgianni

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Italy
Toptal Member Since April 21, 2020

A C64-period enthusiast turned into a versatile and all-around IT pro. Alessandro occupied different roles in his career—from IT support to software design and development through personal training and data management. In recent years, he's developed his skills in database administration and cloud computing with a strong grasp of DevOps methodologies. He also holds certifications in Oracle Database and Amazon Web Services.

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Leo Hu

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since July 20, 2020

Leo Hu is not just a traditional database administrator (DBA), engineer, and architect with 12+ years of database engineering and architecture experience—he is a passionate data guru. Leo prefers proactive database monitoring and thrives on projects where he has to solve severe problems and design an efficient database solution based on the client's requirements. Leo was named a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and also has an AWS certification as a cloud practitioner.

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Philip McClarence

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since July 25, 2022

Philip is an experienced database engineer and administrator (DBA) with over 20 years of experience. His primary focus is PostgreSQL, but he has worked with several other databases, including Oracle and the AWS suite. He has worked on every aspect of the database lifecycle, from designing and building greenfield projects to maintaining and tuning high throughput 24/7 systems and everything in between, including complex data migration projects.

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Berenice Harillo

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Argentina
Toptal Member Since November 24, 2021

Berenice is a senior database engineer with solid experience working with relational and non-relational databases on-premises and in different clouds. She excels in managing massive data sets with various tools and dealing with performance issues. As a database expert, Berenice enjoys migrating it to the cloud and creating models and ETL in data warehousing.

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Gordan Bobic

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Bulgaria
Toptal Member Since June 18, 2020

Gordon is an expert database developer and database administrator (DBA) who has over 20 years of experience with Linux (preference for CentOS/RHEL), databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL), and development in a variety of languages. Besides having multiple years of in-depth experience under his belt, he also has a bachelor's degree in computer science and is certified as a MySQL administrator and developer.

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S M Shafiqul Islam

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Bangladesh
Toptal Member Since June 18, 2020

S M Shafiqul Islam, an Oracle Certified Developer and DBA, brings 14+ years of global expertise in database development, administration, and architecture across international mid to enterprise-level organizations. Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, administration, BI, and project management, he excels in optimizing database systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) for efficiency and is adept at leveraging cloud environments and diverse tools to deliver impactful solutions.

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Jignesh Raiyani

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
India
Toptal Member Since December 19, 2018

Jignesh has mastered database architecture, database administration, query solution generation, and query optimization with SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. He is also proficient with the design, development, and delivery/implementation of a range of database solutions. This list includes high availability, disaster recovery, replication, always on availability group, architecture design, prototyping the proof of concept, and the design and development of test plans.

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Ivan Bojovic

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Serbia
Toptal Member Since June 18, 2020

Ivan is a senior database specialist with experience in DB design, architecture, optimization, administration, and development. He has a lot of experience with MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other database systems and is a certified MySQL DBA. He is a great team player with a proactive attitude. He is also proficient in AWS Serverless (Lambda, S3, AppSync, Cognito, DynamoDB, and more), as he used to work for five years as a back-end lead engineer in his own startup.

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Paul Zgondea

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Romania
Toptal Member Since November 11, 2020

Paul is a database engineer and DBA with the following stats: 13 years with Microsoft SQL, eight years in Microsoft SQL performance engineering and scale-out architecture planning, four years of hands-on knowledge of AWS IaaS service as a SysOps and DevOps, and a year of experience as an AWS architect. Paul's successfully worked remotely as a DevOps, DBA, and database engineer. He joined Toptal to work on challenging projects, especially those involving SQL, DBA, DevOps, AWS, and CI/CD.

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Gabriel Breahna

Freelance Database Administrator
Verified Expert in Engineering
Romania
Toptal Member Since September 15, 2022

Gabriel is a software engineer with 20+ years of experience in mission-critical SQL/NoSQL/cloud databases. He’s built large-scale OLTP systems and data warehouses exceeding 10TB, tuned queries on 10+ billion row tables, led greenfield builds, modernizations, and mergers. Gabriel is an Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and Databricks expert. He delivers architectural vision, deep performance tuning, and production-grade reliability across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem systems.

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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right database administrator for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new database administrator for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Database Administrators

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire database administrators with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your database administrator, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right database administrator, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect database administrators for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our database administrators to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire database administrators with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched database administrators ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire database administrators on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a database administrator for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our database administrators can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your database administrator 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 database administrator who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent are thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

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    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.

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