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Shane Freed

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since April 9, 2021

Shane is a Java developer with 25 years of experience building enterprise apps and specializes in writing maintainable, extensible, SOLID code. While 95% of Shane's experience is in the Java realm, his passion is full-stack development with Angular. Shane's served in many different roles, including architect, team lead, lead developer, and individual contributor. While Shane doesn't always have to lead a project, his USMC background makes him perfect for lead roles and mentoring.

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Mikhail Fishzon

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member 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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Brian Stanek

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since October 18, 2022

Brian Stanek has been in information technology for over 25 years. He has experience as a full-stack developer, architect, and cybersecurity professional. He holds several cyber certifications and has developed cybersecurity programs and defenses and orchestrated risk assessments and audits. He is currently an information security officer overseeing the cybersecurity teams for a hospital. Brian implements corporate policies and cybersecurity technology and manages all incident responses.

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Peter Daniels

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since September 18, 2023

Peter is a seasoned data platform expert specializing in the Microsoft stack, including Azure. With skills ranging from data architecture and engineering to database administration and development, his 29 years of experience, multiple certifications, and passion for learning set him apart in addressing clients' diverse data requirements. Most recently, Peter helped a growing company migrate their on-premise data and AI estate into Azure as part of an ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Sam Meshesha

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since June 18, 2020

Sam is a database administrator and developer with over 15 years of demonstrated experience in IT and a proven history for delivering exceptional software products. Thanks to his passion for building strong teams of individuals—and getting the most out of them—along with optimizing processes, Sam excels at helping a business become more efficient. Sam joined Toptal so that he could use his expansive and in-depth SQL knowledge to make meaningful, impactful contributions within an organization.

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Andu Nguyen

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since November 5, 2021

Andu is a seasoned software engineer and technology leader with nine years of experience, including five years as a senior engineer at Tesla. He has owned and led technical projects from start to finish, including designing, developing, and deploying platforms to support machine learning models. Andu excels at working on complex projects across multiple teams, owning major technical decisions and tradeoffs, delivering excellent customer experiences, and proactively managing conflicts.

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Sam Lucyk

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since April 11, 2022

Sam is an accomplished game, web, and blockchain developer with over a decade of experience. He has recently worked for more than four years as the lead developer and product lead of an edtech gaming startup, building their product from the ground up. After the company's acquisition, he managed the transition of the product before ending his time there. He currently leads a game studio focusing on Web3 game development and is eager to work on new, challenging projects and goals.

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David Grigorian

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since July 4, 2024

David is a seasoned full-stack software engineer specializing in back-end development. As the lead engineer, he's led the development of a truck and load scheduling platform now used by the largest US trucking company. As the back-end architect and co-founder of ParcelRobin, David has driven the startup to six-figure annual revenue with over a thousand loyal users. He delivers impactful solutions, leveraging his extensive experience to innovate and optimize software development processes.

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Derek Owens-Oas

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since January 21, 2020

Derek has a PhD in statistical science from Duke and has worked as a data scientist and software developer at Xylem. He's the founder of Tech Smart Magic. Published in the Journal of Classification and a TA of the year, he's an expert in research and teaching. He provides interactive apps, visualizations, and reports. Derek's Python and R programming, top AI and ML methods, and ability to communicate make him an asset to any company. His specialties include text data and online social networks.

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Nicholas Ecton

Freelance Database Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since September 9, 2022

Nick is a self-taught full-stack developer with over eight years of experience leading engineering teams and developing software for startups. His talents and passions have always aligned with the fast-paced, do-it-yourself mindset of early startup culture. His most recent success includes onboarding as a founding engineer for an iGaming startup and growing the company to over 40 employees and 10 million+ revenue/year within two years of his joining.

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Benjamin Li

Freelance Database Developer
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 3, 2021

Benjamin has over two decades of software and big data development experience, including data modeling and data warehouse design. His active toolset includes Spark, Python, Scala, AWS, Azure, SQL, Hive, Linux, Microsoft BI solutions, C#.NET, and Java. His orientation to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills make him an excellent addition to any team. A kind and intentional communicator, Benjamin always produces high-quality work.

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A Hiring Guide

Guide to Hiring a Great Database Developer

In today’s data-driven market, the demand for expert database developers is at an all-time high. Businesses know it is crucial to find skilled developers to design and maintain secure databases while streamlining operations and optimizing database processes. This guide explains what skills and experience to look for in an ideal candidate, and offers sample interview questions and answers to help you find the best database developers for your project.

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I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

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Ryan Rockefeller

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Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

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As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

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Principal

How to Hire Database Developers Near Houston

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A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

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

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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