Aritra Roy

About Aritra Roy

Senior Database Architect with 17+ years of experience in DB2 LUW and cross-RDBMS platforms. Expertise in database migrations, performance tuning, high availability and database maintenance and SQL-based data issue analysis. Linux Shell Scripting expert - recognized as IBM Intellectual Property Creator for developing reusable automation assets using Linux Shell scripting, saving hundreds of hours annually and reducing incident volume. Strong command of SQL, with proven success in optimizing database performance across global client environments. Recognized for driving automation, resolving database challenges, and mentoring global DBA teams.Currently a Technical Lead and Manager, specializing in proactive database maintenance and optimization strategies, high availability, and automation.Recently enhanced skills with Prompt Engineering, creating and demonstrating generative AI assistants to improve DBA productivity and knowledge-sharing. Core Strengths• DB2 LUW Administration & Architecture• Linux Shell Scripting & Process Automation• SQL Optimization & Performance Tuning• Database Migration & Modernization• Team Leadership & Technical Strategy• Prompt Engineering & AI-assisted Productivity• Problem Solving & Client CommunicationI am passionate about automation, mentoring teams, and solving complex database challenges.

Experience

1. Senior Database Architect

   IBM

   Apr 2024 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Formulate, implement and automate strategies for optimal database maintenance, to improve operational efficiency and estimate quantifiable benefits for the database strategy implemented.• Conduct POC’s across environments and deliver runbooks on the same.• Suggest and implement improvements on existing scripts for better exception handling and functionality.• Conduct brainstorming sessions across other DBMS teams to understand challenges and propose measures to mitigate them.• Drive team innovation and engagement by leading Generative AI and Agentic AI challenges within the organization and creating assistants on IBM Consulting Advantage.• Conduct account-level sessions to explain and encourage the usage of Gen-AI assistants on IBM Consulting Advantage• Participate in 24/7 on-call support and escalation manager duties for my team.• Streamline operational processes within the team to ensure maximum efficiency and prevent burnout• Mentor junior DBA’s on conceptual understanding while providing and receiving periodic feedback.• Learn and keep track of new and evolving technologies.

Education

• Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2002 — 2007

• Calcutta Boys' School

  Indian School Certificate - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, Science

  1989 — 2002

Skills

• Performance Tuning
• Ibm Aix
• Requirements Gathering
• Shell Scripting
• Databases
• Sql
• Linux
• Replication
• Unix
• Hadr
• Db2
• Data Migration
• Database Administration
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Testing
• Database Design
• Data Warehousing
• Pl/Sql
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis