Farhan Haider Rizvi

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT FARHAN HAIDER RIZVI

I’m a results-driven IT professional with hands-on experience across FinTech, AI, Databases, and Backend Development. My career journey has allowed me to build a diverse skill set that bridges data, automation, and enterprise systems.In the FinTech sector, I gained exposure to real-time financial systems and compliance-heavy environments, where accuracy and speed are non-negotiable. I worked on projects that automated critical processes using AI and Python, reducing manual effort while ensuring reliability and efficiency.Expanding my scope, I developed strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, covering installation, configuration, backup/restore, performance tuning, and high availability. Alongside relational databases, I also worked with MongoDB, giving me the flexibility to handle both structured and unstructured data. This combination has made me confident in designing and managing data systems that scale with business needs.Currently, at Russell Investments, I am gaining enterprise-level experience in SQL Server Database Administration and IT Infrastructure, working with mission-critical systems that power a global organization. This role has given me practical insights into high-availability clusters, failover systems, and the real-world challenges of managing large-scale databases.In addition to my database expertise, I have strong capabilities in backend development (Python, Flask, APIs) and AI automation, which allow me to integrate intelligent solutions into data pipelines and backend services.My focus is on building a career at the intersection of data, AI, and infrastructure, aiming to grow into roles such as Data Engineer, Database Architect, or AI Infrastructure Specialist. I am passionate about leveraging data and automation to drive innovation, scalability, and impact in the modern digital landscape.