Michael D.

About Michael D.

Hi-energy, passionate data professional with a proven track record in a large enterprise environment including the ability to motivate, inspire and form working relationships between colleagues and other teams. Experienced Database AdministratorModern Ops Unflitered with Amy and MIchael (Co-Host)Sidekick to Kevin Kline on the monthly webcast “The Data Table”SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2014, 2016,2017,2019,2022,2022MongoDB AdministrationDatabase Architecture and DesignExtensive PowerShell scriptingExtensive use of DBATools Multiple scripts published by SQLServerCentral.com. Certified ProfessionalVMWare Certified AssociatePerformance trouble shooting and Query TuningHA\\DR technologies including log shipping, mirroring, clustering and availability groupsLinux Experience (RedHat BootCamp)Postgres, MySQL experience

Experience

1. Staff Database Reliability Engineer

   VIZIO

   Aug 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Staff-level Database Reliability Engineer supporting mission‑critical, high‑availability applications across multiple cloud platforms. Strong focus on automation, resiliency, and cross‑cloud database operations.Provided SQL Server reliability and operational support for business‑critical workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and recoverability.Administer and supported a diverse database ecosystem including MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to standardize and automate database infrastructure.Support database platforms across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, enabling scalable and resilient architectures.Led and executed cross‑cloud database migrations, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.Automated operational tasks and troubleshooting using PowerShell and DBATools, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.Collaborated with SRE, application, and platform teams to improve database reliability, observability, and operational maturity.

Education

• Baylor University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education

  1994 — 1999

• Boston University

  Master’s Degree, Master of Music

  2007 — 2010