136 Senior DBA Reviews
Submit a Review"It is challenging to resolve performance issues. It requires deep insights into the data, queries, database and server resources. But you derive lots of satisfaction when the issue is resolved. You have to handle the disturbing constant pings from others in the team until the issue is resolved."
"I love to take challenges and being DBA is a challenge every minute. We have to debug and fix errors in real time with direct impact on PRODUCTION. what I hate is DB team not getting enough recognition despite being the backbone of whole application."
"You are always learning something new and SQL community all of the time tries to help you. Please check www.sqlpass.org for joining communities and networking with peers."
"I love to be a part of the team, day to day activities and all the developmental work. The projects are fast paced and we get to our work in a timely manner. The things which I would to see changed are the way the decisions are made and to maintain a robust plan. Things change too quickly sometimes."
"First it's my job. On call production support, learning up-to-date on new SQL technology, my passion."
"I like the technical challenge and opportunities to apply my analytical skill. However, current IT out sourcing trend is making this career less desirable."
"I really love it all! I love being in an environment where I can learn and grow. This allows me to stay challenged and sharp."
"I've been a DBA for 7 years. I love this job."
"The responsibility of a DBA is the one I like the most. The DBA has to be willing to extend his work as needed and the thrill in fixing issues is plus. I don't have any hate as such. DBAs have to be ready and ensure the availability of environment."
"It's very good about DBA job. I love it, I was filled with passion for DBA work."
"I love the daily successes a DBA can enjoy. I hate the fact that the databases HAVE to be available 24/7 and the DBA is always the first to get a call when the Data is not accessed fast enough or is not available at all."
What do you like about working at St. Jude Medical?
"This is a company using cutting edge technoloyies. It's a very demanding place."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"It's a really demanding place. Please make sure you are the expert of what you are doing."
What don't you like about working at St. Jude Medical?
"I don't like the location of the company, not a safe city."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Please allow more communication channels beteen different teams and location."
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
"Great work culture; team work."
What do you like about working at Commerce Energy?
"Great work environment; team work; enjoy working with the team."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"None, but as interviewing for any other companies. I bet some one can find it as a great place to work for."
What don't you like about working at Commerce Energy?
"No future for the company; management changes; no directions on the individual career path."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Nothing really at this point. The company has been bought by another company."
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
"Knights of Columbus was a great place to work."
What do you like about working at Knights of Columbus?
"Nice atomosphere, my co-workers were great to work with and I learned a lot about being a database administrator (self taught)."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"My tip would be to study the company and be yourself during the interview."
What don't you like about working at Knights of Columbus?
"Lack of advancement & training within the company. Need to review their policies."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Provide both training, advancement and opportunities for fellow workers within the organization."
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
"Total 14 yrs of Experience managing mission critical DBs"
What do you like about working at AHMSI?
"Flexibiity to expand beyond one technologyGot good explosure on Data Migration Projectsopportunity to work on ODS"
What don't you like about working at AHMSI?
"Need more Standards in place , There is still scope to have lot of Nice SOPs in place."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Organized and collective efforts. Also need to have some system in place to track Vendor Performance"
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