Sr Manager, Data Infrastructure

Database Administration San Francisco, California, United States

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Summary

Throughout my career in the Bay Area, I have focused on building and scaling data platforms that serve as the backbone for global operations. My background is rooted in large-scale data engineering, specifically within environments where stability and precision are the primary baselines for success.

I have over a decade of experience in engineering leadership, currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager. My professional focus has been the architecture and management of high-volume ingestion strategies and PostgreSQL systems. I have spent years leading global teams across the US, UK, and India to deliver infrastructure that remains reliable under extreme load.

Key Professional Milestones:

Infrastructure Reliability: I have a consistent track record of maintaining a 99.99% SLA for uptime. Over a ten-year span, I achieved a level of system stability where the data platform layer was identified as the root cause for a major incident only once.

System Design: Beyond my primary roles, I apply my background in data engineering to personal technical projects, such as developing specialized design software that handles complex geometry and technical precision.

My leadership style is decisive and driving. I believe that engineering teams thrive when they are supported by a technical manager who understands the math and the mechanics, removes friction from the creative process, and prioritizes clear, reliable system design.

Expectations

My expectations for a new role are rooted in how I operate as a professional and a leader. After more than a decade in data infrastructure, I have a very clear understanding of the environments where I am most effective and the standards I hold for my own work and my team.

Technical Integrity and Stability
I expect to work in an environment where technical debt is addressed and stability is a non-negotiable priority. Having maintained a 99.99% SLA for over ten years, I look for a culture that values the discipline required to keep systems running smoothly. I expect the organization to respect the math and the architectural precision necessary to build truly scalable platforms.

Decisive and Direct Leadership
I am a decisive leader who believes in moving projects forward without unnecessary friction. I expect a workplace that values direct communication and clear decision-making. I do my best work when I have the autonomy to support my team through technical challenges and the authority to ensure we are building systems that are both reliable and flexible.

Professional Support and Growth
I expect to be part of a team that acknowledges individual achievements and values the contributions of generational expertise. I am not interested in "ivory tower" management. I want to be in a position where my background in large scale engineering allows me to mentor others and stay close to the technical challenges we are solving together.

Efficiency and Innovation
I seek a role that prioritizes removing the friction that slows down a creative or technical process. Whether I am building software or managing a global engineering team, my goal is to create space for innovation by ensuring the underlying systems and processes are as efficient as possible. I expect to be in an environment that values this "maker" mindset and treats engineering as a craft.