Fredson Menezes
São Paulo
Summary
I am a highly accomplished Senior DBRE with over 24 years in IT — including 15+ years in SQL Server administration and 5+ years with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. My expertise lies in applying SRE principles to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance in mission-critical, multi-cloud environments. Key strengths include: Infrastructure as Code & Automation – Terraform, Ansible, Atlantis, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps. Multi-Database Management – SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB. Cloud & Hybrid Expertise – AWS, Azure, on-premises. Observability & Incident Management – Datadog, New Relic, OpsGenie, PagerDuty. High Availability & Resiliency – AlwaysOn, Mirroring, Failover Clustering, Replication. Data Migration & Pipelines – Azure Data Factory, consolidation projects. With a solid foundation in infrastructure, networking, virtualization, and IT governance (ITIL v4, Cobit 5, Scrum), I bring both depth and breadth to database reliability and automation initiatives. Certified Terraform Associate and continuously growing my skills in DevOps, observability, and data engineering.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior DBRE (Database Reliability Engineer)
Stone
02.2021 - Current
- I work as a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) at Stone, focused on ensuring the reliability, availability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical database environments. My mission is to apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to database operations, driving automation, observability, resilient architectures, and operational excellence.
- Key responsibilities and accomplishments included:
- Designed, automated provisioning, scaling, and maintenance cloud database environments using Terraform, Atlantis, and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub.
- Managed both relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, and SQL Server.
- Implemented observability using Datadog and New Relic for proactive monitoring and incident detection.
- Operated in multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) to ensure governance and consistency.
- Built data pipelines with Azure Data Factory to support integrations and data flow.
- Developed strategies for backup, disaster recovery, replication, and data security.
- Optimized performance through query tuning, metric analysis, and continuous improvements.
- Collaborated with development and product teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions.
Senior Database Administrator
Sinqia
05.2018 - 02.2021
- At Sinqia, a leading fintech solutions provider in Latin America, I was responsible for managing and evolving mission-critical, highly sensitive database environments. My work focused on ensuring performance, security, compliance, and high availability in the financial sector.
- Key contributions:
- Administered SQL Server 2008/2012 databases, optimizing performance and reliability.
- Led data migration and consolidation projects, ensuring integrity and seamless integration with ERP and legacy systems.
- Developed procedures, triggers, and views in T-SQL to support business-critical operations.
- Designed and implemented disaster recovery, replication, and backup strategies to strengthen resilience.
- Automated administrative tasks and resolved complex issues using PowerShell and Bash.
Senior Database Administrator
PRODAM-AM
06.2015 - 02.2018
- As a Database Administrator (DBA), I managed and supported multi-platform database environments that were critical to government operations. My experience includes working with Oracle 10g/11g, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. My primary focus was to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing database solutions in accordance with state regulations.
- Key Contributions:
- Implemented and configured database servers for government projects, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
- Optimized performance by developing efficient T-SQL and PL/SQL queries, procedures, and triggers.
- Ensured data resilience and integrity through backup and recovery routines (pg_dump, mysqldump, Oracle RAC, bash).
- Facilitated data migrations and integrations across diverse systems using Oracle external tables.
- Provided secure data access to Business Intelligence (BI) and Big Data teams, enabling effective analytics and decision-making.
Database Administrator
Dealernet
09.2009 - 05.2015
- At Dealernet, a leading provider of ERP solutions for automotive dealerships and manufacturers, I managed mission-critical SQL Server environments, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability across multiple projects.
- Key contributions:
- Developed and supported Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, including data warehouse modeling, SSIS, and SSAS.
- Led SQL performance tuning projects, improving query efficiency in complex environments.
- Managed migrations and data consolidations, integrating ERP data with custom T-SQL scripts.
- Installed and configured Windows Server and SQL Server environments to optimize deployments.
- Implemented backup and recovery strategies, ensuring resilience and disaster readiness.
- Designed optimized procedures, triggers, and functions to enhance application performance.
- Delivered high availability solutions with Mirroring, Log Shipping, and Replication.
- Automated ERP-to-web migration through the Dealernet ETL project, reducing manual work.
- Consolidated advanced reliability data into dashboards and reports (Report Builder), enabling leadership of the AutoBrasil Group to make data-driven decisions.
University Professor
Faculdade Dom Luiz
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Delivered engaging lectures on ITIL, COBIT, and Database Management, enhancing students' understanding of IT frameworks.
- Designed and updated course materials to align with industry trends, ensuring relevant education.
- Mentored students through academic projects, fostering their professional growth and readiness for IT careers.
Information Technology Support Analyst
GRUPO PARVI
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Managed Windows Server environments, ensuring operational continuity across multiple dealership sites.
- Configured and maintained network devices, enhancing the security and efficiency of IT operations.
- Provided IT support through a Service Desk, achieving high user satisfaction and timely incident resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement infrastructure improvements aligned with corporate goals.
Trainee
Organização Silveira de Contabilidade
08.2006 - 08.2006
- Support for end users, and maintenance of computers;
Web Developer
Bee Web
06.2006 - 08.2006
- ASP development of an app for hotels.
Information Technology
Tafith
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Support for end users, and maintenance of computers;
Internship
Prefeitura Municipal de Lauro de Freitas
11.2001 - 11.2003
- Support for end users, and maintenance of computers;
Education
Databases with emphasis on high availability
UNIFACS
01.2015
Oracle Databases
UNIARA
01.2013
Technologist - Computer Networking
UNIFACS
01.2011
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Information Technology
Universidade Salvador
12.2010
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Software Observability
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Database Monitoring
- Database Development
- ETL Tools
- Database Modeling
Websites
Certification
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator 2008 Microsoft
- 04189160
- Issued Aug 2011
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) : Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Microsoft
- Issued Jan 2011
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified Vabro.ai and VMEdu.com (Scrum/Kanban/AI/Business Analysis/OKRs/Six Sigma/Sales and Marketing etc.)
- 631924
- Issued Jun 2018 - Expires Jun 2021
- Big Data Fundamentals 2.0 Data Science Academy
- Scrum Foundations Professional Certificate - SFPC CertiProf
- 51723249
- Issued Nov 2020
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (002) HashiCorp
- Issued Feb 2023 - Expires Feb 2025
- The Cloud Bootcamp The Cloud Bootcamp
- Issued Jan 2021
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior DBRE (Database Reliability Engineer)
Stone
02.2021 - Current
Senior Database Administrator
Sinqia
05.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Database Administrator
PRODAM-AM
06.2015 - 02.2018
University Professor
Faculdade Dom Luiz
03.2014 - 11.2014
Database Administrator
Dealernet
09.2009 - 05.2015
Information Technology Support Analyst
GRUPO PARVI
09.2006 - 09.2009
Trainee
Organização Silveira de Contabilidade
08.2006 - 08.2006
Web Developer
Bee Web
06.2006 - 08.2006
Information Technology
Tafith
06.2004 - 06.2006
Internship
Prefeitura Municipal de Lauro de Freitas
11.2001 - 11.2003
Oracle Databases
UNIARA
Technologist - Computer Networking
UNIFACS
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Information Technology
Universidade Salvador
Databases with emphasis on high availability
UNIFACS
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