Casey Chevalier
Cloud Database Engineer / Senior Database Administrator
I design and operate production database platforms in AWS (RDS/EC2) for PostgreSQL and SQL Server, focused on reliability, migrations, and operational excellence.
Selected Wins
- Own AWS production database platforms (RDS and EC2) supporting 300+ PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across 70+ servers with 24/7 availability.
- Led on-prem Oracle and SQL Server migrations to AWS cloud platforms (40+ databases across 30+ servers), protecting data integrity, performance, and service continuity.
- Owned database reliability and incident response for mission-critical workloads, maintaining 99.9%+ uptime during incidents and emergency outages.
- Managed quarterly patching and lifecycle enhancements across 300+ databases aligned to application team requirements.
Work Experience
Senior Database Administrator
- Design, operate, and own AWS production database platforms (RDS and EC2) supporting 300+ PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across 70+ servers with 24/7 availability.
- Engineer and lead migrations from on-prem Oracle and SQL Server databases to AWS cloud platforms (40+ databases across 30+ servers).
- Lead on-call response for database incidents and emergency outages, maintaining 99.9%+ uptime while restoring service and protecting availability targets.
- Manage installations, enhancements, and quarterly patching across 300+ databases based on application team requirements.
- Oversee database security and access controls across development, UAT, and production environments.
- Mentor developers, project managers, and directors on database standards, best practices, and operational readiness.
Database Administrator
- Managed large-scale production environments with 1,300+ SQL Server and 30 Oracle databases supporting financial services operations.
- Monitored performance and capacity, configured replication, and maintained backup and recovery workflows.
- Implemented monitoring and alerting using AppDynamics and SolarWinds.
- Documented operational procedures and runbooks to standardize database support.
Associate Database Administrator
- Supported SQL Server and Oracle environments, including SSRS reporting, SSIS pipelines, and production operations.
- Partnered with server, network, and application teams on database builds, changes, and incident resolution.
Application Developer
- Tested, supported, and enhanced in-house web applications in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
Cloud & Database Platform Initiatives
DBA Cloud Monitoring Tools (2025)
- Modernized in-house DBA auditing/monitoring across 300+ databases, integrating SolarWinds, AppDynamics, and BeyondTrust Password Safe.
- Streamlined day-to-day operations for a 5-person DBA team through standardization, visibility improvements, and cleaner operational workflows.
AWS Database Conversions (2022)
- Led migration of 40+ on-prem databases across 30+ servers to AWS RDS and EC2.
- Partnered with application development teams to modernize infrastructure while maintaining reliability and performance.
SQL Server 2008 Upgrade (2021)
- Coordinated migration of 20+ legacy SQL Server instances ahead of end-of-support deadlines.
- Partnered with 5+ application teams to execute zero-downtime transitions and reduce upgrade risk.
Skills
Cloud / Ops
AWS (RDS/EC2), monitoring/alerting, incident response, automation
Databases
PostgreSQL, SQL Server, performance tuning, HA/DR, backup & recovery
Tooling
Git, Shell Scripting (PowerShell + Bash), CI/CD
Education & Recognition
B.S. Computer Science — University of Colorado
EMPV Award (11×) • Empower
Going the Extra Mile Award (8×) • CoBank