About Me

Ravi Sharma

For over 18 years, I've specialized in making data platforms reliable.

Ravi Sharma at his desk with the SQLOptima database engineering blog on screen

Engineering reliable data platforms

As a PostgreSQL and SQL Server specialist, my passion lies in tackling the toughest challenges—from architectural design and day-to-day administration to ensuring rock-solid high availability (HA) and executing massive, zero-downtime migrations.

My career has been built around complex financial and booking platforms, where data correctness isn't optional; it's non-negotiable. I understand the unique pressures of these environments: maintaining perfect uptime, ensuring predictable performance, and managing change with absolute care.

On this blog, I share what I've learned in the trenches—practical advice on optimizing SQL queries, mastering database operations, and finding secure, efficient ways to integrate modern tools like AI while keeping your data governed and trustworthy.