Database Architects

About the Role

Database Architects design, create, and manage databases to ensure data is effectively stored, accessed, and analyzed.

Assess the database needs of an organization and design the architecture accordingly.
Create and maintain data models and database schemas.
Develop database management standards and security protocols.
Optimize database performance through monitoring and tuning.
Implement data backup and recovery processes.
Collaborate with development teams to design database interactions within applications.
Ensure compliance with data storage regulations and best practices.

David DeWitt – A prominent computer scientist known for his work in database management and his contributions to data warehousing.
Michael Stonebraker – A recipient of the Turing Award for founding multiple influential database systems, including PostgreSQL.

Database System Concepts
A comprehensive textbook on database management systems, covering various database concepts and implementations.
The Data Warehouse Toolkit
A resource focusing on data warehousing, providing practical guidelines for architecture and design.
Database Design Blog
A blog that offers insights, tips, and trends on database design best practices.
Data Skeptic Podcast
A podcast discussing data science, databases, and related technologies, featuring expert interviews and industry analysis.