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Nithinreddy Burgula
Nithinreddy Burgula is a seasoned database administrator specializing in MongoDB and SQL Server environments. In his current role, he ensures the stability, security, and scalability of critical data systems across Windows and Linux platforms. His expertise includes configuring high-availability solutions—such as replica sets, replication, mirroring, and AlwaysOn Availability Groups—as well as implementing robust security measures (SSL, LDAP, SCRAM-SHA). Nithinreddy excels at performance tuning highly transactional databases, optimizing sharding strategies, and orchestrating disaster recovery drills. He designs and automates backup processes with Ops Manager, deploys config servers across multiple MongoDB versions, and encrypts data at rest using WiredTiger. Additionally, he manages end-to-end SQL Server operations, from installing and upgrading instances to fine-tuning indexes and implementing failover clustering. A collaborative communicator, he partners with cross-functional teams to align data infrastructures with business needs, maintains comprehensive technical documentation, and proactively monitors system health to prevent downtime.
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