Surya Balu

Database Architect with 11+ years of experience designing and managing enterprise databases up to 34 TB, leading Oracle-to-PostgreSQL cloud migrations involving 450+ database objects, and delivering high-performance banking platforms processing millions of transactions daily. Proven track record of architecting high-performance database infrastructure across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL environments, with deep expertise in executing complex legacy-to-cloud migrations on AWS (RDS). Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, driving performance tuning initiatives that drastically reduce processing windows, and delivering robust banking/fintech reconciliation products from scratch.

Database Architect at Teksystems India (2026-03 – Present)

• Extensive Database Architecture role to diagnose and resolve critical database bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and business continuity through proactive performance tuning and root-cause analysis.
• Planned and executed migration of 450+ procedures from Oracle to PostgreSQL for my client (Natwest).
• Developed custom PostgreSQL code for incompatible modules. Extensively worked using PostgreSQL Partitioning, Vacuum tuning, Query planner optimization, performance tuning and WAL logic.
• Developed complex SQL solutions reducing report generation time by 70% and improving business decision-making.

Senior Database Engineer at Intuitive AI (2026-01 – 2026-02)

• Supported the Data Visualization team by delivering complex SQL queries to generate diverse data analysis reports.
• Addressed production issues, conducted comprehensive load testing for the client (Southwire), and performed extensive database monitoring on Enterprise databases.
• Managed the team and led client presentations to ensure clear communication and project alignment.

Technical Lead at Encora Innovations Labs India Pvt Ltd (2023-02 – 2025-12)

• Diagnosed performance bottlenecks across 34 TB production databases supporting 1000+ concurrent users for my client (Wabtec).
• Executed Proactive Performance Tuning utilizing Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), driving deep-dive AWR and ASH report analysis to eliminate critical system bottlenecks.
• Architected Partitioning/ Indexing/ Replication/ High-availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/ DR) strategies improving overall database performance and reducing risk of failure significantly.
• Led End-to-End Database Lifecycle management including Data Modeling, automation, and CI/CD deployment of database objects using Datical [Liquibase], Gitlab and Jenkins.
• Led high performance initiatives by driving load-testing risk mitigation, establishing process best practices, and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams.

Database Architect at M2P Fintech (2021-11 – 2023-02)

• Built and deployed a banking reconciliation platform (end to end) for top-tier banks.
• Processed millions of transactions within minutes using optimized design
• Migrated systems from Oracle to PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Tuned core modules reducing execution time significantly (~1 hour improvement)

Product Engineer at Financial Software Systems (2020-10 – 2021-10)

• Migrated Banking Reconciliation Product from Oracle to PostgreSQL and MySQL, re-engineering 200+ complex stored procedures and functions to optimize database architecture.
• Engineered a Recon Dashboard utilizing Power BI and advanced SQL queries, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate enterprise reporting and data visualization.
• Managed Stakeholder Communications through regular technical presentations and client interactions to align business goals with database deliverables.

Senior System Engineer at Financial Software Systems (2016-06 – 2018-06)

• Developed Core Banking Modules—including Claim/Dispute Search, Registration, and Settlement for NFS, Rupay, AEPS, VISA, UPI, and IBR using Oracle PL/SQL.
• Executed Regulatory & Compliance Updates by implementing GST modifications in Settlement, Cash Tally, and Dispute workflows while managing end-to-end defect analysis.

System Engineer at Infosys Ltd (2011-09 – 2015-01)

• Engineered Oracle PL/SQL Core Entities—including packages, procedures, triggers, and functions—deploying applications via Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).
• Authored & Spearheaded Enterprise Coding Standards rolled out to a 400-peer development team, standardizing technical and functional specifications.
• Managed Version Control & Reporting using Kintana, PVCS, and XML Publisher to streamline database migrations and automate report generation.

B.Tech in Information Technology – Sona College of Technology (2007-05 – 2011-08)