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Giovanni Martinez

Database Administrator | AI-Enabled Database Architect

Ocala, FL • www.iqtoolkit.ai • github.com/gmartinez-dbai • linkedin.com/in/gmartinez-dbai • mastodon.social/@iqtoolkit • gio@iqtoolkit.ai

Professional Summary

Database Administrator with 13+ years of PostgreSQL and open-source database experience, focused on data optimization, AI-driven analysis tools, and large-scale implementation. Creator of iqtoolkit (launched 2025), an AI-powered multi-database analysis platform for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and more.

Demonstrated success deploying databases within Kubernetes and modern cloud-native environments. Experienced in integrating CI/CD, compliance, and automation into database operations, with hands-on coaching of teams in Postgres, Python, and DevOps tooling. Passionate about open-source, privacy-first data solutions, and distributed systems.

Experience

CoverMyMeds (a McKesson business)

Database Administrator (Senior-level scope)

Remote, Ohio, United StatesFebruary 2022 - Present3 years 10 months
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex PostgreSQL performance and stability issues on terabyte-scale production infrastructure
  • Architected and managed Datadog-based monitoring and real-time alerting for PostgreSQL
  • Led database deployments inside Kubernetes, including CloudNativePG tests and Liquibase integration into CI/CD
  • Implemented Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Change Data Capture (CDC) for SQL Server
  • Automated routines using Puppet and Terraform; standardized configuration management
  • Mentored team members in Python, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, DevOps Tools, and Terraform
PostgreSQLSQL ServerKubernetesDockerTerraformLiquibaseDatadogAWSCI/CD

KCF Technologies, Inc.

Senior Database Architect

State College, Pennsylvania, United StatesDecember 2020 - February 20221 year 3 months
  • Monitored PostgreSQL Servers and proactively resolved issues
  • Performed index tuning and query optimization for improved database performance
  • Architected and designed new and existing databases and tables
  • Mentored and trained developers on efficient database/SQL programming techniques
PostgreSQLOLTPAWSDatabase DesignPerformance Tuning

Aspect Software

Platform Operations Engineer / Senior DBA / DBA

Orlando, Florida AreaJune 2016 - December 20204 years 7 months
  • Assisted teams with troubleshooting, tuning, and cluster configurations for Cassandra & PostgreSQL
  • Implemented MongoDB upgrade with zero downtime
  • Automated provisioning and routine tasks using Bash/Python/PowerShell
  • Supported MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server (monitoring, backup, failover, upgrades)
  • Documented infrastructure and best practices
PostgreSQLCassandraMongoDBMySQLSQL ServerAutomation

EDP University of PR

Database and Systems Administrator

Puerto RicoJanuary 2012 - June 20164 years 6 months
  • Provided support to Campus VUE users
  • Developed reports using SQL skills
  • Worked with servers and databases for educational institution
SQL ServerDatabase AdministrationSystems Administration

Technical Expertise

Databases

PostgreSQL (13+ yrs)SQL ServerCassandraMongoDBMySQL

Data Engineering

Apache AirflowArgo WorkflowsDBT (familiar)LiquibaseData pipeline automation

Cloud & Infrastructure

AzureAWSKubernetesDockerTerraformLinodePuppet

Development & AI/ML

PythonSQLBash/ShellFastAPILocal LLM deployment (Ollama)

Security & Compliance

Access controlTransparent Data Encryption (TDE)Change Data Capture (CDC)HIPAASOC 2

Education & Certifications

Master's Degree, Information Security and Assurance

Western Governors University | 2014 - 2015

Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems with Major in Networks

EDP College of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan | 2008 - 2012

Professional Certifications

Cloud & AI

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Microsoft2025

Data Engineering & Orchestration

Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow (Fundamentals & DAG Authoring)
Astronomer2021–2025
Liquibase Certified Practitioner
Liquibase2025
Liquibase Fundamentals
Liquibase2020

Kubernetes & Containers

CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
The Linux Foundation2024 • Expires 2026
CAPA: Certified Argo Project Associate
The Linux Foundation2024 • Expires 2026

Azure Architecture & Administration

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft2023 • Expires 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft2023 • Expires 2026

Programming & Databases

PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Python Institute2024
Apache Cassandra™ 3.x Administrator Associate
DataStax2020
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft2020

Database & Security

MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 - Certified 2016
Microsoft2016
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
EC-Council2015
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council2014

Open Source Projects

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iqtoolkit Analyzer

Founder & Lead Developer

Self-hosted, privacy-first database intelligence platform for PostgreSQL and MongoDB

  • • Open-source (MIT license), container-native, ML-enabled query analyzer
  • • Privacy by design with Ollama local AI (no vendor lock-in)
  • • Multi-database support: PostgreSQL, MongoDB (MySQL/SQL Server roadmapped)
  • • Actively driving AI-powered anomaly detection and user-first experience for operations teams
  • • Complete rebranding from 'slow-query-doctor' to 'iqtoolkit Analyzer' with v0.2.2a1
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Languages

English 🇺🇸

Professional working proficiency

Spanish 🇵🇷

Native or bilingual proficiency

Let's Connect

Interested in database optimization, AI-powered solutions, or contributing to iqtoolkit? Let's connect on LinkedIn or GitHub.