Alkin Tezuysal

Born to Sail, Forced to Work! #author #mysqlcookbook4e #designandmodeling #entrepreneur #mysqlrockstar #oracleacepro ♤ #oraclecontributor

Maltepe, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a passionate and globally recognized leader in open-source databases, with over three decades of experience in database design, management, and innovation. My career has been dedicated to advancing open-source technologies, building scalable infrastructures, and mentoring the next generation of database professionals. Highlights of My Journey: • Most Influential in Database Community 2022 – Honored by The Redgate 100 for contributions to the database field. • *Author of MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition (2022) – A definitive O’Reilly Media resource for MySQL practitioners. • MySQL Rockstar 2023 – Recognized by Oracle’s MySQL Community for leadership and impact. • Author of Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL (2024) – A forthcoming book from Packt on modern database design principles. • Oracle ACE Pro 2025 - Oracle ACE Program My Expertise: I specialize in: • Leading global database operations to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions. • Designing cloud infrastructure tailored to meet the demands of modern applications. • Inspiring teams with strategic leadership and forward-thinking approaches. • Building creative, high-performing teams that thrive on innovation. Giving Back: As an advisor, author, speaker, mentor, and coach, I am committed to empowering individuals and organizations. I love sharing knowledge, collaborating with global teams, and helping businesses leverage the power of open-source databases to stay ahead in a data-driven world. If you’re passionate about databases, open-source technologies, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!

Experience

  • Director of Services at Altinity, Inc.
    Sep 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • EVP - Global Services at ChistaDATA Inc.
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • PlanetScale (Istanbul, Turkey)
    • Solutions Architect
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 · 2 mos

    • Senior Technical Manager
      Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Technical Manager at Percona
    Jul 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Team Manager at Pythian
    Mar 2013 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos