When you work with me, you get direct access to an expert — no account managers, no juniors, no handoffs.
From emergency response to ongoing support — choose the engagement model that fits your needs.
Database down? Performance crisis? I provide rapid response to get your systems back online.
Comprehensive assessment of your database environment with actionable recommendations.
Deep-dive into slow queries, execution plans, and indexes to dramatically improve performance.
Complex migrations with minimal downtime — version upgrades, platform changes, cloud moves.
Design and implement HA/DR solutions that match your RPO/RTO requirements.
Monthly retainer for continuous database administration — like having a senior DBA on call.
Every engagement follows a structured approach to ensure predictable outcomes.
We discuss your challenges, goals, and environment. I ask questions to understand the full picture.
I analyze your databases, identify root causes, and create a prioritized action plan.
Execute the plan with clear communication, testing at each stage, and rollback options.
Documentation, knowledge transfer, and recommendations for ongoing maintenance.
Whether you're switching platforms, moving to the cloud, or upgrading versions — I handle the complexity.
Cross-platform migrations between different database engines
Move from on-premises to Azure or AWS
Upgrade to the latest version within the same platform
I'm Abhinav — a database consultant with 12+ years of experience keeping production databases fast, available, and out of trouble. I've spent my career deep inside SQL Server and PostgreSQL, solving the kinds of problems that wake teams up at 2 AM.
Before going independent, I worked in enterprise environments managing databases for healthcare, logistics, and financial services companies. I've tuned queries on 45TB+ databases, migrated legacy systems across platforms, and built high-availability architectures that actually hold up under pressure.
I went independent because I kept seeing the same pattern — companies paying for large teams and expensive tools when what they really needed was one experienced person who could diagnose the root cause and fix it. That's what I do. No layers, no handoffs. You talk to me, I fix it.
When I'm not troubleshooting production fires, I write about database internals on this blog and explore new technologies like TimescaleDB. I believe the best DBAs never stop learning — the engine changes, the cloud changes, the problems evolve, and you need to evolve with them.
Outside of work, I'm a father to a curious one-year-old who has her own ideas about what my keyboard is for, and a husband to a wife who makes everything else possible. We love exploring new places together — weekend trips, hidden cafes, wherever the road takes us. It keeps the mind fresh and the perspective wide.
I'm also a reader. Ikigai taught me that purpose lives at the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, and what the world needs — and that's exactly how I think about my work. Deep Work shaped how I approach complex performance problems — distraction-free, focused blocks where the real breakthroughs happen. Atomic Habits reminded me that consistency beats intensity, whether it's blogging, learning PostgreSQL, or building a consulting practice. And The Almanack of Naval Ravikant gave me the conviction to bet on specific knowledge and leverage rather than trading time for money.
Wait stats, execution plans, indexing, query optimization
Cross-platform, cloud, version upgrades — minimal downtime
Always-On AG, replication, DR design and testing
Deep internals knowledge across both platforms
Don't take my word for it — here's what my clients have to say.
Abhinav is one of the most talented SQL Server optimization people I have encountered in my career. He has a genuine drive to continually seek knowledge and improve his understanding of not just SQL Server but other RDBMS platforms as well as cloud native DB PaaS solutions.
Abhinav was a standout DBA with our database team. He provided quality analysis of problems with excellent technical depth for understanding the cause and actionable suggestions. He was essential on numerous critical projects and active operations issues.
I had the pleasure of working with Abhinav on a critical data migration project over Azure Cloud. His deep expertise in Azure cloud data movement, combined with a proactive and collaborative approach, made a significant impact for our project success.
We hired Abhinav as a DBA for a migration project. The post migration performance issues were persistent and challenging — he investigated and induced effective measures by creating indexes and other SQL server adjustments. I highly recommend him.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. I'll review your situation and give you actionable recommendations — no strings attached.