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Ariel Abissera

Netanya

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven Infrastructure/Application DBA and Data Engineer with over 12 years of hands-on expertise in managing large-scale, high-performance data platforms. Proven track record in leading database operations, cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipelines, and big data ecosystems. Strong background in MySQL, Vertica, Postgres, Hadoop, and most recently in Trino, BigQuery, Kubernetes, and Terraform as part of a large-scale migration and modernization initiative.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior DBA / DevOps Engineer

Teads (formerly Outbrain)
Netanya
12.2014 - Current
  • Led administration and performance tuning for MySQL, Vertica, and PostgreSQL clusters.
  • Designed and implemented database migrations and upgrades across multiple environments.
  • Architected and executed the data migration from Vertica to BigQuery, including data validation, performance tuning, and schema optimization.
  • Introduced and operated Trino for federated querying across heterogeneous data sources.
  • Developed infrastructure as code using Terraform and managed container orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • Created automation pipelines and monitoring solutions using Jenkins, Bash, and Python.
  • Supported R&D, QA, and Operations teams, ensuring system reliability and data integrity across massive data volumes.
  • Maintained legacy DWH architecture and contributed to the new data platform transformation efforts post-merger.

Infrastructure & Application DBA

WeFi
Tel Aviv-Yafo
08.2011 - 12.2014
  • Deployed and managed high-availability MySQL clusters with replication, backups, and disaster recovery.
  • Oversaw a fleet of over 30 servers with continuous monitoring and performance tuning.
  • Built automated ETL pipelines and performed data integration from MySQL to Exasol.
  • Designed BI data models to support business intelligence and reporting.Setup and configuration of MySQL clusters – replications, backup, recovery, upgrades
  • Manage and maintain more than 30 servers
  • Monitoring and performance tuning
  • Integration from MySQL to Exasol
  • Building automated ETL processes
  • Building BI data models

Data Manager / Tech Lead

eBay
Netanya
02.2007 - 08.2011
  • Developed internal data tools and ETL processes primarily with Talend.
  • Conducted system optimization and implemented automated QA testing.
  • Provided L2/L3 support for production environments and drove system reliability initiatives.

Education

M.A - Information technologies

Bar Ilan University
09.2009

B.A - Banking & Finance

Netanya Academic College
09.2007

Skills

  • Database management: MySQL,Vertica, PostgreSQL, Cassandra
  • Big data technologies: Hadoop, Hive, BigQuery
  • DevOps tools: Jenkins, Terraform, Git
  • Business intelligence: Tableau, Excel
  • Operating systems: Linux (RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu)

Military Service

Observation Team Commander | IDF Intelligence Corps

  • Led a team of 10 soldiers in a sensitive intelligence unit.
  • Held a security clearance and acted as a regional expert in the unit's specialization.

Languages

Hebrew: Native, English: Fluent, French: Conversational

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior DBA / DevOps Engineer

Teads (formerly Outbrain)
12.2014 - Current

Infrastructure & Application DBA

WeFi
08.2011 - 12.2014

Data Manager / Tech Lead

eBay
02.2007 - 08.2011

M.A - Information technologies

Bar Ilan University

B.A - Banking & Finance

Netanya Academic College

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