From Farm Fields to Data Warehouses: What Physical Work Teaches About System Design
Before I ever sat in front of an Oracle database, I spent years doing physical work. I worked construction jobs where the day ended when the work was done, not when the clock said so. I worked in kitchens where timing and coordination mattered more than titles. I worked as a farm hand and eventually […]
Oracle Performance Tuning as Craft: Thinking Like a Mechanic, Not Just a Developer
I have spent more than two decades working with Oracle databases in healthcare, finance, insurance, and government environments. Over that time, I have held many titles and worked on systems of every size and temperament. One thing has stayed constant. Performance tuning is not just a technical exercise. It is a craft. The best way […]