Summary
Ryan Labrador is a seasoned Database Administrator with a decade of IT experience and over eight years focused on optimizing large-scale Microsoft SQL Server environments. Based in Jacksonville, he has managed more than 1,000 servers and 36,000+ databases, leading migrations from FCIs to Always On Availability Groups and implementing AES256 TDE and column-level encryption for robust data protection. He automates disaster recovery and deployment workflows with PowerShell, eliminating planned downtime through scripted multi-cluster procedures and Geo-Clustering with log shipping. Comfortable on-call and in high-pressure incidents, Ryan pairs hands-on troubleshooting and hardware/network skills with clear documentation to ensure repeatable, auditable operations. He’s passionate about continuous learning and bringing practical, efficiency-driven solutions to complex database challenges.
10 years of coding experience
High School, High School at Cardinal Newman High School
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science at University of South Carolina
English