Summary
Sam Tsao is a Senior Software Development Manager with 13+ years driving large-scale database and IT operations transformations for global enterprises like Expedia and Microsoft. He builds and scales follow-the-sun teams and automated processes—reducing manual effort, saving hundreds of man-hours annually, and delivering 24x7 support for mission-critical Oracle and SQL estates. A SOX control owner and compliance liaison, Sam blends deep technical expertise in database automation, cloud migrations, and Exadata architectures with disciplined governance and audit-ready processes. He has a track record of re-architecting refresh/cloning workflows to reach 85% automation and leading data center-to-cloud migrations that improved scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. Known for developing “lights-out” operations through monitoring, maintenance automation, and ticket-driven audit workflows, he thrives at the intersection of operational excellence and risk management. Based in Seattle with a BS in Business Administration, Sam pairs technical leadership with a pragmatic focus on measurable business impact.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration at Central Washington University
Chinese, English