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David Salvador

Senior IT Systems & Database Specialist  ·  IT Solutions Developer

📍 Mississauga, Ontario  ·  647.899.4821  ·  david.a.salvador@gmail.com

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Core stack
Oracle
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Python
Oracle OCI
Azure
Linux/Unix
Rust
Docker
Terraform
PL/SQL

About

20+ years building and supporting enterprise information systems

Senior IT professional with 20+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise information systems in regulated and mission-critical environments. Oracle Certified Professional with demonstrated expertise in database-driven application development, systems integration, cloud infrastructure, and IT lifecycle management. Experienced consultant to major Ontario utilities and government clients with a track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable information solutions aligned with operational requirements. Strong background in requirement analysis, functional specification development, project delivery, and technical mentoring.

Key Competencies

Information Systems Development & Integration
Requirements Analysis & Functional Specification Writing
Systems Lifecycle Management & Continuous Improvement
Oracle Database (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN) & SQL Server
Cloud Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud (OCI) & Azure
High-Availability, Disaster Recovery & Performance Optimization
ITIL-Aligned Incident, Problem & Change Management
Project Management Support & Technical Leadership
Security & Compliance in Regulated/Government Environments
Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Transfer

Professional Experience

Enterprise consulting, database administration, and technical instruction

Technical Support Specialist (Contract)
May 2026 – Aug 2026
Canada Life – Toronto, Ontario  ·  Infrastructure & Operations
  • Provided technical support within the Infrastructure and Operations team of one of Canada's largest insurance and financial services organizations, with a primary focus on enterprise security operations.
  • Supported secure IT infrastructure operations including incident monitoring, system health checks, and security-related troubleshooting across the enterprise environment.
Senior IT Systems & Database Consultant
2006 – April 2026
DesTech Education and Consulting Ltd. – Ontario, Canada
  • Designed and developed integrated, computer-based information solutions supporting business processes in secure, regulated utility and government environments.
  • Conducted lifecycle evolution of existing information systems: enhancements, reliability/maintainability improvements, and corrective problem resolution.
  • Performed analysis of operational requirements and developed functional specifications for IT solutions encompassing software, databases, hardware, and business process integration.
  • Supported Oracle and SQL Server systems in production environments: monitoring, backup, recovery, performance troubleshooting, and high-availability configuration.
  • Provided project management support coordinating with client IT teams, vendors, and security stakeholders.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge-transfer materials.
  • Acted as consultant and mentor to client technical staff in database administration, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations.
  • Successfully met security screening and compliance requirements for government and regulated clients.
Technical Instructor
2020 – Present
DesTech Education and Consulting Ltd. – Oracle Cloud, Databases, Cybersecurity & AI
  • Delivered instructor-led training in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, and AI/Generative AI enterprise concepts.
  • Mentored technical professionals in database administration, cloud architecture, and IT operations best practices.

Selected Client Engagements

Projects

Recent work, built in the open

ShuttleSCP – open-source SFTP and FTP client
Oct 2026 – Present
shuttlescp.dsalvado.ca  ·  github.com/dsalvado/shuttlescp  ·  Rust · GTK 4 · GitHub Actions · Claude Code
ShuttleSCP resuming an upload: local files on the left, the server's on the right, transfers below
  • Designed and shipped a graphical file-transfer client for Linux, macOS and Windows, inspired by WinSCP: SFTP, SCP and FTP/FTPS, saved sites, SSH keys and agents, and drag-and-drop transfers that can be paused, resumed or stopped file by file.
  • Built with Claude Code as an AI pair programmer: I set the requirements and design, reviewed each change and tested every release on all three platforms. About 22,000 lines of Rust with 149 automated tests; GPL-3.0 licensed.
  • Set up CI/CD in GitHub Actions: lint and tests on every pull request, and a single release tag builds, checks and publishes the Linux AppImage, macOS disk image and Windows installer.
  • Designed a secure self-update: an Ed25519-signed release manifest, SHA-256 checks and an atomic install. Saved passwords stay in each system's keyring (GNOME Keyring, macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager).
Download ShuttleSCP See the code

Read how I built it with Claude Code →

Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials across cloud, database, security, and ITSM

Oracle
  • Oracle Database Administration 2019 — Certified Professional
  • OCI Architect Professional
  • OCI DevOps Professional
  • OCI Security Professional 2025
  • OCI Foundations Associate
  • OCI 2025 Generative AI Professional
  • Oracle AI Vector Search Professional
  • OCI 2025 AI Foundations Associate
Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Azure Data Fundamentals
Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
IT Service Management
  • ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Technical Environment

Tools and technologies I work with

Databases
Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix AIX HP-UX Solaris Windows OpenVMS macOS
Languages & Scripting
SQL PL/SQL T-SQL Python Rust Java JavaScript VB.NET C
Oracle Technologies
RAC Data Guard ASM RMAN OEM/Grid Control GoldenGate Exadata ODA
Cloud Platforms
Oracle OCI Microsoft Azure AWS
Tools & Platforms
Terraform Spring Boot Splunk ServiceNow APIs Docker GitHub Actions GTK 4 Claude Code

Get in Touch

Open to IT Administration, DBA, and Developer opportunities in Ontario and beyond

David Salvador

Senior IT Systems & Database Specialist — 20+ years of enterprise experience

📍 Mississauga, Ontario 📞 647.899.4821 ✉️ david.a.salvador@gmail.com

Recent Learning

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Self-Directed Study — Completed October 2026

The Complete Claude Code & Claude Cowork Masterclass [2026]

Agentic AI development with Anthropic's Claude Code and Claude Cowork platforms — multi-step AI agents, automated workflows, and AI-assisted development tooling. Put to work right away: I built and released ShuttleSCP with Claude Code, and use these skills in my homelab with Docker, Traefik, and self-hosted infrastructure.

Completed · View Course →

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