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Helping organizations modernize SQL Server operations through automation, standards, and leadership.

Hi, I’m Brendan McCaffrey.

I’m a seasoned Database Administrator with over 16 years of experience working in enterprise environments. Since 2012, I’ve specialized in SQL Server (after three years working with Oracle). I’ve built a reputation for solving complex database challenges, from tuning truly painful SQL queries to supporting 400+ mission-critical SQL Server instances handling 2,000+ batch requests per second with 24×7 uptime.

Since 2020, I’ve also managed and mentored DBA teams, balancing hands-on technical work with leadership. I take pride in building teams that are not only highly skilled, but also collaborative, curious, and focused on delivering reliable database solutions for the business.

My tech career began in 2008 as a Network Administrator. I originally earned my MCSE and CCNA, certain networking or server administration was my long-term path. But supporting a business-critical application drew me into Oracle, and later SQL Server, and before long I was writing and troubleshooting SQL. That spark turned into a career-defining passion for databases, and I’ve never looked back.

What drives me today is leading teams, keeping critical systems secure and performant, and always learning as technology evolves.

Outside of work, I enjoy pushing myself in fitness challenges, spending time with my family, and staying engaged in my local community. Most recently you could have found me on a 12-man relay team running 206 miles in the Blue Ridge Relay.

Curious to learn more? Check out my latest blog posts.