David Murphy

Background

About David Murphy

As a seasoned Database Reliability Engineer and cloud strategist, I specialize in designing and optimizing resilient, scalable data infrastructures that empower engineering teams and minimize risk. With over a decade of hands-on experience leading high-impact initiatives—from cloud migrations and MySQL upgrades to disaster recovery overhauls—I bring both technical depth and operational foresight to every project. Currently serving as Principal DBRE at Udemy, I’ve led transformational efforts that cut disaster recovery prep time by 80%, modernized access management through automation, and accelerated key database version upgrades. My track record spans multiple industries and global teams, including leadership roles at Huawei, ServiceNow, and Percona, where I’ve built SWAT teams to solve complex system issues and developed best practices for NoSQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL / MySQL deployments with deep full stack knowledge from networking, the Linux to Application and Database layers. I’m passionate about aligning data architecture with business goals, championing DevOps culture, and mentoring engineers to build high-performance, secure systems. Whether migrating legacy databases to the cloud, implementing security protocols, or advising on platform reliability, I bring a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on expertise to drive sustainable results. Let’s connect if you’re interested in cloud-native transformations, infrastructure resilience, or scaling data systems for growth.