About the Authors

Prashanth Jayaram brings 18 years of experience in Product Design, Data Engineering, Automation, and Data Science. He excels in crafting robust solutions and extracting insights from data across the fields of data engineering and science.

He is passionate about sharing knowledge and have written extensively on a wide range of topics. He has authored and published over 500 articles, covering areas such as SQL, NoSQL, PowerShell, Python, SQL on Linux, SQL on Azure, SQL on AWS, MongoDB, Graph Database, Ansible, and Azure DevOps.

The core of his professional journey revolves around the design and implementation of innovative database solutions. He had the privilege of immersing himself in cutting-edge Next-Gen database technologies, continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the database domain.

His unwavering commitment to the SQL Server community has not gone unnoticed. He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the “ABOVE and BEYOND”recognition, underlining his exceptional contributions. In 2018, he was bestowed with the distinguished title of “Best SQL Author,” a testament to his impact on the SQL Server world.

His contributions extend beyond articles to the realm of book authorship. His books are comprehensive resources for those seeking knowledge and expertise in these domains.

Rajendra Gupta is a distinguished Technical Architect and Database Consultant, boasting an impressive 17-year track record of immersive involvement in the realm of database technologies. With a remarkable accolade to his name, Rajendra has clinched the esteemed Best Author of the Year award from SQLShack not once, but thrice consecutively.

An authoritative figure in the field, Rajendra has authored an extensive collection of over 600+ articles on SQLSHACK, MSSQLTIPS, QUEST, DZONE, and CodingSight that span across the expansive domains of SQL Server, Azure, MySQL, Linux, Power BI, Performance Tuning, AWS/Amazon RDS, Git, and various related technologies. His insightful compositions have garnered an impressive readership, with over 15 million avid readers engaging with his content to date.

He has authored an extensive body of work, comprising more than 600 articles published on well-regarded platforms such as SQLSHACK, MSSQLTIPS, QUEST, DZONE, and CodingSight.

These articles cover a wide array of subjects, including SQL Server, Azure, MySQL, Linux, Power BI, Performance Tuning, AWS/Amazon RDS, Git, and various other related technologies.

He has consistently demonstrated his expertise by receiving the prestigious Best Author of the Year award from SQLShack for three consecutive years, reflecting his exceptional contributions to the industry.

His comprehensive knowledge and insightful writings have not only benefited professionals in the field but have also earned a substantial and ever-growing readership. His contributions extend beyond articles to the realm of book authorship.