tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post9111799221047078469..comments2023-08-20T03:33:44.741-07:00Comments on Dave's Stuff: Your lack of CMDBA Certification may have cost you a great jobDave Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16737653465494764723noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-38471001301718405922010-02-20T10:18:47.373-08:002010-02-20T10:18:47.373-08:00Can you post this at your site?
I had recently sp...Can you post this at your site?<br /><br />I had recently spoken with my client’s VP of Engineering who is looking for a top hands-on MySQL DBA at the senior, lead or mgmt level. My client company is a rapidly growing, next-generation direct response product company that focuses on creating high-quality branded consumer products marketed through online media channels. My client company develops leading brands within large consumer categories by selling best in class products through a subscription-based model that consumers replenish month after month. The company works with multiple suppliers to create quality products marketed direct to the consumer. The company is located in San Francisco. <br /><br />If you see yourself as a technically competent MySQL DBA who would enjoy working with an exciting startup (they expect to go public in the next few years) and love working with smart and amazingly competent people, please feel free to contact me. Salary ($100 – 130+ plus) benefits and up to $6K+ bonus. <br /><br />You can call 415-461-5845 or email me at<br /><br />mdaglow@daglowconsulting.com<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Marta DaglowUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463963341741789487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-23984996302164172602008-02-05T07:48:00.000-08:002008-02-05T07:48:00.000-08:00Dave,I think MySQL certification depends upon your...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I think MySQL certification depends upon your location. Speaking only for myself, with my own numbers while searching for a MySQL DBA position. I've been a CMDBA for almost a year now. I've had two calls in the last year from recruiters finding my name in the MySQL certified list. I was able to apply to several jobs, and having the certification helped in getting an interview. Out of the four places, two I knew I wasn't a good fit and the other two never filled the position. Seems MySQL is mostly an additional duty for the sysadmin, or developer.<BR/><BR/>I think that's one of the biggest hurdles for MySQL to face - for most companies, MySQL runs fantastic right out of the box, and don't see a need for a dedicated MySQL DBA. For the times a company needs a DBA, they can rent one from Pythian or Proven Scaling. That's far more cost effective than having a fulltime employee.<BR/><BR/>What I've done to help bring recruiters and hiring managers together with MySQL certified people is to start a LinkedIn group. Hopefully that will help as I don't think many recruiters know/can find the certified candidates page that easily from the main www.mysql.com website.Mark Schoonoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790487449006241831noreply@blogger.com