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Raj Patel, BS, DBA, BS, DBA
Senior Database Administrator
Data Expertise
Raj has 15 years of experience in database administration. He focuses on performance tuning and optimization. Raj is employed at a financial services company.
Raj Patel's expertise helps bridge the gap between raw BLS data and the practical realities of database administration careers, ensuring content on DBA Salary serves practicing professionals and career-changers alike.
Review Responsibilities
- Cross-referencing all salary data against original BLS OEWS datasets (SOC 15-1242)
- Validating percentile calculations (P10, P25, P50, P75, P90) for 2025 data
- Auditing cost-of-living adjustments against BEA Regional Price Parities
- Flagging statistical anomalies and suppressed data for disclosure
- Reviewing estimated salary models for cities outside direct BLS survey coverage