Technical Support Engineer with a strong focus on SQL Server, database DevOps, and automation.
I enjoy solving complex problems, building efficient workflows, and experimenting with self-hosted tech.

• 🔭 I’m currently working on:
  Database DevOps, SQL automation, and self-hosted tooling (Unraid, Docker, Home Assistant)

• 🌱 I’m currently learning:
  AI-assisted workflows, LLM integrations, and improving developer productivity pipelines

• 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on:
  Developer tooling, automation projects, and open-source utilities

• 💬 Ask me about:
  SQL Server, Flyway, Redgate tools, Docker, CI/CD, or deep-dive troubleshooting

• 📫 How to reach me:
  LinkedIn | rekirky@gmail.com

• ⚡ Fun fact:
  I automate everything — home, servers, and workflows

• Master of Data Science (MDataSc)
• Graduate Certificate of Data Science (GradCertDataSc)
• Bachelor of Technology/Business – Information Systems, Major in Data Analytics (BBusInfSys)

• 🏠 Home Lab (Unraid, Docker, reverse proxies, Cloudflare tunnels)
• 🤖 AI experiments (Open WebUI, Ollama, workflow automation)
• 🗄️ Database DevOps demos (Flyway, CI/CD pipelines, SQL automation)
• 🔧 Self-hosted tools and infrastructure experiments

• 🏢 Technical Support Engineer @ Redgate (5+ years)
  • SQL Server and database DevOps expertise
  • Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Automation using PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines
  • Supporting Redgate tooling (Flyway, SQL Toolbelt, Monitor, TDM)
  • Collaborating closely with engineering and product teams