Jeremy Cole

Jeremy Cole is a seasoned professional in the MySQL community, with over 25 years of experience. Based in Seattle, Washington, he has a strong background in database management and engineering. His career highlights include significant roles at companies like Google, Twitter, and Shopify, where he contributed to large-scale MySQL server operations and development.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Jeremy is currently on a personally-funded sabbatical, during which he focuses on volunteering and personal projects. This period includes teaching technology to children, particularly in robotics and electronics.
• Previous Experience:
  • Principal Engineer – Database Platform at Shopify (May 2022 - September 2023)
  • Sr. Staff Production Engineer – Database Platform at Shopify (July 2018 - May 2022)
  • Sr. Systems Engineer at Google (March 2013 - April 2017), where he supported MySQL usage internally and externally.
  • DBA Manager at Twitter (February 2012 - March 2013), managing database teams and overseeing MySQL development.

Contributions and Achievements

Jeremy has been instrumental in operating some of the largest MySQL clusters globally and has developed a custom fork of MySQL. He has been actively involved in the MySQL community since its early days, contributing to documentation and technical resources.

Volunteering

During his sabbatical from April 2017 to July 2018, Jeremy dedicated time to volunteering efforts, receiving recognition such as the Outstanding Volunteer Award from FIRST Nevada in February 2018 for his contributions.

Personal Interests

In addition to his professional work, Jeremy enjoys biking extensively. His commitment to community service and education reflects his passion for technology and teaching.

For more detailed insights into his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile under the username jeremycole.