
Nader Sharara
Nader is a database administrator & architect with over 15 years of experience in database management and architecture. He has broad knowledge and experience in relational, NoSQL, cloud databases and data warehouse systems, with more speciality in Microsoft SQL Server.
During his database journey, Nader played different roles from database administration & engineering for managing, optimizing and automating database platforms and solutions for on-premises and cloud environments, to database architecture for building relational and NoSQL data models and cloud database services and solutions.
He also spent part of his career working as a database engineering manager, managing database engineering teams running different database systems and platforms for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Currently, Nader focuses on building cloud-managed, containerized database services on Kubernetes, creating scalable and resilient data solutions for modern applications.
He usually share his knowledge on SQLSpark (https://www.sqlspark.com/) and posts code examples on GitHub (https://github.com/NaderSH)
Nader Sharara's Sessions
Architecting the Cloud: How We Build a SQL Server PaaS at ScaleSQLBits 2026
Move from consumer to provider! Go behind the scenes to see how we architect, automate, and deliver a SQL Server Managed Service at scale. Learn about Control Planes, multi-tenancy, and "Day 2" automation for massive estates.
Next-Gen High Availability with Contained Availability GroupsSQLBits 2026
Master Contained Availability Groups: the architecture that removes object dependency pains. This deep dive covers setup, disaster recovery, and what’s new in SQL Server 2025.
The Accidental Manager: Building and Leading High-Performance Database TeamsSQLBits 2026
Leading DBAs is hard! Discover specific strategies for managing data teams: handling burnout, hiring niche talent, creating psychological safety, and balancing operational toil with innovation. Perfect for new leads and aspiring managers.