Advait Deo has more than 10 years of experience in database domain, has spent time on many aspects of databases until now, starting from Oracle version 8 until 12c. He mainly focuses on database performance tuning, integrating database with front end application, scripting, and automation. He is currently working as a senior database administrator for (world leader in retail business).

Prior to this book, Advait has reviewed Oracle Database 11g R2 Performance Tuning Cookbook, Packt Publishing (ISBN 1849682607). He also publishes some of his work and learnings on his website at http://avdeo.com.

Eax Melanhovich is 27 and lives in Moscow, Russia. Most people don't know his real name or where he works since Eax is concerned about his privacy. Eax is an author of probably the most popular Russian standalone technical blog eax.me. He is also one of the co-hosts of the popular Russian IT podcast devzen.ru. Eax is an Ubuntu user and a functional programming enthusiast.

Shawn Solomon is a technology veteran with a broad background of experience from more than 20 years of pioneering in various technologies. While working in the ISP, VoIP, educational, open source development, and disaster recovery fields, his skillset has adapted and broadened over the years.