Expert level SQL query writing and optimization Advanced performance tuning and indexing strategies Schema design and refactoring legacy databases Normalization/denormalization and advanced database features Defining optimal logic placement (DB vs. BI vs. ETL) Designing scalable architecture for complex analytics Understanding core business metrics and mapping relationships Hands-on experience with Sisense or comparable enterprise BI tools Familiarity with AWS RDS, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, IAM Experience stabilizing legacy data warehouses and refactoring models