PostgreSQL Mastery for Working Professionals
Build 4 Production Banking Apps • Master Cloud Deployment • Scale to 100K TPS
What You'll Build & Master
4 complete banking applications - 3 instructor projects + 1 you build yourself
ProductionDB
Core DBA Foundation
- E-commerce database operations
- Patroni for automatic failover
- pgBackRest enterprise backups
- ora2pg (Oracle → PostgreSQL)
- AWS RDS & Aurora deployment
- Pgpool-II load balancing
- PgBouncer connection pooling
- Streaming & logical replication
BankForge Core
~100 Files Production Code
- Complete banking application
- Admin dashboard & analytics
- Performance Lab: 6 index types
- Query optimization techniques
- Partition strategies
- Production code patterns
BankForge-DBA-Operations
Hands-On DBA Labs
- Stored procedures demo
- Triggers lab (audit, validation)
- VACUUM/ANALYZE monitoring
- Bloat detection & remediation
- Database health dashboards
- Maintenance automation
BankForge-AI
AI/ML Banking
- pgvector integration
- AI-powered banking chatbot
- Fraud detection with ML
- Transaction similarity search
- FAQ embeddings (OpenAI)
- Real-time ML inference
SampleBank
Tracks 2 & 3 Only
- Build complete banking app
- Spring Boot + PostgreSQL
- Deploy to AWS (Terraform)
- Prometheus + Grafana monitoring
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Enterprise security
Who Is This For?
Choose the track that matches your experience and career goals
Track 1: Core Operations
Target: ₹18-30 LPA
You should choose Track 1 if:
- You want to understand how PostgreSQL works in production
- You want reference code to learn from (4 production projects)
- You're not ready to build applications yet (study-only track)
- You want to understand HA, backups, migrations, pooling
- You want a lower-cost entry point
Ideal for: DBAs from other databases (Oracle, MySQL), engineers wanting production PostgreSQL understanding
Track 2: Production DBRE
Target: ₹30-45 LPA
You should choose Track 2 if:
- You want hands-on building experience
- You need cloud deployment skills (AWS + Terraform)
- You want to set up production monitoring & CI/CD
- You're targeting Senior/Lead DBA roles
- You can invest 15-20 hours/week for 12 weeks
What makes Track 2 special: You BUILD SampleBank from scratch, deploy to AWS, set up Grafana dashboards, complete CI/CD pipeline - portfolio project for interviews!
Track 3: Staff DBRE Mastery
Target: ₹50-65 LPA
You should choose Track 3 if:
- You want to own PostgreSQL platforms, not just operate them
- You need to scale to 100K+ TPS
- You want to lead teams and influence architecture
- You're targeting DBRE/Staff/Principal Engineer positions
- You're committed to 22 weeks of intensive learning
What makes Track 3 special: Everything from Track 2 PLUS 125 automation scripts, K8s deployment, system design, career coaching - complete transformation to Staff Engineer!
Your Learning Journey
Choose the path that matches your experience and career goals
TRACK 1: Core Operations
What You Get:
- ProductionDB (e-commerce DBA operations)
- 3 BankForge projects to study (~100 files code)
- Backup, HA, replication, migrations
- Patroni, Pgpool, PgBouncer, ora2pg, pgBackRest
- CloudFormation & AWS Console basics
What You Do:
- STUDY production code (no building)
- Learn DBA operations & best practices
- See demo of Grafana monitoring
- Understand PostgreSQL production patterns
TRACK 2: Production DBRE
Everything from Track 1 PLUS:
What You Build:
- BUILD SampleBank banking app (Spring Boot + PostgreSQL)
- Deploy to AWS using Terraform
- Set up Prometheus + Grafana monitoring dashboards
- Implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Configure enterprise security & backups
- HA troubleshooting & incident response
What You Learn:
- Cloud deployment (AWS RDS, Aurora)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Git workflows & version control
- Production troubleshooting techniques
TRACK 3: Staff DBRE Mastery
Everything from Track 2 PLUS:
Advanced Mastery:
- 125 automation scripts (Python + Shell)
- PostgreSQL internals (MVCC, WAL) + C extensions
- Zero-downtime migrations for billion-row tables
- Scale to 100K+ TPS (PgBouncer + Citus sharding)
- Team leadership (runbooks, CAB processes)
- Kubernetes deployment (StatefulSets, Operators)
- FinOps: 40% cost reduction strategies
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture
- System design (20+ real-world case studies)
- Polyglot persistence (Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch)
- Career capstone (portfolio, resume, interviews)
Track Comparison
Quick comparison of what you'll achieve in each track
| What You'll Achieve | Track 1 Core Ops (3-7 yrs) |
Track 2 Production DBRE (5-9 yrs) |
Track 3 Staff DBRE (7+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Mode | 📚 Study production code | 👨💻 Build & deploy apps | 🏗️ Build + Scale + Lead |
| Production Skills (Backup, HA, Replication, Patroni, Pgpool, PgBouncer, ora2pg) |
⚠️ Demo & theory | ✅ Hands-on setup + Troubleshooting |
✅ Production mastery + Design & tuning |
| Cloud & DevOps | ⚠️ CloudFormation, Console basics |
✅ AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Git |
✅ Everything + Kubernetes + Infrastructure mastery |
| Monitoring (Prometheus + Grafana) |
⚠️ Demo only | ✅ Full setup + Custom dashboards |
✅ Production observability + Alerting strategies |
| Automation | ❌ None | ⚠️ Basic scripting | ✅ 125 production scripts |
| Scaling Expertise | ❌ Not covered | ⚠️ Standard optimization | ✅ 100K TPS + Architecture |
| Career Support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Portfolio + Interview prep |
| Time Investment | 4-6 weeks | 12 weeks | 22 weeks |
| Target Outcome | ₹18-30 LPA Mid-level DBA |
₹30-45 LPA Senior/Lead DBA |
₹50-65 LPA Staff DBRE |
Choose Your Career Track
All tracks include ProductionDB + 3 BankForge projects
Track 1
Core Operations
Perfect for: Mid-level DBAs (3-7 years)
Target: ₹18-30 LPA
Track 2
Production DBRE
Perfect for: Senior DBAs (5-9 years)
Target: ₹30-45 LPA
Track 3
Staff DBRE
Perfect for: DBREs (7+ years)
Target: ₹50-65 LPA
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a working professional. Can I complete this while working full-time?
Absolutely! Our courses are designed for working professionals. Track 2 takes 12 weeks at 15-20 hours/week (weekends). Track 3 takes 22 weeks. You can study evenings and weekends while continuing your current job.
Do all tracks include the 3 BankForge projects?
YES! Even Track 1 (₹20K) includes all 3 BankForge projects as instructor demonstrations: BankForge Core (~100 files), BankForge-DBA-Operations, and BankForge-AI. These are worth ₹15-20K alone and included in every track!
I have 5 years of PostgreSQL experience. Which track?
Track 2 (Senior DBAs, 5-9 years). You'll build SampleBank hands-on, deploy to AWS, set up production monitoring, and master cloud operations. Perfect for moving from mid-level to senior/lead roles.
What's the difference between Track 1 and Track 2?
Track 1: You STUDY 4 production projects (ProductionDB + 3 BankForge) as reference code. No building.
Track 2: Everything in Track 1 PLUS you BUILD SampleBank yourself, deploy to AWS, set up monitoring, CI/CD, security. Hands-on experience with portfolio project!
Why does Track 1 NOT include HA troubleshooting if it includes HA configuration?
Track 1 teaches you how to SET UP HA (Patroni, replication). Track 2 & 3 teach you how to TROUBLESHOOT when HA fails at 2 AM. Troubleshooting requires hands-on incident simulation which Track 1 doesn't include.
I'm an Oracle DBA for 6 years. Which track should I take?
Track 2 (Senior DBAs). All tracks include ora2pg (Oracle → PostgreSQL migration), but Track 2 gives you hands-on cloud deployment and modern DBA workflows. Perfect for Oracle → PostgreSQL transitions.
Is Track 3 worth ₹20K more than Track 2?
For working professionals earning ₹35-50 LPA: YES! Track 3 includes advanced mastery (automation, K8s, 100K TPS, system design, career coaching). The salary jump from Senior (₹40L) to Staff (₹55-60L) is ₹15-20L/year. ₹55K investment pays for itself in 1-2 months of extra salary.
What's the difference between DBA and DBRE?
DBA: Operates databases, handles backups, monitors performance, responds to incidents.
DBRE: Owns database platforms, builds automation, designs for scale, prevents incidents, leads teams.
Track 3 trains you for DBRE/Staff Engineer roles.
Do you offer payment plans or EMI?
Yes! Track 1: 2 installments (₹10K x 2) | Track 2: 3 installments (₹12K x 3) | Track 3: 4 installments (₹14K x 4). Contact us for EMI details.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes! 30-day full refund, no questions asked. If you're not satisfied after the first month, we'll refund 100%.
What's included in the Career Capstone (Track 3)?
Career Capstone includes: Professional portfolio creation (GitHub showcase), Resume optimization with quantified achievements, Interview preparation (behavioral + technical), Salary negotiation strategies for Staff+ roles, Career advancement roadmap, and LinkedIn optimization.
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Limited launch pricing won't last
⏰ Launch Pricing Deadline
Track 2: ₹35,000 → ₹40,000 (after 30 students)
Track 3: ₹55,000 → ₹60,000 (after 50 students)
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