Not that long ago, database administrators (DBAs) were perceived as purely technical experts. While they played a critical enterprise role, it was primarily behind-the-scenes to ensure the integrity, security, and availability of the database. Today, DBAs are being pulled into the limelight. Corporate data is gold, and DBAs are its stewards. That’s reflected in employment statistics for database administrators and architects, positions projected to grow nine percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. Data is likewise growing at an exponential rate. In fact, ac…