Aqila Zurmalwall

Aqila Zurmalwall is an experienced database administrator and mentor with extensive expertise in various database technologies and environments. Currently serving as a volunteer mentor and life coach at No One Left Behind since May 2022, Aqila is dedicated to guiding new Afghan SIV holders in pursuing careers in IT. Previously, Aqila held the position of Senior Database Administrator at Draper from September 2019 to October 2023, where responsibilities included installing and configuring database servers and overseeing upgrades. Additional roles include serving as a DB2 LUW DBA at Allegiant Air, a Senior Database Administrator at Grange Insurance, and a Database Administrator at Sysco, all of which involved managing and optimizing database performance. Aqila holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors Program degree and a diploma in Human Studies and Computer Programming from the University of Toronto.