I optimized the database for a Financial Services company experiencing slow website performance and sluggish transfer times. Upon conducting a detailed analysis, I identified that the root cause was a lack of indexing in the database, leading to slow data retrieval and impacting overall system efficiency. By implementing a strategic indexing solution, I significantly improved website speed and API response times, enhancing the user experience and streamlining financial transactions.

Challenge: The company's website and API were performing poorly, with slow data retrieval impacting customer experience, particularly during peak times. This also affected the efficiency of financial transfers, leading to delays and client dissatisfaction.

Analysis: I conducted a thorough audit of the database, examining query execution times, data retrieval patterns, and system load during peak usage. The analysis revealed that the database tables were not indexed properly, causing delays in processing even basic queries.

Solution: Implemented a comprehensive indexing strategy for the database:

Outcome:

Database: MariaDB

Tools: Query monitoring and optimization tools like

Techniques: Indexing, query optimization, performance monitoring.

Achieved a substantial increase in API speed, resulting in faster financial transactions and improved customer satisfaction.

Enhanced the stability and performance of the company’s web-based services, leading to a better user experience and reduced bounce rates.

Enabled the company to handle larger transaction volumes without degradation in performance.

Proper indexing and database optimization can have a transformative impact on website and API performance, especially for data-intensive financial services.

Regular database performance audits are essential to identify and rectify bottlenecks proactively.