Tony Salerno
Senior Director
Tony Salerno is the Senior Director for Data Management and Managed Services at XTIVIA. He is responsible for management, development, and sales support of Virtual-DBA and database consulting/staffing services. Tony has a Bachelor of Science/Computer Science Degree from Rutgers University and 26+ years of IT experience. Prior to XTIVIA, he served as the Principal Consultant for Informix Software, Inc. and was a Member of Technical Staff I at Lucent Technologies.
Human Oversight in the Age of Autonomic Databases: Protecting the Data Estate from the “Black Box” Trap
Executive Summary As we move further into 2026, the promise of the “Self-Driving Database” has largely been realized. Autonomic systems, capable of self-tuning, self-healing, and self-provisioning, are now standard in enterprise environments. However, this... read more
Beyond the Handshake: What to Expect During Virtual-DBA Onboarding
SUMMARY: XTIVIA accelerates the Virtual-DBA onboarding process to quickly stabilize client database environments through an immediate technical kickoff and clearly defined service tiers. The onboarding process begins rapidly within 2 to 14 days to establish crucial... read more
Breaking the Legacy Deadlock: A War Story from the Front Lines of Database Modernization
SUMMARY: XTIVIA modernized its 30-year-old Virtual-DBA platform by migrating from IBM Informix to a cost-effective, cloud-optimized PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB. Table of contentsSUMMARY:Why PostgreSQL is the Future of Enterprise DataThe “War Story” Perspective:... read more
The Definitive Guide to IBM Db2 12.1.3: What You Missed in November 2025 and Why It Matters for Your Data Strategy
SUMMARY: The release of IBM Db2 12.1.3 introduces foundational architectural changes that bridge mission-critical transaction processing with Generative AI through native vector capabilities, while simultaneously delivering significant cost reductions via flexible... read more
XTIVIA’s 2024 Virtual-DBA Performance: Hot-Off-The-Presses NPS and CSAT Scores
Okay, we have to tell you—we’re over the moon about these numbers! Our 2024 Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores for Virtual-DBA are just incredible. This year stood out as a true highlight, marking the peak of client sentiment and... read more