Evaluate and support AI-enabled database technologies, LLM/API integrations, natural-language database interaction, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Oracle AI Database capabilities, Infrastructure/Configuration as Code, and other emerging automation technologies; identify opportunities to improve observability, security, reliability, and operational efficiency. Experience applying DevOps and CI/CD practices to database administration, including Git or similar source control, automated deployments, database scripting, configuration-as-code, testing, approvals, rollback, and change control; strong scripting/automation skills using SQL, PowerShell, Python, Linux shell, and APIs.