Database Automation Success at the Largest Used Auto Retailer in the U.S.

Case Study: From Manual Scripts to CI/CD

USA

Location

Auto Retail

Industry

30,048

Employees

Automation

RK Service

Product mix: Azure DevOps, Liquibase, SQL Server

Background

A leading U.S. auto retailer with a large national footprint relied on complex, multi-database systems to support its digital operations and customer platforms. However, its database release process was fully manual ... creating friction between development and DBA teams.

Challenge

Manual SQL releases caused slow feedback loops and 3-day turnaround times for even simple database changes. 

Developers submitted SQL scripts to DBAs, who manually reviewed and ran them when time allowed. When failures occurred, Devs had to context-switch, fix errors, and resubmit ... restarting the process. This constant back-and-forth delayed product features and drained productivity across both teams.

Solution

I implemented a fully automated database CI/CD pipeline that validated, linted, and executed SQL scripts automatically.

Developers received instant feedback on syntax and errors, while DBAs retained control through approval gates and audit tracking. The entire process was documented and paired with hands-on training to ensure the team could manage the system independently.

Results
  • 3-Day process reduced to 15 minutes
  • Zero manual DBA intervention during normal releases
  • Developers empowered with real-time validation and faster feedback
  • Improved release quality and consistency across environments
290x Faster Release Cycles

from 3 days to just 15 minutes

3x Productivity Boost 

faster  feedback loop

90% Error Reduction

fewer release failures

RKKoranteng brings automation, agility, and practical learning into one accessible service.

D​atabase Engineering & Automation

Streamline builds, releases, and maintenance with proven DevOps tools and scripts that eliminate manual effort.

Practical Hands-On 
Learning

Train your DBAs and engineers through real-world labs and guided exercises that mirror production challenges.

Agile Transformation for Database Teams

Implement agile workflows, sprint ceremonies, and automation practices that align database work with business delivery.

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Modern Database Work Shouldn't Be This Hard

After years of supporting enterprise-scale databases, I saw talented teams stuck fighting the same battles - slow deployments, manual scripts, and a constant struggle to align database work with agile delivery.

So I built a service model that makes database management simpler, faster, and smarter - combining automation, training, and agile coaching into one powerful solution.

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Measured Results

60%

reduction in deployment time through automation

3x

faster onboarding with hands-on learning

100%

agile adoption across database teams

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