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February 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Can you describe a time when you had to optimize a database query and what steps you took to identify and resolve the performance issue?

In my previous role, I encountered a query that was taking over 30 seconds to execute. I analyzed the execution plan, identified missing indexes, and optimized the query structure, which…

Debasis Bhattacharjee

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📅 Feb 16, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

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Can you describe a time when you had to optimize a database query and what steps you took to identify and resolve the performance issue?

COVER // CAN YOU DESCRIBE A TIME WHEN YOU HAD TO OPTIMIZE A DATABASE QUERY AND WHAT STEPS YOU TOOK TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE THE PERFORMANCE ISSUE?

In my previous role, I encountered a query that was taking over 30 seconds to execute. I analyzed the execution plan, identified missing indexes, and optimized the query structure, which reduced execution time to under 2 seconds.

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