Database Scaling & Sharding Expert Needed

I'm currently running multiple databases and need a professional to help me with setting up sharding and horizontal scaling to manage large datasets.

Key Tasks:
- **Designing the Sharding Scheme:**
- Assessing the current database structure
- Proposing an effective sharding scheme that fits my data and requirements

- **Implementing Sharding:**
- Setting up the sharded databases
- Ensuring data consistency and integrity across shards

- **Optimizing Query Performance:**
- Identifying bottlenecks in the database performance
- Implementing strategies to optimize query performance and ensure smooth operation

Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in setting up sharding and horizontal scaling in a multi-database environment
- Strong knowledge of SQL and MySQL databases
- Adept at optimizing query performance and database management
- Excellent communication skills to understand and fulfill my specific requirements.