My story might be like that of many Database Administrators. I started off in database development. I have not met too many DBAs that have started right out of school as a DBA, and it seemed normal for the DBA to come from development or infrastructure teams.
Database administration is not necessarily a first technology job because of the vast knowledge that is needed about databases, infrastructure, development, and even the business. Agreed that there are also beginning level DBAs that are part of the team or mentored by someone, and now with some of the technology advancements and features ...
