Craig Mullins - Profile and Journalist Details

Find journalists that align with your industry, location and vision. Unlock Craig Mullins's full journalist profile, including location, coverage topics, current employer, biography and preferences. Sign up today and start building journalist relationships that fuel your startup's growth.

Get connected with journalists today
Craig Mullins

Craig Mullins

Verified

Columnist, Database Trends and Applications

Sugar Land

Biography

Craig is president & principal consultant of Mullins Consulting, Inc.and an in-demand author and speaker. He has over three decades of experience in all facets of database systems development including creating and teaching database classes, systems analysis and design, data analysis, database administration, performance management, and data modeling. Craig has worked with Db2 on the mainframe since Version 1 and has experience working with other database technologies including Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle, and IMS. Craig is a professional writer, having authored articles for popular journals and websites including ELNION, Database Trends and Applications, TechTarget, TDAN, Big Data Quarterly, and more. Craig is a frequent presenter at industry events, having spoken about database issues to thousands at conferences including IDUG, SHARE, SSWUG, Data Summit, DAMA Symposium and Oracle World. Craig graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a double major in Computer Science and Economics, and a minor in Mathematics. He was awarded membership in the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.

Final Covers

DB2, DBA , Analytics, SQL, Machine Learning, Database, Data , Big Data, Security , AI, DBMS

Doesn’t Cover

There is nothing I do not cover.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Industries

-

Content

Total articles 89

  • Mainframes, COBOL, and the Future of Legacy Databases

    By Craig Mullins| Database Trends and Applications Verified For decades, mainframes and COBOL-based systems have been the backbone of enterprise computing, powering industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. Despite the rise of modern database technologies and cloud-based solutions, legacy databases remain deeply embedded in mission-critical operations.

    By Craig Mullins · Database Trends and Applications

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Data Lakehouse vs. Data Warehouse: What's the DBA's Role?

    By Craig Mullins| Database Trends and Applications Verified Data lakes and data warehouses are achieving a measure of success in modern data architectures, but the emergence of the data lakehouse offers new challenges and opportunities for database administrators (DBAs). What are the implications for DBAs and their careers? How do their roles evolve as data lakehouse usage expands? Let’s examine the concepts, challenges, and opportunities for DBAs in the era of the data lakehouse.

    By Craig Mullins · Database Trends and Applications

    Mar. 13, 2025

  • COBOL, Mainframes, and the Data Renaissance

    By Craig Mullins| Elnion@ The continued relevance of COBOL and mainframes in modern IT systems proves their on-going resilience and adaptability. Despite decades of predictions about their obsolescence, these systems remain indispensable, particularly in industries that require high-volume, high-transaction processing. As organizations embrace hybrid cloud architectures, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data strategies, COBOL-powered mainframes are evolving rather than disappearing.

    By Craig Mullins · Elnion

    Mar. 12, 2025

As seen in

Company Info

Database Trends and Applications

Medford, New Jersey, United States

'+1 609-654-6266