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In 1997, Joshua Drake embarked on a pioneering journey in the database world by establishing Command Prompt, Inc, renowned as the longest-standing and original Postgres service provider still in operation. A decade later, he launched the Postgres Conference, which has grown to become the world's largest non-profit event focused on Postgres, celebrating its community and advancements. Further extending his influence in 2008, Joshua initiated United States PostgreSQL, a 501c3 organization aligned with PostgreSQL.Org in the United States. His entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there; in 2018, he co-founded the Intrepidus Vita Life and Leadershipproject alongside Amanda Nystrom, marking another significant milestone in his career. Recently, in 202Joshua, he took a new leap by starting "More than a Refresh," a podcast dedicated to the intricacies of data management and the skilled professionals who navigate this complex field.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
Market Perception of Enterprise Databases and where PostgreSQL stands.
Strength of the PostgreSQL Community:
Strength and impact of the PostgreSQL community.
Building communities (e.g., LinkedIn groups) and driving engagement.
Advice for PostgreSQL Beginners:
Tips and guidance for newcomers to PostgreSQL on how to get started and involved in the community.
PostgreSQL Adoption in Enterprises:
How enterprises are adopting PostgreSQL and the challenges they face.
The role of PostgreSQL in enterprise data strategies and its integration with other data management and analytics tools.
Advice for enterprises considering adopting PostgreSQL and key factors to consider in the decision-making process.
Sharing experiences with disaster recovery and how companies have overcome challenges with Joshua's help.
PostgreSQL in the Current Economy:
Analyzing the impact of inflation and economic slowdown on the tech industry and PostgreSQL as an open-source database.
Future Outlook:
Speculation and predictions about the future trajectory of PostgreSQL and the tech industry.
Where to find Joshua Drake
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/postgres/
Where to find Ajay:
• Newsletter: https://postgresql-blog.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajkpatel/
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In this episode, we cover:
Introduction and What’s More than a Refresh all about
8:23 How PostgreSQL is compared with other enterprise license-based databases like Oracle and Mongo
13:27 The power of community to get help and guidance.
19:12 If you are new to PostgreSQL, what should be your go to Place
27:30 Right way to approach and ask for help in the Community.
37:00 Is cloud-based PostgresQL services really making life easier?
45:28 Horror stories and Mistakes people made in real life
54:00 Sharing the personal stories and passion for life.
59:29 A key message for Life !!
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