Jonah Harris
Co-Founder at NEXTGRES
Jonah is a long-time developer focused on database internals, high-performance systems, compatibility methods, network protocols, and near-real-time machine learning optimizations. He specializes in data structures, algorithms, and software optimization. In addition to being a recognized expert in Oracle Database, he is also a longstanding PostgreSQL contributor who has served as the CTO of MariaDB (NYSE) and The Meet Group (NASDAQ), and was a founding engineer at EnterpriseDB.
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In the world of tech, expertise is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in communicating effectively - whether it’s explaining complex systems to leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams, or presenting insights to external stakeholders. Miscommunication can lead to missed opportunities, frustrated teams, and stalled projects. In this talk, we’ll explore the art of masterin...
Mar 20 2025
The Future of MySQL is Postgres
Simplifying Migrations by Reimagining MySQL as a PostgreSQL Extension
Syntax discrepancies. Data type mismatches. Application rewrites. These daunting pain points are faced by every developer and DBA considering a migration between database vendors. In this session, we'll dive into a revolutionary PostgreSQL extension that directly addresses these challenges, positioning PostgreSQL as the future of MySQL.
Much like AWS Babelfish for SQL Server, this extension ...
Apr 19 2024