About

Varun Dhawan is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, with a wealth of experience in the realm of relational databases, particularly focusing on Azure PostgreSQL. With over 20 years of expertise in enterprise database systems, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle, Varun brings a comprehensive understanding of diverse database technologies to his role.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Varun held pivotal positions at Target Corp. as a DevOps engineer and at McKinsey as an Database SRE, honing his skills in Data Platforms, Observability, Database-as-a-Service, and Cloud platform. Alongside his professional commitments, Varun passionately shares his knowledge through his insightful blog. You can explore his writing on his personal blog http://data-nerd.blog and team blog https://aka.ms/azurepostgresblog.


Varun Dhawan has presented the following presentations

    Varun Dhawan Elevate Your PostgreSQL Experience in the Cloud with Azure Database for PostgreSQL at Postgres Conference 2024

    presented by Varun Dhawan

    In a rapidly evolving digital landscape; choosing the right managed service for your PostgreSQL database is crucial. Azure Database for PostgreSQL stands out as a leading option; offering a blend of High Performance; Reliability; Security; and advanced features. This session delves into what sets Azure Database for PostgreSQL apart as a compelling choice for hosting PostgreSQL databases. We wil...

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    Thu 18 2024
    Varun Dhawan Building GENAI Applications with OpenAI and PostgreSQL at Postgres Conference 2024

    presented by Varun Dhawan

    Join this session to learn how to use PostgreSQL and OpenAI together to make smart AI applications. In this session, you will gain practical experience in configuring, and integrating OpenAI with PostgreSQL to create cutting-edge AI applications. We'll cover everything in two main parts:

    Module 1: Setting Up and Starting Development

    • Learn how to get PostgreSQL ready for use, includi...
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    Fri 19 2024 Dev