Vivek Singh
Principal Database Specialist PostgreSQL at AWS
Vivek Singh is a Principal Database Specialist with AWS focusing on Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL engines. He works with enterprise customers providing technical assistance on PostgreSQL operational performance and sharing database best practices. He has over 17 years of experience in open source database solutions, and enjoys working with customers to help design, deploy, and optimize relational database workloads on AWS.
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Past presentations
PostgreSQL 17 & 18: The Ground-Breaking Features You Can't Ignore
Unleashing Next-Gen Database Innovation: A Deep Dive into PostgreSQL's Revolutionary 17 & 18 Releases
PostgreSQL 17 and 18 represent significant milestones in the evolution of this robust open-source database system. PostgreSQL 17 introduces groundbreaking features including MERGE command enhancements, improved logical replication performance, and advanced row-level security capabilities. Notable additions include the implementation of SQL/JSON constructors, parallel query improvements, and enh...
Apr 5 2025
From Text to Meaning: pgvector Revolutionizes PostgreSQL Search
Learn about pgvector capabilities to enhance your semantic search
Dive into the cutting-edge world of semantic search with pgvector, the game-changing extension for PostgreSQL. This session explores how pgvector transforms traditional text-based queries into powerful, meaning-driven searches. Learn to harness vector embeddings to capture the essence of your data, enabling nuanced similarity comparisons and context-aware results. We'll demonstrate practical im...
Mar 21 2025
End Of Life Is not the End: Fearless PostgreSQL Upgrades
Learn about PostgreSQL end-of-life policies, and best operational practices to deal with it.
PostgreSQL End of Life (EOL) policy ensures database performance and feature improvements, but presents challenges for users navigating upgrades. Ignoring EOL deadlines can expose organizations to security vulnerabilities, performance degradation, and compliance risks. This session provides a comprehensive guide to navigating PostgreSQL upgrades with confidence. We will delve into the potential...
Mar 20 2025