PG Down Under show 4 on avoiding mistakes in PostgreSQL with guest Jimmy Angelakos is published!

PG Down Under show 4 on avoiding mistakes in PostgreSQL with guest Jimmy Angelakos is published!

I had the pleasure of recording a new PG Down Under podcast tonight. My guest was Jimmy Angelakos.

With over 25 years of experience in software architecture and a deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Jimmy is a recognized authority in the world of database systems. His career has spanned key roles at industry leaders like 2ndQuadrant and EDB, where he contributed to cutting-edge solutions and open-source advancements.

Background

Jimmy’s journey began with a Computer Science degree from the University of Aberdeen, and since then, he has worked with and significantly contributed to numerous open-source tools. His passion for the PostgreSQL community shines through as an active member of PostgreSQL Europe and a regular contributor to the PostgreSQL project. A sought-after speaker, he shares his insights at conferences and events dedicated to databases and open-source software.

Current Role: Senior Principal Engineer at Deriv
Author: PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Link
Co-author: PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook Link

Jimmy mentioned that you can use the promo code au35ang to get 35% off the price of the PostgreSQL Mistakes book at Manning.

Whether speaking at a conference or architecting mission-critical systems, Jimmy continues to drive excellence in the PostgreSQL and broader software community.

This show

In this show, we drill into how to avoid the most common mistakes and hte most critical mistakes when working with PostgreSQL.

I hope you enjoy listening to it.

You’ll find this show along with all PG Down Under shows here:

PG Down Under Podcast

2025-02-28