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Speakers

Chirag Dave

Employers on the program

  1. 2022–2026Amazon Web Services24 talks
Events16
Conferences5
Talks27
Years active2022–2026
Miles between events24,74816 in-person events · 1 country

Appearances by year

201920202021202220232024202520262027
  • AWS re:Invent
  • PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)
  • Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)
  • PG DATA
  • PGDay Chicago

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Nov 30, 2026AWS re:Invent 2026AWS re:Inventcode talkAI agents for PostgreSQL replication and partitioning
as AWS
Recent PostgreSQL releases introduced transformative capabilities for logical replication and partitioning, including filtering, parallel apply, sequence…Show less

Recent PostgreSQL releases introduced transformative capabilities for logical replication and partitioning, including filtering, parallel apply, sequence replication, and improved planning for partition-heavy workloads. These features are powerful, but tuning them for a specific environment remains complex.

Nov 30, 2026AWS re:Invent 2026AWS re:Inventbuilders sessionBuild governed remediation workflows for Aurora database operations
as AWS
AI-powered database intelligence can surface recommendations for Aurora performance issues, but acting on those recommendations safely in production requires…Show less

AI-powered database intelligence can surface recommendations for Aurora performance issues, but acting on those recommendations safely in production requires governance. In this session, build a governed recommendation-to-remediation workflow for Aurora PostgreSQL.

Nov 30, 2026AWS re:Invent 2026AWS re:Inventchalk talkOptimize your Amazon Aurora resources to reduce costs
as AWS

Amazon Aurora is a cloud-native managed relational database that lets you create, manage, and scale your database resources with ease.

Sep 30, 2026Postgres Summit US 2026PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)sponsored talkBecome a PG_STAT_* (Star)
as AWS
This talk explores PostgreSQL's built-in statistics collection system, focusing on the powerful pg_stat_* views. You will learn how to use these views to gain…Show less

This talk explores PostgreSQL's built-in statistics collection system, focusing on the powerful pg_stat_* views. You will learn how to use these views to gain insights into I/O patterns, query execution behavior, and overall resource utilization.

Jun 4, 2026PG DATA 2026PG DATAspeakerBecome a PG_STAT_* (Star)
Dec 1, 2025AWS re:Invent 2025AWS re:InventworkshopAI powered PostgreSQL: Incident detection & MCP integration [REPEAT]
as AWS
In this hands-on workshop, discover how to leverage generative AI to transform PostgreSQL database management through an integrated solution combining incident…Show less

In this hands-on workshop, discover how to leverage generative AI to transform PostgreSQL database management through an integrated solution combining incident detection and response (IDR) with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for performance optimization.

Dec 1, 2025AWS re:Invent 2025AWS re:Inventbuilders sessionImplement hybrid search with Aurora PostgreSQL for MCP retrieval [REPEAT]
as AWS

Model Context Protocol (MCP) shifts the focus from relevance-based retrieval (RAG) to structured, queryable, and context-rich inputs for foundation models.

Dec 1, 2025AWS re:Invent 2025AWS re:Inventchalk talkOptimize your Amazon Aurora resources to reduce costs [REPEAT]
as AWS

Amazon Aurora is a cloud-native managed relational database that lets you create, manage, and scale your database resources with ease.

Dec 1, 2025AWS re:Invent 2025AWS re:Inventchalk talkPlan and execute PostgreSQL version upgrades for Aurora & Amazon RDS
as AWS
Navigating PostgreSQL major version upgrades in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL environments requires careful planning…Show less

Navigating PostgreSQL major version upgrades in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL environments requires careful planning and understanding of available options. This session provides a comprehensive guide to upgrade paths, covering both in-place and replication-based strategies.

Sep 29, 2025PGConf NYC 2025PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)speakerBecoming a PG_STAT_*STAR [Returns]
as AWS
This comprehensive guide explores PostgreSQL's built-in statistics collection system, focusing on the powerful pg_stat views. Learn how to leverage these views…Show less

This comprehensive guide explores PostgreSQL's built-in statistics collection system, focusing on the powerful pg_stat views. Learn how to leverage these views to gain deep insights into database performance, including I/O patterns, query execution statistics, and resource utilization.

Slides
Mar 18, 2025Postgres Conference 2025Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerOpen-Source Advanced Drivers: Streamlining Authentication and Failover for Aurora and RDS PostgreSQL
as AWS
This presentation explores the various options for running PostgreSQL on AWS, with a specific focus on open-source advanced driver technologies and their role…Show less

This presentation explores the various options for running PostgreSQL on AWS, with a specific focus on open-source advanced driver technologies and their role in reducing downtime.

Dec 2, 2024AWS re:Invent 2024AWS re:Inventcode talkDive deep into Amazon Aurora query plan management
as AWS
Do you deal with PostgreSQL query performance–related issues? In this code talk, explore advanced techniques for monitoring query plans in Amazon Aurora…Show less

Do you deal with PostgreSQL query performance–related issues? In this code talk, explore advanced techniques for monitoring query plans in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and maintaining query plan stability using Aurora query plan management.

Dec 2, 2024AWS re:Invent 2024AWS re:InventworkshopGen AI incident detection & response systems with Aurora & Amazon RDS
as AWS

In this workshop, use generative AI to develop an incident detection and response (IDR) system.

Dec 2, 2024AWS re:Invent 2024AWS re:Inventchalk talkOptimize your Amazon Aurora resources to reduce costs [REPEAT]
as AWS

Amazon Aurora is a cloud-native managed relational database offering that lets you create, manage, and scale your database resources with ease.

Sep 30, 2024PGConf NYC 2024PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)speakerBecoming a PG_STAT_* (star)
as AWS

Want to become a PostgreSQL performance monitoring star? Come and explore the world of the PostgreSQL Cumulative Statistics System, a.k.a.

Slides
Apr 26, 2024PGDay Chicago 2024PGDay ChicagospeakerBecoming a PG_STAT_* (star)
as AWS

Want to become a PostgreSQL performance monitoring star? Come and explore the world of the PostgreSQL Cumulative Statistics System, a.k.a.

Slides
Apr 17, 2024Postgres Conference 2024Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerBecoming a PG_STAT_* (star)
as AWS

Want to become a PostgreSQL performance monitoring star? Come and explore the world of the PostgreSQL Cumulative Statistics System, a.k.a.

Apr 17, 2024Postgres Conference 2024Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerPostgreSQL Partitioning: Beyond the obvious
as AWS
Partitioning divides table into smaller parts which helps in improving database performance and scalability. In PostgreSQL there not so obvious reason why you…Show less

Partitioning divides table into smaller parts which helps in improving database performance and scalability. In PostgreSQL there not so obvious reason why you want to partition your table effectively to improve scalability, optimize the performance and management of your database.

Nov 27, 2023AWS re:Invent 2023AWS re:Inventchalk talkBuilding a data platform with Amazon Aurora, Amazon RDS & Kubernetes [REPEAT]
In this chalk talk, learn how you can deploy an Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) cluster, create an Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS DB cluster, and…Show less

In this chalk talk, learn how you can deploy an Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) cluster, create an Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS DB cluster, and integrate them into your workflows to deploy a microservices application.

Nov 27, 2023AWS re:Invent 2023AWS re:Inventchalk talkOptimize your Amazon Aurora resources to reduce costs [REPEAT]

Amazon Aurora is a cloud-native managed relational database offering that lets you create, manage, and scale your database resources with ease.

Oct 3, 2023PGConf NYC 2023PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)speakerDevelop event-driven applications using Amazon Aurora Serverless v2
as AWS
Aurora Serverless v2 is an on-demand, autoscaling configuration for Amazon Aurora. In this talk you will get to know the fundamentals/scaling principles of…Show less

Aurora Serverless v2 is an on-demand, autoscaling configuration for Amazon Aurora. In this talk you will get to know the fundamentals/scaling principles of Serverless v2.

Apr 20, 2023Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2023Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerDeploying Amazon RDS database for applications in Kubernetes
as AWS
Kubernetes is a portable, extensible, open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services. Using the AWS Controller for Kubernetes (ACK)…Show less

Kubernetes is a portable, extensible, open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services. Using the AWS Controller for Kubernetes (ACK) interface, you are able use AWS services directly from Kubernetes.

Apr 20, 2023Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2023Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerImproving the security of your PostgreSQL databases using Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS
as AWS
At AWS, we like to say that security is always job #1. Since Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS are fully managed, AWS takes care of key security tasks like patching,…Show less

At AWS, we like to say that security is always job #1. Since Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS are fully managed, AWS takes care of key security tasks like patching, isolation and security, and more.

Nov 28, 2022AWS re:Invent 2022AWS re:InventworkshopImplement GitOps and manage your Amazon RDS resources using ACK from K8s
as AWS
In this workshop, learn to deploy a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) workflow using GitOps and the AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) service…Show less

In this workshop, learn to deploy a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) workflow using GitOps and the AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) service controller for Amazon RDS on Amazon EKS to create and manage Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 databases effectively. GitOps relies on Git as the single source of truth for declaratively managing containerized infrastructure and application...

Slides
Nov 28, 2022AWS re:Invent 2022AWS re:Inventchalk talkOptimize your Amazon Aurora resources to reduce costs
as AWS
In this chalk talk, learn best practices for Amazon Aurora cost optimization. Gain a deeper understanding of the key Aurora cost dimensions, such as compute,…Show less

In this chalk talk, learn best practices for Amazon Aurora cost optimization. Gain a deeper understanding of the key Aurora cost dimensions, such as compute, storage, I/O, and backups, and discover what mechanisms and optimizations you can apply to reduce costs.

Slides
Sep 22, 2022PGConf NYC 2022PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)speakerMaximize performance and availability with Amazon RDS Multi-AZ
as AWS
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for PostgreSQL and for MySQL now support a new Amazon RDS Multi-AZ deployment option with one primary and two…Show less

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for PostgreSQL and for MySQL now support a new Amazon RDS Multi-AZ deployment option with one primary and two readable standby database (DB) instances across three Availability Zones (AZs).

Apr 7, 2022Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2022Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)speakerManaging extensions in RDS/Aurora
as AWS
Introduction to PostgreSQL extensions available to RDS PostgreSQL and Aurora PostgreSQL. This talk will highlight the use of aws_lambda,…Show less

Introduction to PostgreSQL extensions available to RDS PostgreSQL and Aurora PostgreSQL. This talk will highlight the use of aws_lambda, aws_s3.table_import_from_s3 and aws_s3.query_export_to_s3

Frequent co-speakers

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Shayon Sanyal1112026
Ryan Booz10—2026
Bruce Momjian7—2026
Denis Magda7—2026
Sami Imseih672026
Jim Mlodgenski622026
Claire Giordano6—2026
Gleb Otochkin6—2026
Grant McAlister6—2026
Aditya Samant552026
Aaron Sempf5—2026
Abbas Mooraj5—2026
Abhishek Srivastav5—2026
Adam Hill5—2026
Adnan Bilwani5—2026

Speakers with the same name are merged into one entry, so this page may combine more than one person. Affiliations are shown as each conference listed them.