Chirag Dave
Employers on the program
- 2022–2026Amazon Web Services24 talks
Appearances by year
- AWS re:Invent
- PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026)
- Postgres Conference (PostgresConf)
- PG DATA
- PGDay Chicago
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 | AWS re:Invent 2026 | AWS re:Invent | code talk | AI 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 lessRecent 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, 2026 | AWS re:Invent 2026 | AWS re:Invent | builders session | Build 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 lessAI-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, 2026 | AWS re:Invent 2026 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Optimize 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, 2026 | Postgres Summit US 2026 | PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026) | sponsored talk | Become 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 lessThis 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, 2026 | PG DATA 2026 | PG DATA | speaker | Become a PG_STAT_* (Star) | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | AWS re:Invent 2025 | AWS re:Invent | workshop | AI 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 lessIn 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, 2025 | AWS re:Invent 2025 | AWS re:Invent | builders session | Implement 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, 2025 | AWS re:Invent 2025 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Optimize 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, 2025 | AWS re:Invent 2025 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Plan 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 lessNavigating 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, 2025 | PGConf NYC 2025 | PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026) | speaker | Becoming 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 lessThis 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, 2025 | Postgres Conference 2025 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | Open-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 lessThis 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, 2024 | AWS re:Invent 2024 | AWS re:Invent | code talk | Dive 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 lessDo 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, 2024 | AWS re:Invent 2024 | AWS re:Invent | workshop | Gen 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, 2024 | AWS re:Invent 2024 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Optimize 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, 2024 | PGConf NYC 2024 | PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026) | speaker | Becoming 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, 2024 | PGDay Chicago 2024 | PGDay Chicago | speaker | Becoming 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, 2024 | Postgres Conference 2024 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | Becoming 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, 2024 | Postgres Conference 2024 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | PostgreSQL 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 lessPartitioning 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, 2023 | AWS re:Invent 2023 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Building 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 lessIn 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, 2023 | AWS re:Invent 2023 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Optimize 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, 2023 | PGConf NYC 2023 | PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026) | speaker | Develop 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 lessAurora 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, 2023 | Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2023 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | Deploying 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 lessKubernetes 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, 2023 | Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2023 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | Improving 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 lessAt 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, 2022 | AWS re:Invent 2022 | AWS re:Invent | workshop | Implement 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 lessIn 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, 2022 | AWS re:Invent 2022 | AWS re:Invent | chalk talk | Optimize 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 lessIn 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, 2022 | PGConf NYC 2022 | PGConf NYC (Postgres Summit US from 2026) | speaker | Maximize 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 lessAmazon 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, 2022 | Postgres Conference Silicon Valley 2022 | Postgres Conference (PostgresConf) | speaker | Managing 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 lessIntroduction 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
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayon Sanyal | 11 | 1 | 2026 |
| Ryan Booz | 10 | — | 2026 |
| Bruce Momjian | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Denis Magda | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Sami Imseih | 6 | 7 | 2026 |
| Jim Mlodgenski | 6 | 2 | 2026 |
| Claire Giordano | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Gleb Otochkin | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Grant McAlister | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Aditya Samant | 5 | 5 | 2026 |
| Aaron Sempf | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Abbas Mooraj | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Abhishek Srivastav | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Adam Hill | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Adnan Bilwani | 5 | — | 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.