Keerthi Seetha - Rookie of the Month November 2025
1) Let’s start with you!
Tell us a bit about yourself – your background, current role, and what excites you most in the world of tech.
I’m Keerthi Seetha, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I began my career as a Frontend Developer specializing in React.js for one year, and later transitioned into the PostgreSQL world after joining OpenSource DB, where my journey began around a year ago.
Currently, I’m working as a Software Engineer (DBA) at OpenSource DB, focusing on testing, database administration, monitoring, and Python scripting for automation. I actively participate in PostgreSQL community events such as PUG Hyderabad, PUG Vizag, PWI Chennai, and pgConf India, where I’ve also had the opportunity to deliver talks and share knowledge.
What excites me most about the tech world is the continuous learning, collaboration, and the opportunity to grow and contribute within the open-source community.
2) Why PostgreSQL? What inspired you to explore or switch to PostgreSQL?
At the beginning, I honestly didn’t know what PostgreSQL was. But after I joined OpenSource DB, I was surrounded by people who were very passionate about it, and their enthusiasm quickly influenced me.
As I started working with PostgreSQL, I understood how powerful, reliable, and flexible it is, and how strong the open-source community behind it is. This environment encouraged me to learn more and explore it deeply.
Now, PostgreSQL has become a big part of my professional life, and it’s something I truly enjoy working with and want to keep growing in.
3) What are you working on with PostgreSQL right now?
Share the cool stuff you’re building, learning, or solving using PostgreSQL.
I started by doing QA testing on PostgreSQL, which helped me understand how the database works internally. Now, I’m working as a DBA, focusing on database administration, monitoring, and performance tuning.
I’m also learning and improving my DBA skills — exploring areas like backup and recovery, query optimization, and automation using Python scripting. It’s been a great learning experience, and I really enjoy solving real-world database challenges every day.
4) What’s been your biggest learning or challenge on this journey?
A lesson, mistake, or an aha moment, we’d love to hear about it!
There have been several challenges throughout my journey. One of the biggest was giving my first talk at the PgHyd meetup — I was nervous at first, but it turned out to be a great learning experience and boosted my confidence.
Another memorable moment was my first production task, where I had to set up pgBackRest for backups. Completing it successfully was an “aha” moment for me — it gave me a real sense of accomplishment and confidence in my PostgreSQL journey.
5) Your wisdom to rookies like yourself?
My advice to anyone just starting with PostgreSQL is to keep learning and stay curious. Don’t be afraid to explore, make mistakes, and ask questions — that’s the best way to grow. The PostgreSQL community is very supportive, so take advantage of it and keep improving step by step.
6) Finally, describe your PostgreSQL journey in one word.
Yep, just one!
Amazing & Transformative
7) Who or what has influenced your PostgreSQL learning the most?
A mentor, a community, a course, a project, tell us what or who helped you grow.
My mentor, Hari sir, and my colleagues have played a huge role in my PostgreSQL learning journey. Their guidance, support, and constant encouragement helped me grow both technically and personally. Along with that, my own interest and curiosity about PostgreSQL kept me motivated to keep learning and improving every day ways.
8) What’s one PostgreSQL concept or feature you finally understood and felt proud of?
That lightbulb moment when something clicked, we all have one!
Logical Replication
