Welcome to Postgres Women India monthly newsletter, June 2025.
Welcome to Postgres Women India monthly newsletter, June 2025. We are excited to highlight several key initiatives and events aimed at empowering women in #Data, #AI, and #Postgres ecosystem.
🔥Our Highlights : This month, we’re excited to highlight the latest updates to our website: https://postgreswomen.in/. Each enhancement is the result of thoughtful planning, dedicated effort, and countless hours of work behind the scenes to deliver a better experience to our visitors.
📌 June 21 – PgVizag Meetup #2
Vizag Postgres folks came together again, this time on June 21 . Packed house, powerful talks, and great local connections.
👉 Details & Photos
📌 June 28 –Chennai Meetup at IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation-The Meetup began on a high note with a warm welcome and kickoff by Hari. Lahari Giddi and Keerthi Seetha captivated the audience with their session, “Pushing PostgreSQL to the Edge: My Adventures with MMR and Distributed Setups.” Neeta Goel and Hari Prasad B from Newt Global shared valuable insights in their talk, “Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration: Conquering Performance Challenges.” Wrapping up on a powerful note, Manju S M inspired us to embrace change with her session, “Mindset Reset: Managing Emotions for Professional Growth.”
Postgres Woman of June 2025: Henrietta Dombrovskaya– Link
Rookie of the Month – KAVYA LIKITHA OLETI – Link
👨💻 Upskill Program Sessions:
Week 15: Monitoring & Maintenance- Link
Week 17- Extensions & Customization by Rajesh Madiwale and Sashikanta Pattanaik– Link
Week 18 – Database Migration by Deepak Mahto – Link
🎓 Wrapping Up Soon – Get Ready for What’s Next!
Our current Upskill Program batch is concluding in just two weeks, and we’re thrilled with the journey so far! 🚀
📢 Next Batch Launches August 30th, 2025
We’re gearing up for the next chapter—and this time, we’re making a shift:
💡 The Upskill Program is transitioning from FREE to a PAID format.
Why? To bring you even more curated content, hands-on support, and industry insights to accelerate your PostgreSQL journey—with a touch of AI magic.
👉 Interested? Register early and stay tuned for detailed updates, FAQs, and the payment process. More details here: Upskill Program – Postgres Women India
Let’s level up—together. 💪
Praveena Sivasankar – Sharing insightful articles which are essential for any company.
Navigating Uncertainty as a Startup Founder- Link
Building a Company Culture from Day One – Link
Fundraising at Startups: Storytelling with Substance- Link
From Idea to Traction – Link
Our idea explores the implementation of AI-driven query optimization in PostgreSQL, addressing the limitations of traditional optimization methods in handling modern database complexities. We present an innovative approach using reinforcement learning for automated index selection and query plan optimization. Our system leverages PostgreSQL’s pg_stat_statements for collecting query metrics and employs HypoPG for index simulation, while a neural network model learns optimal indexing strategies from historical query patterns. Through comprehensive testing on various workload scenarios, we will validate the model’s ability to adapt to dynamic query patterns and complex analytical workloads. The research also examines the scalability challenges and practical considerations of implementing AI optimization in production environments.
Our findings establish a foundation for future developments in self-tuning databases while offering immediate practical benefits for PostgreSQL deployments. This work contributes to the broader evolution of database management systems, highlighting the potential of AI in creating more efficient and adaptive query optimization solutions.
This talk provides an introductory overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), exploring key concepts and their application in building intelligent systems. It will highlight the essential AI/ML techniques, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, and discuss practical use cases in modern industries. The session also focuses on how PostgreSQL, with its powerful extensions like PostgresML, TimescaleDB, and PostGIS, supports the development of AI-powered applications. By leveraging PostgreSQL’s ability to handle complex datasets and integrate machine learning models, participants will learn how to build scalable, intelligent solutions directly within the database environment.
Success is a multiplier of Action, External Factors and Destiny.
Out of these three, the only controllable aspect is our action. Again, action is the result of our EQ, IQ, SQ, and WQ (Willingness Quotient) together.
We all want to be successful and keep trying to motivate ourselves with external factors. We read inspirational books, listen to great personalities, and whenever possible upgrade ourselves with more knowledge and the list goes on.
Indeed these are excellent motivators, but in this process, we forget the most important source of energy, YOU!
We read other stories to feel inspired, thinking “I am not enough!”
But, the day we start accepting ourselves, introspect, understand, and align our life purpose with our routine, we find the internal POWER. This is a continuous source of motivation and energy which we need at down moments. When we feel, lonely, stuck and seek help, our inner voice is the greatest companion.
But, how many times do we consciously think about our “Subconscious”?
“Journey to Self” is our structured coaching program where we take back focus from the outside and delve deep inside to find our inner strength. Focusing on self-acceptance and personal growth
I believe everyone has POWER within them!
Let’s be the POWERHOUSE!
Human, AI, and Personalized User Experience for DB Observability: A Composable Approach
Database users across various technical levels are frequently frustrated by the time-consuming and inefficient process of identifying the root causes of issues. This process often involves navigating multiple systems or dashboards, leading to delays in finding solutions and potential downstream impacts on operations.
The challenge is compounded by the varying levels of expertise among users. It is essential to strike the right balance between specialized and generalized experiences. Oversimplification can result in the loss of critical information, while an overwhelming amount of data can alienate certain users.
Developers and designers are constantly navigating these trade-offs to deliver optimal user experiences. The integration of AI introduces an additional layer of complexity. While AI can provide personalized experiences within databases, it is crucial to maintain user trust and transparency in the process.
The concept of personalized composable observability offers a potential solution. By combining the strengths of human expertise, information balance, and AI-driven personalization, we can create intuitive and user-friendly experiences. This approach allows users to tailor their observability tools and workflows to their specific needs and preferences.