Ibrar Ahmed is a Principal Engineer at pgEdge with over 17 years of specialized experience in PostgreSQL core development. pgEdge is a provider of fully distributed Postgres. With a profound passion for database systems and a deep commitment to advancing PostgreSQL, Ibrar has consistently contributed to the community through performance enhancements, feature implementations, and optimizations that elevate this powerful open-source database.

Throughout his career, Ibrar has excelled in analyzing and optimizing database performance, ensuring efficient query execution, and resolving complex performance bottlenecks. His expertise extends beyond PostgreSQL to encompass various database technologies, including MySQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Hadoop. He has also successfully integrated PostgreSQL with tools like Hive, HBase, and Spark, demonstrating his versatility and comprehensive understanding of modern database ecosystems.

With over 24 years in software development, Ibrar brings extensive technical acumen and a proactive, results-driven approach to his work. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, he has delivered over 60 talks worldwide, sharing his insights on PostgreSQL core development and earning recognition as one of the top 100 most influential figures in the database industry.

Ibrar is adept at navigating the complexities of database management, from SQL prompt troubleshooting on production systems to performance tuning and automation. His skill set includes Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), PostgreSQL, pgBouncer, Ansible, and monitoring tools like Datadog. He is also proficient in programming languages such as Ruby, Bash, Python, Git, and Go.

Known for his strong customer focus and collaborative spirit, Ibrar takes ownership of projects, driving them to successful completion. He emphasizes automation to prevent and quickly resolve issues, minimizing the likelihood of disruptions during off-hours. Ibrar is an invaluable point of contact for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, offering guidance and support across the organization.

Software developer by background. Co-founder and/or CEO of webMethods, EDB, VisualCV, SparkPost and Fugue.