Peter Zaitsev
Peter Zaitsev is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot, FerretDB, and other tech companies. As one of the leading experts in Open Source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to contribute as a board member and advisor to several open source startups. Additionally, Peter is the co-author of the book "High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backup and Replication," one of the most popular books on MySQL performance.
Montreal 2025 sessions
Database Performance for Data Engineers
English session - Intermediate
As a Data Engineer, optimizing database performance is crucial. This talk covers factors affecting query performance, including the database engine, data structures, algorithms, query optimizer, indexes, and data access methods, along with hardware innovations. You'll leave with practical insights to make informed decisions, boost performance, and minimize costs for your team’s operations.
Vector Search in Modern Databases
English session - Intermediate
This talk explores the evolving landscape of vector search in databases, a significant shift in data retrieval. Once limited to specialized systems, vector search is now being integrated into mainstream databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Elasticsearch. We'll cover vectors, embeddings, indexing strategies, hybrid search approaches, and performance metrics, offering insights into vector search impact on data retrieval and AI apps.
