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 2026 sessions
17 Things Developers Need to Know About Databases
English session - Beginner
Many applications suffer from inefficient database use, causing poor performance, downtime, and security risks. This talk shares foundational best practices for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. We’ll cover schema design, query execution, indexing, and scalability—equipping developers with the skills to build robust, secure, and efficient applications through smarter database operations.
Simplifying Observability: Focus on What Truly Matters
English session - Intermediate
With so many observability tools, complexity, cost, and data overload are common. This talk presents a minimalist approach, focusing only on essential signals to detect and resolve issues. We’ll show how tools like Coroot simplify deployment, lower overhead, and deliver actionable insights. Whether in hybrid setups or Kubernetes, learn how to streamline observability and cut costs while boosting reliability.
