The Joe Reis Show Gwen Shapira - Multi-Tenant Databases Done Right
Dec 4, 2024
Gwen Shapira, founder of Nile and a database expert with a background at Confluent, dives into the complexities of multi-tenant databases. She discusses the challenges of implementing Distributed DDL at scale and the transition from big tech to startup life. Gwen touches on AI's role in project management and the balance between human intuition and automation. The conversation highlights the advantages of Postgres over NoSQL, the importance of data isolation in AI applications, and the synergy between LLMs and traditional machine learning techniques.
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Multi-Tenant Databases for SaaS Security
- SaaS applications struggle with data security because they often manage customer data within one large shared database.
- A database that understands multi-tenancy can better handle authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Nile's Pivot to Multi-Tenant Database
- Nile's founders initially aimed to create a SaaS framework, but pivoted to a multi-tenant database.
- This shift was inspired by a customer's comment about wanting a database experience and the Atlassian outage.
Prioritization: Hunch-Driven Decisions
- Gwen Shapira prioritizes urgent tasks and tasks she has a hunch about.
- She followed a hunch regarding PG Vector, leading to substantial documentation and partnerships.