Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis, Head of Engineering at Next Team, shares his 18 years of PostgreSQL expertise and his unconventional learning style that flourished in coffee shops instead of libraries. He reflects on his journey from early programming with QBASIC to becoming a respected conference speaker and organizer. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community involvement, practical experiences over formal education, and the transformative nature of effective database design. The hosts also discuss the thrill of upcoming events and the value of creativity in presentations.