Melanie Plageman

Melanie Plageman, a Postgres committer and key contributor at Microsoft, shares her journey from IT consulting to open-source development, igniting her passion for systems engineering. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship and community support in navigating the Postgres landscape. The conversation dives into the art of accepting feedback and 'killing your darlings' in programming. Melanie also highlights the Postgres community's new mentoring initiative aimed at recognizing diverse contributions, advocating for empathy and collaboration among developers.