DATABASE

🐘 PostgreSQL

High-performance database architecture for data-intensive applications

8+ Years Experience
35+ Projects Delivered
Available for new projects

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Database Architecture

Design PostgreSQL schemas for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Deliverables:
  • Schema design and normalization
  • Index strategy
  • Partitioning for scale
  • JSONB for flexible data
  • Migration planning

Performance Optimization

Diagnose and fix slow queries and database bottlenecks.

Deliverables:
  • Query analysis with EXPLAIN
  • Index optimization
  • Connection pool tuning
  • Write performance optimization
  • Monitoring setup

AI/Vector Search Integration

Implement PGVector for semantic search and RAG applications.

Deliverables:
  • PGVector extension setup
  • Embedding storage design
  • Hybrid search implementation
  • Similarity search optimization
  • Integration with LangChain

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PostgreSQL for AI Applications

PostgreSQL with PGVector has become my go-to for AI applications:

Why PostgreSQL for AI?

  • Unified storage: Vectors + structured data in one database
  • ACID compliance: Reliable transactions for enterprise
  • Hybrid search: Combine semantic + keyword search
  • Cost effective: No separate vector database needed
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-- Vector search with metadata filtering
SELECT content, metadata,
       embedding <=> $1::vector AS distance
FROM documents
WHERE metadata->>'category' = 'legal'
  AND created_at > NOW() - INTERVAL '1 year'
ORDER BY embedding <=> $1::vector
LIMIT 10;

Query Optimization Methodology

My systematic approach to PostgreSQL performance:

  1. Measure: Identify slow queries via pg_stat_statements
  2. Analyze: Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE to understand execution
  3. Optimize: Apply targeted fixes (indexes, rewrites, partitioning)
  4. Verify: Confirm improvement with benchmarks
  5. Monitor: Set up ongoing performance tracking

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Why PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is my default choice for production databases:

  • Reliability: ACID compliance, proven at enterprise scale
  • Features: JSONB, full-text search, PostGIS, PGVector
  • Performance: Excellent query optimizer, parallel queries
  • Ecosystem: Extensions for everything
  • AI Ready: PGVector for semantic search

PostgreSQL + AI: A Powerful Combination

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-- Modern PostgreSQL for AI applications
CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS vector;

CREATE TABLE documents (
    id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid(),
    content TEXT NOT NULL,
    metadata JSONB DEFAULT '{}',
    embedding vector(1536),  -- OpenAI embeddings
    created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW()
);

-- Hybrid search: semantic + keyword
CREATE INDEX ON documents USING ivfflat (embedding vector_cosine_ops)
    WITH (lists = 100);
CREATE INDEX ON documents USING gin (to_tsvector('english', content));
CREATE INDEX ON documents USING gin (metadata jsonb_path_ops);

-- Query combining vector similarity and full-text
WITH semantic_results AS (
    SELECT id, content, metadata,
           1 - (embedding <=> $1::vector) AS semantic_score
    FROM documents
    ORDER BY embedding <=> $1::vector
    LIMIT 20
),
keyword_results AS (
    SELECT id, ts_rank(to_tsvector('english', content), 
                       plainto_tsquery('english', $2)) AS keyword_score
    FROM documents
    WHERE to_tsvector('english', content) @@ plainto_tsquery('english', $2)
)
SELECT s.id, s.content, s.metadata,
       0.7 * s.semantic_score + 0.3 * COALESCE(k.keyword_score, 0) AS combined_score
FROM semantic_results s
LEFT JOIN keyword_results k ON s.id = k.id
ORDER BY combined_score DESC
LIMIT 10;

PostgreSQL Features I Use

FeatureUse Case
JSONBFlexible document storage, API data
PGVectorAI embeddings, semantic search
Full-Text SearchKeyword search, document indexing
PartitioningLarge tables, time-series data
Row-Level SecurityMulti-tenant isolation
CTEs & Window FunctionsComplex analytics queries
Stored ProceduresBusiness logic, data integrity

Experience:

Case Studies: Enterprise RAG System | Real-time EdTech Platform | GraphQL API Modernization

Related Technologies: Python, Django, FastAPI, Redis

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AI-Powered IP Search

@ Anaqua (RightHub)
Challenge:

Store and search millions of patent document embeddings alongside structured metadata.

Solution:

PostgreSQL with PGVector, JSONB for flexible metadata, partitioning for scale, and hybrid search combining vectors with full-text search.

Result:

50% faster search performance, single database for all data needs.

High-Volume Transaction System

@ OPERR Technologies
Challenge:

Handle real-time dispatch and billing for NYC NEMT operations with complex queries.

Solution:

Optimized PostgreSQL schema, strategic indexes, and query optimization for complex trip and billing queries.

Result:

Sub-second query performance for operational dashboards.

Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform

@ Pipelinepharma
Challenge:

Design database for pharmaceutical licensing marketplace with strict data isolation.

Solution:

PostgreSQL with row-level security, tenant partitioning, and optimized queries for complex licensing workflows.

Result:

Secure, performant multi-tenant architecture.

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+ 8+ years of production PostgreSQL experience
+ PGVector expert—built production RAG systems on PostgreSQL
+ Performance optimization specialist—measurable improvements
+ Full-stack context—understand application-level implications
+ Cloud experience—AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, managed and self-hosted

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