Fireside Chat | Evaluating Workloads: Is Postgres the Right Fit?

PostgreSQL’s momentum is undeniable. From developer-first startups to enterprise systems, it is a serious contender for a wide range of environments and use cases.

However, not all workloads are created equal. This leads to the question: where does Postgres truly shine, and where is it not the right fit?

On June 5, 2025, we had a fireside chat session with speakers Marc Linster, former CTO at EDB, and Umair Shahid, Founder at Stormatics–EDB’s Strategic Services Provider Partner. This session explored real-world workloads where Postgres performs exceptionally well and also highlighted scenarios where other options may be better suited.

Whether you are architecting a new system or re-evaluating your current stack, this is a candid, experience-backed perspective you should definitely hear on how to use Postgres wisely and where to draw the line.

About the Speaker

Marc Linster

Marc Linster is the former Chief Technology Officer at EDB, where he led both the Engineering and Professional Services organizations for over a decade. During his time at EDB, Marc helped scale the company’s global delivery capabilities and played a key role in shaping the enterprise adoption of PostgreSQL.

With international experience across the US, Europe, and Asia, Marc has a deep understanding of the software business, from subscription and cloud-based models to agile product development. Known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change, he has built collaborative environments that align technical execution with business objectives.

Marc is also recognized for his strong communication skills and global perspective, having worked extensively with teams and clients across the UK, France, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, and the US. He speaks English, French, and German.

Umair Shahid

Umair Shahid specializes in helping businesses keep their critical PostgreSQL databases fast, reliable, and resilient. He partners with CTOs who require robust, scalable, and cost-efficient database solutions to power their applications.

As the founder of Stormatics, he leads a team of PostgreSQL experts delivering professional services through a signature methodology, developed over years of hands-on experience with mission-critical production environments. His team leverages both open-source and proprietary tools within the PostgreSQL ecosystem to drive cost savings, enhance performance, and maintain operational continuity.

Recognized as a trusted expert in the global PostgreSQL community, he regularly shares his knowledge at leading conferences such as FOSDEM, SCaLE, and PGConf across the US and Europe. He also delivers live trainings and webinars to hundreds of attendees each month and authors in-depth technical blogs that attract over 10,000 monthly readers.