Working on database backed, internet based systems for over a decade, Robert is a long time user, developer, and advocate for open source technologies. Best known for his work in the Postgres community, he has contributed to dozens of projects over the years and served on numerous industry working groups and conference committees, including co-organizing the DevOpsDays Baltimore and DC conferences. Now an international speaker on databases, open source, DevOps, and web operations, he spends his days running U.S. operations for credativ, a technology firm providing Open Source services and support, including web application development and infrastructure management.