Andres Freund is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in database architecture and development, primarily focused on PostgreSQL. Currently serving as a Partner Software Engineer at Microsoft since December 2019, Andres previously held a role as a Principal Software Engineer. As a contributor, developer, and committer with the PostgreSQL Global Development Group since 2009, key contributions include the development of logical replication frameworks, improvements in scalability through lightweight locking mechanisms, and the establishment of efficient replication infrastructure. Additional roles include Senior Database Architect at EnterpriseDB, as well as advisory and development positions at Citus Data and 2ndQuadrant, where significant projects involved enhancing PostgreSQL functionalities and supporting open source initiatives. Further experience includes ownership of tqual UG, providing consulting services in database and application scalability, and a developer position at Programmfabrik GmbH, where backend systems and ETL tools were developed.
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